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October 9, 2019 In Energy, Environment, Home, Sustainability, Water By kellie

5 Easy Eco-Friendly Stain Removal Hacks to Wash Your Clothes

It’s well known that washing your clothes requires energy and a lot of water. In fact, the average American household uses over 13,000 gallons of water a year to wash laundry alone. The energy consumption and water usage puts a strain on the environment —...

October 7, 2019 In Home, Mindfulness, RECYCLING By kellie

Decluttering experts share effective downsizing advice for apartment living

By Urban.com.au Downsizing to apartment-living is growing in popularity due to housing affordability and the attractive low-maintenance living on offer. The Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016 survey found there was around one occupied apartment for every five occupied houses in Australia, compared to one for every seven back...

October 7, 2019 In Air Quality, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Preventing Mold The Eco-Friendly Way

Cleaning mold is essential for your health, as well as preventing it from leading to structural problems from damp. However, conventional cleaning products often contain harmful ingredients, with the Environmental Working Group finding that more than half of products contain ingredients that are known to...

September 10, 2019 In Air Quality, Climate Awareness, Environment, Gardening, Home, Sustainability, Water By kellie

www.thezebra.com A yard functions as a private oasis for relaxation, family fun, and soaking up some Vitamin D. As summer comes to a close and we spend less time cooling off in the pool, you may be surprised to learn just how much water we use...

September 10, 2019 In Children, Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

Can You Be A Green And Sustainable Parent?

Some people believe that having children and living a sustainable lifestyle can’t be done. However, a recent study has found that 76% of Americans are motivated by their children to go green. In fact, there are plenty of ways parenting can be done in a...

July 28, 2019 In Children, Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, Mindfulness, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

Homesteading 101

Nearly anything you could want is just a click away—groceries, clothes, cars, a ride from here to there. But even the immediacy of two-day and even two-hour shipping can leave us feeling disconnected from our things and each other. For those who crave connection to...

July 25, 2019 In Air Quality, Energy, Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

Anatomy of a Green Home

If you’ve ever been strapped for cash, you’ve probably looked for ways to trim down your budget — from quitting cable to making your own coffee. But did you know that making some simple eco-friendly changes to your home can save you over $1,000 in...

July 2, 2019 In Environment, Gardening, Home, Sustainability, Water By kellie

Horticultural Hive-Mind: A Gardener’s Guide To Protecting The Bees

(www.glorybee.com) When you see a small, striped, stinging creature making its way from flower to flower, you might be inclined to cry out in fear. If you’re allergic or entomophobic, it’s understandable why you’d react this way. But even if you’re not particularly fond of the...

July 2, 2019 In Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

How To Reduce Waste And Clean More Sustainably

Sustainable living is becoming far more than a buzzword or marketing statement. It’s becoming a national movement, embedding itself in our everyday lives. Living a sustainable life is now far more likely to be the ‘norm’, compared to a few decades ago when anyone wanting...

June 18, 2019 In Children, Health, Home, Mindfulness, Sustainability By kellie

7 Ways You Can Help Your Kids Make Healthy Life Choices

As a parent, you know you will do anything to keep their kids safe and happy. You want the best for your children, so why not start by teaching them how to live a healthy lifestyle? Establishing healthy habits during childhood is the most basic...