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November 8, 2022 In Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

Avoiding the Harmful Effects of Plastic on the Body

What do chewing gum, bees, the Himalayas and your bloodstream have in common? It sounds like the setup of a joke, but the answer is that they all contain plastic particles. Look around: How much plastic do you see? Your shoes, window blinds, phone case, keyboard...

October 15, 2022 In Energy, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Why Fort Collins is Adopting Green Leases

Fort Collins, Colorado, received recognition for its plan to become carbon neutral by 2050. Part of that plan is for the city to adopt green leases. This measure encourages landlords and tenants to reduce energy consumption, invest in energy efficiency, and save money while being...

October 12, 2022 In Energy, Home, Sustainability By kellie

“Self-Care” for Your Home

The term “self-care” gets thrown around a lot these days. While some people are using it as a marketing term for health and wellness products, personal self-care is actually very important. It’s a great way to maintain your physical and mental well-being while reducing stress. Most...

September 21, 2022 In Climate Awareness, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability, Transportation, Waste By kellie

Small, Eco-friendly Actions That Directly Impact Your Health

Sustainability is an increasingly hot topic. As climate change continues to impact the environment and our lives, more and more people and organizations are stepping up to take action and reduce these negative impacts. Not only do the eco-friendly actions you take help the planet, but...

September 21, 2022 In Agriculture, Climate Awareness, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

The Importance of Vegan-Friendly Interior Design — and How You Can Make a Change

The number of Americans who identify as vegan has increased by 3,245% over the last 15 years, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). With one study estimating that at least 9.7 million people in the U.S. currently eat plant based, it’s important...

September 12, 2022 In Climate Awareness, Economy, Energy, Home, Sustainability By kellie

The Increasing Value of Green for Residential Real Estate

According to a National Association of Realtors 2022 study, the number of realtors involved in the buying or selling of a property that features green improvements has shot up significantly in the past year. The Realtors and Sustainability study surveyed a random sample of 46,452 realtors...

September 9, 2022 In Energy, Environment, Gardening, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Creating Your Dream Sustainable Garden

Between the pandemic promoting new home hobbies and society’s desire to live more sustainably, home gardens have become extremely popular in recent years. Not only do they give you more control over your food, but they’re good for the environment, and can even boost the...

June 21, 2022 In Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

9 Creative Ways to Reuse Single-Use Plastic at Home

Single-use plastics are a major environmental problem. Single-use plastics are harmful to the environment because these plastics don’t biodegrade. The term “single-use plastic” refers to a wide variety of plastic items, including straws, bags, cups, plates, utensils, etc. The most common type of single-use plastics is...

May 27, 2022 In Energy, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Repair or Replace – How to Choose the Most Sustainable Option

As durable as something might be initially, nothing is indestructible. After an item starts to break down though, you’ll have a choice: repair the existing item or replace it with something new. For many with financial means, the choice is to simply toss out the...

May 10, 2022 In Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Benefits of Green Junk Removal

Most people accumulate unnecessary items in their homes unknowingly. For most homeowners, junk includes piles of clothes, degraded family photos, holiday decorations, knickknacks, old furniture, kids’ toys, and electronics in the garage, basement, and other rooms. Cleaning up such items or disposing of them is...