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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Many large corporations and supply chains have adopted more robust sustainability measures to lower their carbon emissions and prevent further environmental damage. While small businesses should essentially have an easier time doing the same, one survey of 194 companies found that only 60% had a sustainability...
If you live in an apartment, your landlord probably isn’t going to let you put solar panels on the roof. However, there are many things you can do to live a sustainable lifestyle even if you don’t have the same freedom as a homeowner. No matter...