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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...

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

A Guide for Growing Sustainable Small Businesses

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...

March 18, 2022 In Energy, Gardening, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

How Apartment Living Can Be More Sustainable

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...

February 6, 2022 In Energy, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

9 Small Changes You Can Make to Live More Sustainably

Some people think they need to make drastic changes to live more sustainably. But, this is not the case. You can be sustainable by making small changes in your life. There are many ways to live more sustainably without changing much about your life. For example,...