RECYCLING

November 6, 2018 In Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

How to Find Eco-Friendly Furniture

Whether you’re getting your first place, downsizing, or moving to a new city, it’s also probably time for you to invest in new furniture. When furniture is manufactured, many toxins and harsh chemicals are released into the air and sometimes at the risk of our...

October 25, 2018 In Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Savings from returnable packaging for major companies

Cost saving continues to be an important part of the process for companies, and one major change in recent times has been returnable packaging. This is not only cost efficient but plays a major role in pushing an eco friendly approach to the industry. So...

September 27, 2018 In Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Don’t Let Your Mattress Hurt the Earth

Best tips for how to get rid of a mattress If you’ve been sleeping on the same bed for the past 7-10 years, it’s probably time for an upgrade. The average lifespan of a mattress varies by type, but generally, it’s somewhere between 7-15 years, even...

September 21, 2018 In Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

Repurpose and Recycle: How Decluttering Can Help Your Community and the Environment

Do you long to see your home orderly and clutter-free, but aren’t sure how to dispose of things you want to get rid of in an eco-friendly manner? Landfills are overflowing with appliances that leach toxins into the soil, mattresses that are mostly non-biodegradable and...

September 4, 2018 In Climate Awareness, Energy, Environment, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

Going Green on Your Next Camping Trip

While getting in touch with nature might seem like a green choice, campers can do significant damage to the environment. Travel, trash, and even the gear that you choose can all increase your carbon footprint and contribute to carbon emissions. With the number of campers...

August 15, 2018 In Climate Awareness, Economy, Energy, Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Social Responsibility, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

The Rise of Eco-friendly Homes

When you think about a typical house, it is usually made from either stone or brick, powered by electricity and has a roof structured to protect its residents from rain. However, as millennials hit the housing market, the criteria has begun to change and they...

August 8, 2018 In Environment, Gardening, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

How To Reduce Food Waste by Composting

Did you know that Americans discard of nearly 34 million tons of food every year while 49 million people experience a food shortage during the same period of time? While it is true that restaurants and grocery stores also contribute towards the alleviate the environmental...

July 26, 2018 In Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

Eco-Friendly House? Build Your Own Shelves From Used Wooden Pallets

An eco-friendly home begs for eco-friendly furniture, and if you want to build your own shelves, the answer might just be as simple as some used wooden pallets. Used wooden pallets are a big win because they’re both sustainable and durable, and easy to turn...

May 18, 2018 In Energy, Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Economical, Common Sense Living: Green Renovation Tips for Homeowners

Until fairly recently, the idea of green living has had a radical, revolutionary tinge to it. While it’s certainly proven to be revolutionary, the green living movement’s effect has been so far-reaching that it’s become a standard for homeowners looking for new ways to save...

March 9, 2018 In Health, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

How to recycle your mattress

Information provided by Best Mattress Reviews: Every year, less than 1% of used mattresses are recycled and nearly 20 million mattresses end up in junkyards all over the United States. Mattresses do not compact as well as regular garbage, and can create dangerous holes in landfills....