Sustainability

June 22, 2021 In Gardening, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

6 Ways to Reuse Containers for A More Sustainable Lifestyle

In the search for ways to make our lifestyle more sustainable, not just when it comes to our carbon footprint, but also financially, containers have risen in popularity over the past few years, to the point where there are entire communities built around them and...

June 22, 2021 In Agriculture, Air Quality, Gardening, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Water By kellie

Urban Gardening: The Ultimate Guide on How to Create an Eco-Friendly Urban Garden

Growing spaces in an urban setting can be at a premium. That is where urban gardening becomes an invaluable tool. Apartment gardening, in gardening terms, is about growing in limited space or on artificial grass. What are the organics best for urban gardening? Here is your...

June 17, 2021 In Air Quality, Energy, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

The Physical, Mental, and Financial Benefits of Green Habits

Green habits are good for the environment. But they’re also good for you, and in more ways than one. When you embrace green habits throughout your life, you can tap into a plethora of personal benefits that come along with those earth-conscious activities. Some of these...

June 7, 2021 In Air Quality, Economy, Environment, Health, Sustainability By kellie

How Businesses Can Be Purposeful in Helping Communities Recover From COVID-19

At the start of the pandemic, millions of individuals lost their jobs. The economy suffered from the shutdown, and many businesses closed their doors for good. As vaccines roll out and the world reopens, companies that sustained the pandemic can provide charity to individuals who...

June 1, 2021 In Agriculture, Climate Awareness, Gardening, Sustainability By kellie

How Urban Gardening Helps Cut the Climate Weight of Cities

The concrete jungle. The asphalt empire. The canyon of glass and steel. There are many ways to think of the big city, but rarely does that include images of farm-fresh vegetables and fruits ripening in the sun. Nowadays, however, you don’t have to give up the...

May 13, 2021 In Climate Awareness, Energy, Environment, Sustainability By kellie

How to Prepare Your Business for an Energy Audit

Eco-conscious consumers influence the way companies to conduct business. Sustainable goods and services are in high demand, and environmentally degrading companies are closing. Companies can stay competitive in the industry when reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy efficiency. On his first day in office, President...

May 11, 2021 In Energy, Environment, Sustainability By kellie

Considerations for Starting a Sustainable Small Business in 2021

Sustainability is an important movement that is currently empowering better business. In fact, 98% of companies who used sustainability standards reported sales and marketing benefits. Sustainable business drives not only a cleaner environment but improved marketing, efficiency, and public relations. All these factors make sustainable businesses...

April 19, 2021 In Children, Climate Awareness, Energy, Environment, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Sustainable Living for Parents

According to the United Nations, the world’s population will reach over 9 billion by 2050. Now, consider as a parent that each child you have will add just under 9500 metric tons of carbon dioxide to your carbon legacy. That’s 5.7 times what your lifetime...

April 12, 2021 In Climate Awareness, Energy, Environment, Home, Sustainability By kellie

ALL-ELECTRIC NEW HOMES & BUILDINGS IN COLORADO

All-electric new homes are a small but growing trend catching on across Colorado. Often marketed as “net-zero energy homes” rather than all-electric, these homes offer several notable benefits, including lower asthma rates, no risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or explosions from gas leaks, and a...