Sustainability

August 13, 2024 In Air Quality, Climate Awareness, Energy, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Creating an Eco-Friendly Home: 3 Crucial Ways to Elevate HVAC Efficiency

Heating and cooling account for around half of a typical home’s energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. While this highlights the importance of high performance heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, there are various ways that homeowners can effectively reduce their...

August 13, 2024 In Environment, Gardening, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

Eco-Friendly Home Design Trends to Watch for This Year

Solar panels, smart homes and hydroponic gardens are only a handful of the sustainable design trends that have hit households in the last several years. Eco-friendly products and lifestyles have taken the world by storm, telling people how to make their houses carbon-friendly and low-waste....

July 18, 2024 In Agriculture, Climate Awareness, Health, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

How Do Farmer’s Markets Promote Sustainability?

Minimizing your carbon footprint means examining every aspect of your life, including what’s on your plate. You might have heard you can go green by shopping at your farmer’s market, but how do they promote sustainability? These weekly gatherings harken back to earlier market days, when...

July 17, 2024 In Business, Environment, Home, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

How to Go Paperless at Home and at Work

Most things are digital these days, making transitioning to a paperless environment at home and at work easier than ever. Embracing digital solutions for document management reduces clutter and supports environmental sustainability, a major societal concern. Benefits of Going Paperless Transitioning to a paperless system offers multiple...

July 3, 2024 In Home, Sustainability By kellie

Design Ideas for a More Sustainable Dining Room and Kitchen

As individuals become increasingly aware of the need for climate action, sustainability now takes priority in shopping behaviors and daily lifestyles. An annual sustainability survey by BlueYonder reveals that 78% of US consumers are concerned with environmental sustainability when making purchasing decisions at shops or...

June 19, 2024 In Energy, Sustainability, Transportation, Waste, Water By kellie

How to Make Your Beach Getaway More Sustainable

Many people love going to the beach. Unless you have a fear of the water, you're probably planning your most awaited summer vacation now. If you aim to help protect the planet and mitigate climate change, learn how to make a beach vacation more sustainable...

June 19, 2024 In Energy, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

7 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint This Summer

Between the beautiful sunny weather and the calm of vacation, summer is the ideal time to start working on personal goals. If one of those goals is leading a more sustainable lifestyle, these tips can help you get started. 1. Go Paperless According to data from the...

May 29, 2024 In Business, Energy, Environment, Sustainability By kellie

Beyond Profit – How to Make Sustainability Your Business Relationship Priority

The business world is going through its biggest transformation ever, with more and more companies realizing the importance of sustainable practices. According to Travel Perk, about 55% of businesses worldwide have already started using energy-efficient and climate-friendly machinery just in 2023. But sustainability isn't just...

May 28, 2024 In Energy, Health, Sustainability By kellie

5 Health Benefits of Living in a Green Retirement Community

When you think of retiring, Mahjong games, social clubs, movie nights and cruises likely come to mind. However, many people also want a serene environment to spend their golden years. Many forward-thinking retirement communities have adopted sustainability, integrating green living features for their residents' optimal...