Sustainability

July 28, 2019 In Children, Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, Mindfulness, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

Homesteading 101

Nearly anything you could want is just a click away—groceries, clothes, cars, a ride from here to there. But even the immediacy of two-day and even two-hour shipping can leave us feeling disconnected from our things and each other. For those who crave connection to...

July 25, 2019 In Air Quality, Energy, Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

Anatomy of a Green Home

If you’ve ever been strapped for cash, you’ve probably looked for ways to trim down your budget — from quitting cable to making your own coffee. But did you know that making some simple eco-friendly changes to your home can save you over $1,000 in...

July 21, 2019 In Sustainability By kellie

Is There Such A Thing As Sustainable Voluntourism?

"Voluntourism" is one of today’s biggest travel industries, raking in a whopping $173 billion dollars every year. However, while most who volunteer abroad—usually students from wealthy countries—do so with good intentions, they often do more harm than good. But voluntourism isn’t all bad. We just...

July 10, 2019 In Environment, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Transportation, Waste, Water By kellie

17 Tips that Can Help You Protect the Environment When You’re Overlanding

We all know that overlanding is a great opportunity for both socialization and exploration, as there’s not much technology to see around when you are going out in the nature. However, we must remember one very important thing. Namely, that nature and the surrounding environment make...

July 2, 2019 In Environment, Gardening, Home, Sustainability, Water By kellie

Horticultural Hive-Mind: A Gardener’s Guide To Protecting The Bees

(www.glorybee.com) When you see a small, striped, stinging creature making its way from flower to flower, you might be inclined to cry out in fear. If you’re allergic or entomophobic, it’s understandable why you’d react this way. But even if you’re not particularly fond of the...

July 2, 2019 In Environment, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

How To Reduce Waste And Clean More Sustainably

Sustainable living is becoming far more than a buzzword or marketing statement. It’s becoming a national movement, embedding itself in our everyday lives. Living a sustainable life is now far more likely to be the ‘norm’, compared to a few decades ago when anyone wanting...

June 18, 2019 In Children, Health, Home, Mindfulness, Sustainability By kellie

7 Ways You Can Help Your Kids Make Healthy Life Choices

As a parent, you know you will do anything to keep their kids safe and happy. You want the best for your children, so why not start by teaching them how to live a healthy lifestyle? Establishing healthy habits during childhood is the most basic...

June 18, 2019 In Climate Awareness, Environment, Health, Leadership, Sustainability By kellie

Shaping A Better Future With The Help Of Seniors

People aged 65 years and older are most likely to say that environmental laws are not worth the time and effort, according to Pew Research. This makes sense from a practical perspective since seniors have less stake in the future of the earth compared to...

June 11, 2019 In Energy, Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

What to Know About Environmentally Friendly Roofs

Today, being concerned about the environment is more prevalent in our culture than ever. And there are many things the average homeowner can do to make their home more ‘green.’ One area people often ignore when thinking how to be environmentally conscious is their roof,...