Sustainability

May 18, 2018 In Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Learn About The Weather And Grow Better Crops

Growing your own fruits and vegetables is one of the most satisfying things about sustainable living. We can solely rely on our hands and the earth to produce healthy, nutritious food, free from packaging, free from guilt. Food gardening in America has increased by 200%...

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...

April 23, 2018 In Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

UL Study Explains the Dangers of Wood Floor Finishes

Learn how to choose a safe coating, paint or other solvents for your wood floor. UL research into the off-gassing of VOCs from products like wood floor coatings, furniture and paint led to the development of GREENGUARD Certification, a program which requires products to meet stringent emissions...

March 29, 2018 In Energy, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

Responsible, Affordable Living: Committing to an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

Homes and commercial buildings use 40 percent of the energy consumed in the United States, most of which is produced by fossil fuels. Residential homes use hundreds of gallons of water every day and are responsible for polluting the environment with everything from pesticides to...

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....

February 15, 2018 In Energy, Environment, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Water By kellie

Can Roadways Be Environmentally Sustainable?

While an essential element of life in the USA, roads and other highways are often environmentally disastrous. The materials involved in road construction have a high carbon footprint, they are often costly in terms of upkeep and studies have shown that road construction harms ecology...

February 8, 2018 In Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Health Effects Of Bad Indoor Air Quality

Are you aware that indoor air pollution can be 5 times worse than outdoor air pollution? The American Environmental Protection Agency ranks home air quality among the top five public health concerns. About 4.3 million people globally die as a result of household air pollution....

January 15, 2018 In Environment, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Green Thumb and Green Life: Eco-friendly Gardening Tips

Gardeners may have a “green thumb”, but that may not make them ecofriendly green. While it intuitively makes sense that planting more flowers will help the Earth, there are many facets of gardening that can actually do harm to the planet. Fort Collins, Colorado has...

January 3, 2018 In Environment, Health, Sustainability By kellie

How Personal Care Products Endanger The Environment And Your Health

In a survey of 2,300 people, it was found that the average adult uses 9 personal care products every day. These products contain 126 unique chemical ingredients, and while some of these ingredients may be harmless, other elements are not as innocuous as we think...

November 7, 2017 In Energy, Sustainability By kellie

Incorporating LED Lighting Into Your Home to Improve Sustainability

Making use of sustainable lighting is not an option, it is a responsibility. An LED light is able to cut energy consumption by over 80% when compared to other light bulbs and can last up to 25% longer. A US department of Energy Study found...