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September 21, 2022 In Climate Awareness, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability, Transportation, Waste By kellie

Small, Eco-friendly Actions That Directly Impact Your Health

Sustainability is an increasingly hot topic. As climate change continues to impact the environment and our lives, more and more people and organizations are stepping up to take action and reduce these negative impacts. Not only do the eco-friendly actions you take help the planet, but...

July 28, 2022 In Air Quality, Sustainability, Transportation, Waste By kellie

10 Tips for Businesses to Green Their Supply Chain

A company's supply chain can account for more than 90% of its greenhouse gas emissions. Many organizations use nonrecyclable materials that end up in landfills, which take a long time to break down and release these gases. Here are a few tips for creating an...

July 20, 2022 In Energy, Sustainability, Transportation, Waste By kellie

Living Sustainably in the City

Living in the city has plenty of benefits, but that often means living in close quarters where you don’t have as much space for eco-friendly renovations or improvements, like solar panels, smart appliances, and sustainable building materials. While you might not be able to make...

June 21, 2022 In Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

9 Creative Ways to Reuse Single-Use Plastic at Home

Single-use plastics are a major environmental problem. Single-use plastics are harmful to the environment because these plastics don’t biodegrade. The term “single-use plastic” refers to a wide variety of plastic items, including straws, bags, cups, plates, utensils, etc. The most common type of single-use plastics is...

May 27, 2022 In Energy, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Repair or Replace – How to Choose the Most Sustainable Option

As durable as something might be initially, nothing is indestructible. After an item starts to break down though, you’ll have a choice: repair the existing item or replace it with something new. For many with financial means, the choice is to simply toss out the...

May 10, 2022 In Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Benefits of Green Junk Removal

Most people accumulate unnecessary items in their homes unknowingly. For most homeowners, junk includes piles of clothes, degraded family photos, holiday decorations, knickknacks, old furniture, kids’ toys, and electronics in the garage, basement, and other rooms. Cleaning up such items or disposing of them is...

May 10, 2022 In Energy, Home, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

A Guide for Growing Sustainable Small Businesses

Many large corporations and supply chains have adopted more robust sustainability measures to lower their carbon emissions and prevent further environmental damage. While small businesses should essentially have an easier time doing the same, one survey of 194 companies found that only 60% had a sustainability...

April 15, 2022 In Environment, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

What Happens to America’s Waste?

America has the third-largest population in the world, behind China and India. Each individual in the U.S. produces a large quantity of trash. After items reach their expiration, they end up in landfills or recycling facilities. Residents often place their trash bins on the curb each...

March 18, 2022 In Energy, Gardening, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

How Apartment Living Can Be More Sustainable

If you live in an apartment, your landlord probably isn’t going to let you put solar panels on the roof. However, there are many things you can do to live a sustainable lifestyle even if you don’t have the same freedom as a homeowner. No matter...

February 10, 2022 In Climate Awareness, Environment, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

How Businesses and Governments Can Meet Consumer Sustainability Demand

The world is witnessing its biggest ecological challenges yet, and many people are standing up, wanting their voices heard. Consumers wish for change and believe in creating more effort in their everyday decisions. They no longer rely solely on the government to support sustainability. They...