It can be easy to get into a routine when buying consumer goods. Unfortunately, products we once assumed were safe are being thrown into the spotlight for unsafe ingredients that have taken their toll on human health and the environment. Educate yourself on these three ingredients...
Earlier this year, I was fortunate enough to receive a scholarship that made it possible for me to participate in the Sustainability Leadership Course run by the Sustainability Living Association. I have a predominantly scientific and academic perspective on sustainability, as I am currently completing...
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%...
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...
Water lovers everywhere look forward to spending long summer days lounging by the pool — but at what cost to the environment? Residential swimming pools in the U.S. emit 10 million tons of CO2 emissions per year, the National Resources Defense Council reports — that’s...
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...