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. more energy efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective. Go Natural Traditional pools are brimming with chlorine and other chemicals which can...
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...
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...
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....