Did you know that 1 in 3 adults don’t get the recommended 8 hours of sleep each night? Although there are plenty of reasons why it’s challenging to make sleep a priority, lots of people find that their bedroom environment isn’t comfortable enough. Do you wake up feeling tired every morning? If so, making the…
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Economists gave confirmed that a long-held belief is true: Your consumers are willing to pay more for eco-friendly products. Sustainable businesses — or those that purport to be — outperform their wasteful competition. In short, you can save a lot of money by spending some on environmentally-friendly packaging. This sometimes comes with a negative connotation. But eco-friendly…
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More than one-third of homeowners plan to remodel their homes or parts of their homes in the next two years. If you’re one of them, how do you plan to keep your home’s carbon footprint to a minimum? One option is to rethink your home’s flooring. Hardwood floors might be all the rage, but they…
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Today’s trash day? You’re laying in bed when all of a sudden you hear the garbage truck. It’s trash day and you forgot to put your cans, again. What do you do? If you’re like the rest of us, you scramble to get out of bed, because you can’t afford to let your garbage pile…
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As our planet continues to face climate change, we’ve begun to dig deeper into alternative energy solutions. There’s no doubt that the burning of fossil fuels is partly to blame for global warming. But what can individual homeowners do about it? For many, the answer lies in solar energy. With a large enough solar energy…
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When you’re building a home there are two ways to be eco-friendly in your approach. The first is to use energy-efficient materials to reduce your carbon footprint in the future. The second is by using eco-friendly building materials. For example, using recycled steel can save up to 80% of the energy used to create new…
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Most people think of large corporations when they think of businesses but small businesses are the engine running the American economy. There are over 30 million small businesses employing almost half of all employees. Small businesses have a huge impact on the economy but they also affect the environment. If you think green manufacturing is…
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A lot of people feel torn between their goal to be an entrepreneur and their desire to make the world a better place. Don’t worry, you don’t have to choose between the two! There are a lot of green business ideas where you can earn and income in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. Let’s…
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Did you know that there are tons of plants with health benefits to choose from that can remove toxins from the air and help you sleep better? Whether you want to liven up your home or try your hand at gardening, working with plants can also work wonders for your well-being. While this hobby is rewarding, it…
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Don’t you hate it when you’re in the middle of your favorite TV show and the reception goes out? It’s frustrating, especially if it happens often. You feel like throwing your remote toward the TV. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know how your HDTV digital indoor antenna works to fix it. There…
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Did you know that over 100 people die every year in the United States from trees falling? Although trees are majestic and beautiful, they can become a serious threat when they suffer damage or collapse completely. Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Do I need to remove my trees?” If so, you may need…
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So you’re looking to hire a solar contractor? The solar installation experience can be daunting. If you don’t know what you are doing you can easily get scammed by a dodgy contractor. Imagine, paying out thousands of dollars to find out that the contractor didn’t properly install your solar panels, or worse disappears halfway through…
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Ewa Beach, Hawaii has the highest percentage of solar-powered homes with 6.282% of residents utilizing the power of the sun. As time moves forward, we are going to see more and more communities using solar panels for their homes. Solar panels are taking over the world, and if you’re not on board already, you’re probably figuring…
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How environmentally friendly is your HVAC? Though air conditioning is not very eco-friendly, the more advanced HVAC systems are, the more efficiently they run. Still, as of 2018, 12 percent of US home energy consumption comes from air conditioning. Therefore, it’s important to try to reduce the carbon footprint of your new HVAC system. Check…
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The average American spends around 112 dollars on their power bill each month. This amount varies depending on the state you live in and the amount of electricity you use. While you may not have control over the state you live in you do get to have control of your electricity intake. There are more…
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Did you know that the average office employee uses about 10,000 pieces of printer paper every year? In some businesses, it’s difficult to find ways to cut down on paper waste. However, every business can easily switch to electronic pay stubs. Electronic pay stubs can reduce your paper usage, along with bringing other efficient qualities…
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There are only 11 years left to make massive changes in the way we power our lives. If we don’t, we face horrible environmental destruction. Electric utility companies have a massive impact on where we source our energy. By default, they typically decide whether we use carbon creating fuels. Most energy comes from burning coal…
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