In recent years, eco-friendly landscaping has made serious waves in the industry. What’s the secret? Simple: fresh ideas. See, responsible landscaping is not a new phenomenon. Many homeowners are trying to save water and reduce their home’s carbon footprint. What’s changed is that we now have more creative ways of doing that. So yes, it’s possible to…
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Unfortunately, moving home can leave it’s mark on the planet. You may be thinking that moving is a fairly eco-friendly operation since most people use recyclable boxes anyway. However, moving also often involves a lot of waste, a significant amount of traveling and unnecessary materials. If you’re concerned about making your home move more eco-friendly,…
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As the climate changes, you have to prepare food in the most environmentally friendly manner possible. Here are some sustainable cooking ideas to consider.
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If you’re visiting the Galapagos Islands, the best thing you can do is ensure you’re taking steps to limit your impact. Want to know how? Keep reading.
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Every year, tens of millions of people in the United States are exposed to drinking water that contains heavy metals, prescription drugs, and other contaminants. Many of these people don’t even realize that the water they’re drinking is unsafe. If you’re worried about the water you and your family members are consuming, you might want…
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It’s not hidden knowledge that preserving our environment is important. New research has shown that plastic in the amount of one dumpster truckload is being dumped into our oceans every minute of every day. Those are pretty harsh numbers to take in. And with this, we see our environment deteriorating. We depend on our oceans…
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Humans have attempted to harness wind energy for thousands of years. As early as 900 BC, the Persians used wind power to grind grain. In recent years, as the climate change crisis has made us question our reliance on fossil fuels, wind energy has made a comeback. There is fierce debate over the truth about wind turbines. …
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Keeping your house cool keeps your family comfortable, but what is it harming the environment? We’ll explain why an eco friendly air conditioner is important.
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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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