Water might appear to be the most abundant resource in the world. It covers 71% of the planet, but yet freshwater is sadly in very short supply. Next to oxygen, water is one of life’s necessities. We need fresh water in order to sustain human life. However, it is estimated that the world will run…
Estimates suggest that the average office worker goes through 10,000 sheets of paper per year. Think about that for a second: how often do you even interact with that paper? In most cases, documents slide across your desk, you look at them once, then toss them into the trash. Going paperless at work is about…
The CDC has found that Americans waste 30% to 40% of their food supply. In 2010, there were approximately 133 billion pounds of food waste accumulated in the US, equaling $161 billion worth of food. Food waste is a dangerous problem. But there is an environmentally-friendly and resourceful solution. Food waste disposal breaks down and repurposes food. Examples…
“Don’t throw that out!” You’ve most likely heard this at some point in your life as you were trying to throw out some AAs or a 9V battery. Next, you most likely looked whoever said it in the eye and slowly put the battery on the nearest countertop. (Then, of course, you waited until they…
Are you looking to have a proper funeral for your loved one that is also environmentally friendly? While it may seem silly to worry about the environment when planning a funeral for a loved one, if your loved one was someone who cared deeply about the environment, then planning a green funeral can be a…
Did you know that a whopping 91% of plastic isn’t recycled? This shocking statistic shines a spotlight on the plastic war that the world is currently fighting. Have you joined the battle against plastic? To start, you MUST recycle! If your family doesn’t think twice about throwing away soda bottles, food waste, wrappers, and jars…
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…
All around us, climate change is having a marked effect on the planet. Scientists recently announced that the oceans are hotter than ever before, while wildfires like those in Australia are expected to become commonplace. Everyone needs to make a difference. There are 100 companies that contribute 71 percent of the world’s emissions. While these…
Do you often go to sustainable restaurants? Perhaps you don’t even realize it when you do. These restaurants are like any others in most ways, except that they go to great lengths to preserve the natural environment while conducting their business. “Sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of…
