Warning! Toxic! Keep out of the reach of children! According to the National Capital Poison Center, 109,563 poison exposures in 2017 were caused by cleaning substances. Warning labels in fine print on the back of a bottle aren’t enough to save children from accidental exposure—especially if they can’t read. While you can’t keep accidents from happening,…
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Do you want to do your part to help the planet? Start by taking a look at your car. Studies have shown that cars release more than 300 tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every single year. They also send other pollutants out into the air that cause more than 50,000 premature deaths in…
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Did you know approximately 10 million households in the United States own an RV? No wonder that more people are looking for ways to enjoy the great outdoors while they help conserve the environment. Have you been contemplating getting an RV or currently own one but are worried about your environmental impact? Keep reading to…
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Going on vacation is without a doubt exciting, but it can also be wasteful. We often tend to be lazier in our conservation efforts when our brain is in vacay mode. From fuel emissions to one-use plastics there are many things we do when traveling that have a negative impact on the environment. And although…
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Freeze. Thaw. Freeze. Thaw. The cycle of hot and cold weather has always been taxing on our infrastructure, but temperatures today are getting more extreme, more often. The highs are getting higher and the lows are getting lower. We often consider what life will be like in decades when we think about the effects of…
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When you’re cleaning your home, you’re getting rid of germs and toxins and making it a healthier place, right? Don’t be so sure. Depending on the cleaning products you’re using, you could actually be making your home more toxic. There are many toxic ingredients in conventional cleaning supplies, such as ammonia and sodium hypochlorite. These are hard on…
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We all know by now how important it is to help the environment. It’s become more important than ever because the U.S. tends to be a wasteful nation. The average American’s carbon footprint is over 21 metric tons, a figure that has been on the rise for the past 25 years. Maybe you’d like to…
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Have you ever found yourself becoming weirdly calm and chilled out while gazing into an aquarium? It’s not only you who feels that way. Research shows that gazing into aquariums can improve your physical and mental well-being. But while aquarium fish create a tranquil underwater oasis for us to enjoy, there are some environmental side effects.…
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Your yard looks alright, but it’s missing something. Right now, it’s just average. You want it to be spectacular. You’ve come to the right place. Below, we’re going to provide you with nine tips for yard maintenance. Once you’re through with these, you’ll have the best-looking yard on the block! 1. Update Your Mailbox You…
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It’s every business owner’s worst nightmare: an overflowing drain that floods carpeting, furniture, and other fixtures with dirty wastewater. Not only are you wasting water, but your next high water bill will be paired with costly plumbing repairs and water restoration! When you take the time to prevent clogs and leaks in advance, you save…
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Having chickens can be an excellent and productive relationship, but do you know how to clean a chicken coop properly? Depending on how your enclosure is designed (check out these awesome layouts at Organicchickenfeed.com), it can be daunting trying to figure out how to clean each of the living areas in the coop. If you…
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The pandemic has come with a lot more repercussions than meets the eye. For example, vehicle break-ins have spiked all across the country these past few months. Being the victim of a car break-in can be scary, as well as a big inconvenience to your daily plans. However, there are specific steps you can take…
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An eco-friendly makeover for your home is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint—but make sure your approach is a true “green” approach! Your heart and intentions can be in the right place, but it’s easy to make some common mistakes when trying to choose eco-friendly renovations for your home. In some cases, the…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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