Do you want to live off-grid but don’t want to give up modern comforts? Us either, we get it. You don’t have to move to a commune and live in a yurt to help save the earth with your daily habits. Having an eco-friendly home comes down to small choices you make, like when to…
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Are you familiar with upcycling? Upcycling is using your old, or discarded items and using them for a different purpose. Considering that by 2030, the trash in the United Kingdom will practically be overflowing, it’s time to start thinking how to put items to better use. But do you ever look at an item and…
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Unless you live in an urban center, it’s often hard to recognize air pollution as a problem. It’s frequently an invisible companion. Yet, outdoor air pollution exposure causes millions of deaths every year. You can’t solve the problem alone, but you can take steps that will reduce how much air pollution you create. So, keep…
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Tax return season is just around the corner, so you’re likely making a list of all the projects you finally might be able to fund. Have you considered repainting your kitchen cabinets? While we may not think about it, kitchen cabinets take a beating. They’re opened and closed constantly. They might get ran into by pets…
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Are you sick of paying the high bills that come with a traditional HVAC system? Beyond just the damage it’s doing to your wallet, are you also bothered by its impact on the planet? Consider looking into green heating and cooling solutions that will help you save both money and the planet. If you’re thinking that these green solutions are not…
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Even a decade ago, half of companies were committed to some kind of green marketing in their products and services. Now that the market has grown profoundly nearly every company wants to get their piece of this competitive market. If you’re not marketing your products and services to people who want to get green, then…
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These days, being a homeowner is about more than just paying a mortgage. Homeowners are more invested in their properties than ever before and understand the role a home can play both regarding the lives of the people living within it and the environment as a whole. Being environmentally friendly is an important feature for…
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You’ve heard of celebrities and big corporations doing their share for the environment in big ways. You’ve seen what politicians are doing to help the fight against climate change. But, have you thought about the individual contribution you can make? Many of the decisions you make every day have a profound effect on the environment. From…
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No matter where you are, the dangers of water pollution are present. Every single year, millions of Americans are made sick from contaminated and polluted water, with dozens dying as a result. Polluted water is bad for your health, bad for your community, bad for your house price, and bad for your business. That is…
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In the United States, heating your home accounts for around 42% of your utility bill. There are several different sources of energy to heat your home, which can make it difficult to know which is best for you. Natural gas and electrical heating systems tend to be the most popular, but they aren’t the most…
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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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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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