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How to Throw an Eco-Friendly Birthday Party
Being eco-aware is not only about updating our small daily habits. It is about special occasions as well. Birthday celebrations are events that often create a lot of unnecessary waste. While parties in the recent years have been more low-key than pre-pandemic, the waste created on birthday parties for both kids and adults is still…
Top Eco-Friendly Wineries in Willamette Valley
Many other communities in the Pacific Northwest have caught on to the sustainability sentiments that have taken root in Portland. As much as “the city of roses” may be known as the epitome of environmental care, just south of it in Oregon is a region with equally amazing environmental accomplishments. 150 miles south of Portland…
Eco-Friendly Ways to Enjoy Spring in Portland
Spring is finally here! And, is there a better place to spend your warmer and longer days than in the City of Roses? Probably not! If you want to experience that idyllic spring vacation, Portland is the place to be. This city has the most beautiful vegetation because of (almost constant) rain. It is full…
Best Eco-Friendly Hotels in Oregon
The state of Oregon has a lot of things to offer – amazing cities, enchanting forests, and mesmerizing coastlines. What more can you ask for when it comes to leisure? Well, you can ask for eco-friendly hotels in Oregon! Do not worry – Oregon is full of those. Currently, around 30 different hotels state-wide are…
6 Environmental Benefits of a Minimalist Lifestyle
The world is changing, resources are dwindling, and nature needs our help. We must devise a fresh approach to a consumerism-dominated life in such circumstances. Minimalism is one such philosophy that can lead us to a better and more sustainable future. Many people believe a minimalist lifestyle is unrealistic, challenging, and unsuited to the…
Tips for moving into a green home
Even though it might not be easy, moving into a green home pays off in so many ways. You’ll personally experience plenty of benefits, and your actions can do a lot in terms of helping the environment. Always keep in mind that even the smallest individual actions can do a lot to increase awareness. Take…
Ways to teach your kids about sustainability
Sustainable energy is the key to a better future and a healthy planet. For that reason, we need to raise awareness about it and teach our children about the importance of sustainable energy. Future generations must learn how to care about the only planet we have. With that in mind, here are the best ways…
How to Recycle and Reuse Your Trash for a Cleaner Environment ♻️
source: https://porch.com/advice/recycle-reuse-trash-cleaner-environment According to the EPA, the average person produces approximately 4.9 pounds of “solid waste” or trash per day. Thankfully, you can recycle many everyday household items to help promote a cleaner, greener environment. Recycling and reusing items can help each individual to produce less trash that goes into landfills, ultimately harming our soil, air, and water…
Easy Ways To Be Green While Living In A Big City
One of the most common misconceptions is that life in a big city can’t be eco-friendly. Fortunately, that’s far from the truth. Living in a big city comes with great perks, one of them being a chance for a more sustainable life. There are many available green resources, communities, as well as opportunities for…
The Benefits of Green Homes
Nowadays, more and more people are becoming eco-conscious. Not only is this prudent, but it’s also necessary. Why? Because Earth is in grave danger, and it’s our job to help it. It’s our job to make our planet a better place to live. To do that, many people are deciding to build green homes. Green…
How Living Sustainably Can Make You Happier
We’ve come to the point in our lives where living more eco-friendly is not only prudent but also necessary for our future. Recent research has shown that the sixth mass extinction of both animals and plants is underway. If this isn’t a red flag enough, just look at all the climate catastrophes happening…
9 Tips for School Field Trips
Source: ROHIA MUNAVAR of The Teachers Digest Going on a field trip is a delightful experience for children because they get to leave school for a day and explore new and different places. Field trips educate and entertain kids and generally are a fantastic way to combine fun and learning. For teachers however, field trips…
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