Community Swap Events: Reducing Waste by Exchanging Goods Before Your Move
Moving can be an exciting adventure, but it often comes with a hidden cost to the environment. The piles of discarded items and the carbon footprint associated with transporting belongings can contribute significantly to environmental degradation. However, there’s a silver lining: community swap events. These events provide a unique and eco-friendly way to declutter before […]
Zero-Waste Decluttering Eco-Conscious Tips for Streamlining Your Storage
Are you looking to declutter your space but worried about the environmental impact? Trust us – you’re not alone. In today’s world, where sustainability is key, we’re all looking for ways to be more eco-conscious, especially when it comes to organizing our homes. That’s where zero-waste decluttering comes in – a method that not only […]
Eco-Friendly Packing Tips for a Sustainable Move
Moving to a new home is a big task, and it’s easy to overlook how our actions can impact the environment. One key aspect where we can make a real difference is packing. Traditional packing methods often involve many disposable materials that end up in landfills. But what if we could change that? That is […]
From Trash to Treasure: Creative Upcycling Ideas for a Sustainable Home
Upcycling, the art of breathing new life into discarded items, has taken center stage in sustainable living practices. As we witness a global shift towards eco-friendliness, ideas for a sustainable home are more relevant than ever. So, what exactly is upcycling? Think of it as magic. It’s about morphing your old, forgotten belongings into something […]
How to Start a Successful Home Recycling Program
Today, every small gesture towards sustainability leaves an indelible mark on our planet’s well-being. Personal choices, often dismissed as insignificant, collectively culminate in lasting impacts. The foundation of this green movement is rooted not in grand schemes but in the intimate corners of our daily routines. As households worldwide are realizing to pave the way […]
Biggest Myths About Green Living Debunked
In recent years, sustainable living has become a hot topic. This isn’t a surprise, as more and more people are looking for ways to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. However, with this increased interest comes several misconceptions. From the belief that recycling is not worth the effort to the idea that sustainable fashion is too […]
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 […]
Improve Home Air Quality with Indoor Plants
By Krista Harper Poor air quality in your home can have a huge impact on your physical and mental health. Poor air quality can be linked to allergies, asthma, fatigue, and even lung disease. And what most people don’t realize is that the air quality in your home can be up to five times worse […]
The Birth Control Blog
Hello Blog Readers! I can’t believe it is Friday already, niiiice! Now, as you may or may not have noticed recently, there has been a lot of craziness in the news regarding the mandate that employers’ health care plans, under the 2010 Affordable Health Care Act (http://www.healthcare.gov/law/full/), include funding for birth control care for women.
Holiday Waste Management
Happy Holidays Blog Readers! Thank you, Fiona, for taking over the blog last week, another stellar outing! While Fiona’s blog centered on sustainable holiday tree choices, I’m going to look at reducing holiday season waste. First off, why is there always so much waste?