Whether you are about to take on a long distance move or you’re headed out of town for a weekend garden expo and are thinking about bringing some plants back, transporting plants can be difficult. The Zebra understands how important it is that you get your precious greenery to its destination, that’s why they created this [...]
There are a variety of delicious treats that you can grow right at home with your own greenhouse. Watermelon is one favorite that you can produce in your own backyard. With planning and care, you can successfully grow this sweet treat in your own greenhouse. If you like, you can start your watermelons off in a [...]
If you’re a business owner, your responsibilities include your workers, office, and nature. Aside from taking care of your office, taking care of your employees is also as important. One way of doing this is by allowing third-party companies to provide a healthy vending snack delivery. Furthermore, workers spend plenty of time in their office spaces, [...]
Homesteading is not a new practice. It’s actually an old practice – the way our grandparents and great-grandparents used to live. It relies on the notion of self-sufficiency, which means that the point of it is to make you as independent of other people as possible. Sure, it takes some work, but many say that it’s [...]
During the holidays, many people get excited to go shopping. After all, when else do you have an excuse to buy gifts for your loved ones — and maybe yourself too — all at once? As consumerism ramps up in the festive months, it can be easy to forget the impact your buying habits have on [...]
For those truly dedicated to natural living, shaving can be a foreign and out-of-place concept. Those women and men preferring to go completely natural, sport their body and facial hair proudly. However, the societal norm, at least in western cultures, is to perform some regular hair-removal grooming. While hair removal as a grooming tradition has been [...]
Being aware of our daily habits is important to improving our quality of life and the quality of our community. There is a stigma that making a transition to a less wasteful, more environmentally conscious lifestyle is a difficult endeavor to take on. We are made to believe that living an eco-friendly lifestyle will cost us [...]
Switching from a traditional lifestyle to a natural lifestyle can be one of the smartest choices you ever make. There's a lot of appeal to living a natural lifestyle, including improved health, less stress, and much more. Knowing how to make the switch, though, can be a bit confusing at first. Even if you wake up [...]
The western Australian city of Perth, often referenced as a Wild West city, is setting itself apart and standing out due to its work to become a sustainable city. With the environment in mind, innovative construction techniques are being implemented to provide greater infrastructure and “green” buildings, all of which are contributing to the city’s shift [...]
Dazzled by the latest haute jeans, fancy purses, and clunky sneakers, we often forget that sometimes style comes at a very high price both for our own and our environment’s wellbeing. It may be an issue that has only recently started to gain more publicity, but fashion, especially the fast kind, has a profound impact on [...]
When it comes to lung health, knowledge truly is power. According to Medical News Today, lung cancer alone accounts for 1,370,000 deaths worldwide each year. Other lung-related diseases, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asbestos-related cancers like mesothelioma and asbestosis, are a different issue entirely. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the [...]
A decade ago, the idea of living a "greener lifestyle" was usually saved for more of the hippie type, the environmentalists out there who were hyper-aware of what kind of footprint they were leaving behind. Well times have changed, and here in Birmingham, people have never been more conscious of how they live their lives in [...]
The increase in both travel volume and frequency proves that there is a need to think green and plan our vacations in a more earth-friendly way. A few decades ago we would spend just a week or two away, either road tripping or camping. Now, it’s all about weekend get-always, city-breaks, long-haul flights to exotic places. [...]
When it comes to refreshing your jewelry box, new pieces are always a welcome addition, but getting the most out of your bauble collection doesn’t have to mean shelling out your hard-earned cash on pricey new items. In fact, a simple cleaning can make all the difference in the appearance and wearability of your favorite pieces. [...]
When it comes to moving into a new house or simply buying furniture if you’re in dire need of a new bed, sofa, table or anything else, the greenest option is always to buy second-hand. Yet sometimes it can take ages or be impossible to find what you really want and you end up browsing new [...]
It’s no secret that the environment is in trouble. Global warming is becoming an increasing concern, as the world tries to desperately reduce its carbon emissions. However, over the years, experts have managed to develop technology which is helping to not only save the environment, but also save you money too. So, how exactly is tech [...]
Upcycling is fantastic for the environment. Instead of tipping your old furniture, giving it a new lease on life can be cheaper and more eco-friendly - saving you money in the process. Many of us who are conscious of our consumerism may opt for some DIY every now and again. When it comes to renovations though, [...]
This post contains some affiliate posts. How many times have you wanted to kick yourself because you were out shopping and you did not have your plastic-free, zero waste shopping essentials with you? In order to reduce our use of plastics and reduce waste, I've found that it is important to be organized and to plan [...]
This World Environment Day, Plastic Free July Foundation is calling for us to collectively address one of the world’s greatest environmental challenges. Plastic Free July aims to raise awareness of the problems with single-use disposable plastic and challenges people to do something about it. You’ll be joining millions of people from 159 countries world-wide in making a [...]
The desire to “go green” has heralded a new wave of ecologically sound features and technologies within the printing industry. In the business world, sustainable printing is a solution that’s helping corporations achieve their eco-friendly goals, while also saving money on electricity and paper consumption. For the home office, environmentally conscious consumers are able to maintain [...]
It’s one thing to make your space appear to be clean, but it’s quite another to deep clean and disinfect your home. The latter task is, of course, a bit more intense than the former. However, it doesn’t have to take as much time as it seems like it would — you just need to know the [...]
Are you searching for the best natural or homemade ways to control pests in your home, garden or office? If so, then you can consider these effective ways to control german cockroaches. You can lead a healthier, happier life by getting rid of pests in a natural manner. Here, we will share several natural ways to [...]
Recycling household furniture is easier than ever to do in the UK. You no longer have to take the items down to the landfill or regional waste dump to dispose of them in a non-environmental-friendly way. Here are 5 excellent reasons why you might want to recycle your household furniture. 1. [...]
Have you noticed that solar panels and solar energy are all the rage right now? There is a shift in Australia happening right now regarding energy usage and it’s a move towards a more positive future. More and more homeowners are looking at the sun to power their homes, appliances, and devices. This is a significant [...]
