Achieving a more environmentally friendly home is a top priority for many eco-conscious homeowners. However, many homeowners believe that they need to spend thousands of dollars in order to complete a green home renovation. In reality, decreasing your home’s carbon footprint can be a straightforward and budget-friendly process–if you know where to start. Here are some [...]
There are some renewable energy sources we’re all aware of, including solar and wind. But there are also a number of others that are starting to be discovered. Variety is the spice of life, and when the world faces fossil fuel depletion and climate change, new sources of energy are a welcome relief. So, even though [...]
The year may be nearly halfway over, but it’s never too late to make this the year you embrace green living at home. Here’s the good news—making the changes essential to a more environmentally responsible way of life is easier than ever. Several years of policy changes, along with advances in the industry, have made eco-friendly [...]
The Future of the Earth is in Our Hands! Today is World Environment Day, the biggest annual event for positive environmental action. It takes place every 5 June. The theme for World Environment Day 2017 is "Connecting People to Nature". "Connecting People to Nature" implores us to get outdoors and into nature, to appreciate its beauty [...]
We often install security systems and high-tech locks on our doors to make our homes safer for our families, but what about those health and safety hazards that might be lingering inside your home? Here is a look at some common household toxins that you should be aware of for a healthier and safer home for [...]
Gardening is regarded as one of the healthiest activities (for both mind and body) that anyone can take up. To get into contact with soil, to earn the reward of seeing your lovingly tended seedlings and cuttings mature into fully grown plants, and above all to eat the produce of your own labor, can put you [...]
Designing (or re-designing) your home is always an exciting endeavor. It forces you to take stock of what works, what doesn’t and where your priorities lie when it comes to lifestyle. And let’s be honest—there are times when you see something, think, wow that would be so great in my living room (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, etc.), [...]
Summer is on the way and soon the outside will be heating up. While this is the perfect time for humans to throw open the windows and head out to work in the garden, it’s also the perfect time for pests to take over your garden or worse make their way into your home where it’s [...]
Humans are incredibly good at building things – it’s one of our defining characteristics as a species, after all. But unfortunately, we’re also incredibly good at destroying things, and every building that is erected in a formerly green space destroys the vegetated footprint that was there originally. While it’s not possible to completely replace what was [...]
Climate change has been a huge topic of discussion in recent years, but many people don’t yet understand the science behind it. In fact, some believe that climate change doesn’t even exist, despite evidence to the contrary being backed by respected researchers and noted climate experts. Because of the influx of information out there regarding these [...]
Many people are of the opinion that things like hurricanes are making the consequences of our changing climate crystal clear. To that end, it might be a bit tempting to be of the mind that stricter standards for emissions and investments in renewable energy might lead us to a future that is not as stormy. However, [...]
Most of us want to be healthier, and we also want to live a more eco-friendly sustainable lifestyle. What a lot of people don’t realize is that these two concepts are closely intertwined and often go hand-in-hand. There are changes, many of which are simple and inexpensive, that you can make in your life that will [...]
If you want to improve your health and well-being, it is important to fragrance your home with health-improving scents. Using this natural approach is better than scenting your home with artificial fragrances. Therefore, using essential oils, also known as EOs, by placing them into a diffuser, is much better for you than resorting to air freshener [...]
When you step into your bathroom to get ready for the day or retire to bed, do you feel that you’re in a space that allows you to properly relieve, groom and just generally take care of yourself? Or, is it that when you step into the shower, the shower head sputters water and the curtain [...]
Nearly every human activity has an impact on our environment. Some are so disruptive to Earth's fragile ecosystems that our planet may eventually lose the ability to support human life. Eco-Friendly Cities Offers the Promise of Sustainable Growth Rapid increases in population and development damage the environment. In these areas deforestation, pollution, and over consumption of scare resources [...]
Warmer weather is on its way, and perhaps you’re looking for new opportunities to recycle/reuse for an eco-friendly Summer. You will be going on trips, heading to the beach, taking care of your lawn and spending a lot of time outdoors. The following tips can give you some new ideas and help you to remain cognizant of [...]
According to data published by The World Counts Organization, humanity as a whole collects and uses over 55 billion tons of the planet's resources each year, and this number is growing. Many of these resources are what are known as non-renewables, which means that it could take thousands, or millions of years for these resources to [...]
If you have to relocate, you’ll want to do all you can to make this a less stressful time. Of course, many people do see a move as being one of the top anxiety-inducing situations in life. However, you can find ways to lower the cost of your move and take advantage of making your home [...]
Do you find yourself with an overgrown out-of-control outdoor space and wonder where to begin? Or, maybe you're ready to get going on that earth-friendly lawn but don't know where to start? It's hard not to feel overwhelmed. But we have you covered: Here are some tips to help you get started on creating an eco-friendly [...]
The most common practice when disposing of old furniture and appliances from around the home is to send them straight to a landfill site or ‘tip’. Even if the items aren’t broken or faulty, we will often throw away what could easily be recycled or sold on to a new owner. These larger items are not [...]
More often than not, the environment is the last thing we think about when we purchase something. But that shouldn’t be the case – we should all start considering the impact of the products we buy to our ecology -- even when they’re the smallest fashion accessories. "We should all start considering the impact of [...]
In case you didn’t know already, organic coffee refers to the coffee that is produced without using any artificial and chemical substances. As such, it does not contain any additives, pesticides or herbicides, so it’s completely healthy. At the same time, there are lots of factors to be taken into account before calling one type of [...]
How green is your garden? No, I’m not talking about the shade of your foliage, I’m talking about your garden's impact on the environment. Living eco-friendly means making gardening choices that are safer and kinder to the environment. Most gardeners are drawn to the hobby because we love the outdoors, and we also love connecting with growing things. However, [...]
Nothing makes or breaks the success of a landlord more than the tenants. Tenants ultimately decide the success or failure of your business, regardless of the state of your property. Of course, as a landlord, you can do your fair share and make your property appealing to reel in potential renters. Here are a few ways [...]
