Many people decide that their house needs a makeover, whether it’s because there's insufficient space or they feel like it’s time for a change. When you know it’s time for an upgrade, you should do it right. According to a 2019 U.S Houzz and Home Report, the standard homeowner spent, on average, $15,000 on their home [...]
The feeling of catching a fish gives an incomparable adrenaline rush, maybe that’s why it’s a popular activity. For some people, it’s a leisure sport which allows you to sit back and enjoy the tranquility of surrounding waters. However, fishing can be quite damaging to the environment. Ill-suited equipment, trash left behind, and oil spills are [...]
Choices you make in the setup and running of your home can impact the environment and, ultimately, the sustainability of the planet. If you have considered adopting a more environmentally-friendly approach to your daily life, the first steps begin at home. Consider trying some of these basic home improvements to save energy and live a greener [...]
Should I go solar? If you are a homeowner, you have likely asked yourself this question once or twice. Using solar energy comes with a variety of benefits, ranging from reducing your carbon footprint to the potential to earn extra money from net metering. There are many reasons to go solar, including economic, personal, and environmental. [...]
Sustainability has become an increasingly relevant buzzword in the past decade or so, with more businesses than ever before going after the great green dollar. This is partly because being more eco-friendly isn’t only better for the environment and perhaps for your bottom line, but it can even offer your business a marketable edge. According to [...]
When you’re looking for something amazing for a birthday or anniversary, wouldn’t it be great if you could give the gift of health and wellness? Instead of picking out items that your loved ones may or may not use, choose earth-friendly gifts that are made using sustainable ingredients. Everyone welcomes edible items packed with organic flavors, [...]
Each person on this planet should strive to replace bad habits with good and healthy ones. Consuming the right foods is one of the key ways to improve your immune system and overall health. Because of that, keeping pests away from your kitchen should be one of the main priorities. You will have to struggle with [...]
Do Water Bottle Filters Really Work? Filter bottles are recommended on almost every trip, outdoors, and walking website. We have seen many videos that show how great filter bottles are, how long they last, and how little they affect our climate, unlike their plastic water bottle counterparts. All filter bottles are operating in the same way. [...]
Environmental concerns, coupled with our need to get our finances under control, are two top reasons why we’re beginning to look at making our homes more energy efficient. The steps you take now will start you off on the correct path to a brighter, greener future. But what steps should you consider? Take a read below [...]
Gardening isn't just for people with big yards or magical green thumbs. Anyone, anywhere, can take part in this soothing hobby. If you have limited space to work with, you can always create a miniature garden indoors. Mint tin gardens have been a lifesaver for apartment dwellers and office workers who want to bring their cubicle [...]
When we think about greywater, we usually consider the used water in our homes that we send down the drain. In a world where almost a billion people do not have clean water to drink and die from poor hygiene and waterborne pathogens, wasting the water in our homes is a crime. On the other hand, [...]
Buying a new home can be a stressful ordeal. With an endless choice of houses, it’s not easy to make the right decision. The concept of green living is gaining a lot of fame, and you’ll come across both traditional and eco-friendly houses on sale. However, you need the right information to get the most suitable [...]
Every day is a new opportunity to change your life. Some people form new goals to help them get more active or find a new passion in life. Others start learning about going green, which has shifted from a cultural trend to a respected lifestyle as climate change becomes more prevalent with time. There are many [...]
Plastic Free July is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation that aims to work towards their vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste. To mark its 10-year anniversary, the Plastic Free July® challenge is calling on people to choose to refuse single-use plastic in a bid to help exceed last year’s worldwide [...]
Reusable cups, natural cleaning products, reusable bags, and other eco-friendly products seem to be doing well in sales these days. Both consumers and businesses are jumping on the zero waste movement and sustainable living momentum. About half of digital consumers say environmental concerns affect their buying decisions. Today, people around the world are growing more eco-conscious [...]
Millions of people around the world are adjusting to living in quarantine. Regular daily routines have been abandoned as people are encouraged to stay home to isolate as much as possible. While you and your housemates adjust to a new normal, your green habits should remain intact. Home isolation does not mean you must abandon your zero [...]
Making sure that your drains are clean is essential to avoid dealing with clogging issues. However, industrial drain cleaners can be too harsh and can cause damage to the pipes after several uses. But, opting for organic soaps is an effective solution for that. Here are some easy ways on how to make a natural drain [...]
All of us want to live greener, more environmentally-conscious lives. Ideally, we'd like to leave the world in a better state than we found it in, and if we can't achieve that, we'd at least like to reduce the harm that we do on an individual level. That makes us inclined to follow every 'green tip' [...]
Millions of people are being asked to quarantine or isolate at home during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Staying at home can be difficult for many people, but there are things you can do to help pass the time and ward off cabin fever. Now is the perfect time to start a new home renovation project or [...]
Today's consumers are aware of the effect humans have on the environment. Many are concerned about global warming, a catastrophe that scientists say will be irreversible if we don't take action within 10 years. People turn to sustainable companies as a way to mitigate their roles in the crisis. Beyond the products themselves, buyers are interested [...]
The Coronavirus pandemic has seen the world completely change in a matter of weeks. Everyone is doing their bit to help, with the majority of the population staying at home. Only key workers are allowed to leave the house for work, and people are allowed outside for the essentials. These measures have impacted the environment in [...]
The clothing industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world. Because there is a huge demand for new fashionable clothes, the industry is producing an enormous amount of clothing every year. Sadly, most of them end up as garbage, in landfills and oceans (besides the huge amount of plastic). Few people know about the [...]
Electric scooters are a convenient and cheap way for both kids and adults to transport themselves around their neighborhood. They take away the need for you to get into the driveway and roll out your car for errands that you could carry out without having to contribute to carbon emissions in the environment. Apart from reducing [...]
As technology improves by the day, integrating with different aspects of our lives and allowing us to get things done more easily and efficiently, more people are beginning to invest in tech in order to help them in their homes, modernizing their properties and future-proofing them going forward. These upgrades and improvements not only are working [...]
