The world is becoming more environmentally-friendly by the day. Green living is on the tip of everyone’s tongues as of late, as talk of global warming, renewable energy, and reducing our individual carbon footprints becomes increasingly mainstream. Hybrid cars are driving down our streets, sustainable fabrics are being used to make our clothes, and even luxury [...]
The home is where the family dwells. For many, it’s considered to be the safest place one could ever be. While we aim to keep our house clean and in order, little do we know that we are actually surrounded by toxic chemicals in our own sanctuary. The majority of the products we use daily have [...]
They say home is where the heart is, but your heart is set on protecting the earth. You can have the best of both worlds, though: eco-friendly decor has become a popular niche in the world of interior design because of people like you. "Want to know how to upgrade your space in a mindful [...]
Foods full of artificial additives, that have been genetically modified, or that are sourced in a way that harms the environment or fails to fairly compensate laborers, fill some of our supermarket shelves. In response to this “food crisis,” over 20,000 health food stores have sprung up. And some 75% of ordinary grocery stores now sell [...]
Farmers’ Markets are increasing access to fresh and nutritious food. Unfortunately, nutritious food is not always available or affordable for low-income families. Fresh fruits and vegetables should not be a luxury that many are unable to indulge. Farmers’ Markets offer competitive process and some are even starting special programs for low-income families. Shopping local for your [...]
Sustainable living is all about reducing your demand on natural resources. It means changing how you do things so that you can start becoming more of an active part of the life cycle of the cycle of life. It is not a secret that global warming, resource depletion and climate change are all having an impact [...]
Auto blogger Alex Perdikis recently posed an interesting question: Is there a green car in your future? Sales of the current breed of green car plummeted last year, but surged since then. Industry experts by no means believe the plummet was a bad sign for the future eco-friendly vehicles. In fact, innovative manufacturers are working on [...]
Almost every homeowner places a high value on having a weed-free, thick, beautiful lawn. It provides space for recreation, adds beauty to the home, and serves as a manifestation of our prowess as a landscaper. Yet we all struggle to reach this ideal, and we often end up in a years-long cycle of repairs and patching [...]
Want to grow your own little garden but don’t have the possibility to utilize the outdoor space? No problem. You can easily have your organic and sustainable green corner inside your home. You may need to make some adjustments and look for the best possible plant placement, but ultimately, if you care for your indoor garden [...]
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 [...]
