Athletes thrive in comfortable gear. Fashionistas thrive in show-stopping designs. Environmentalists thrive when creating products that help Mother Earth. So what does an environmentally conscious, fashionable athlete wear while cycling? "What does an environmentally conscious, fashionable athlete wear while cycling?" Danny Shane. Launched in 2009, this Texas based company caters to cyclists who want [...]
You already do your part to follow a green lifestyle, whether that means bringing your own tote bag to the grocery store or taking shorter showers in order to save water. But, as you’ve mastered these steps toward eco-friendliness, you want to do more. Purchasing eco-friendly furniture is a great place to start. It’s no surprise [...]
With the new year comes that familiar itch to begin again and reflect on a year’s worth of choices. How do we want to approach this next chapter in a different, more impactful way? Nearly everything in our lives can be examined through this lens, right down to our wardrobes. The era of industrialization and later [...]
If you enjoy making the most of your outdoor space, doubtless you’ve carefully considered how best to use every inch of it. From a vegetable plot that produces delicious fresh ingredients for dinner with family and friends, to a seating area complete with a fire pit for evening and winter entertaining, a good backyard is an [...]
As people have become more eco-conscious in recent years, it has become easier to find environmentally-friendly products on the market, as well as new ways to reduce your carbon footprint around the home. Saving energy and reducing waste without compromising on style is now easier than ever. "Even small green changes can help you save [...]
Driving everywhere on your own? It’s time to kick that habit if you want to be kind to the environment and do your bit to save the planet. So, let’s look at the leanest, greenest ways to get around. Carpooling Instead of driving alone you could always find people going in the same direction to [...]
Chances are even if you have curbside recycling pick up where you live you still aren’t recycling as much as you could. There are plenty of things that can be recycled that just won’t fit or shouldn’t go in your curbside bin. Those things often end up in the landfill out of convenience or just because [...]
If you stopped a group of ten people on the street, it’s likely that most, if not all, of them would have plastic on their person in some form. They might be carrying a bag made of plastic. Or they might have an article of clothing that has plastic in it. Or maybe they brought food [...]
With Christmas now upon us, many people will be arranging parties either for Christmas or the New Year. This is a great way to enjoy spending time with close friends and family while also having some fun and entertainment. With the champagne cocktails flowing and plenty of great food to indulge in, festive parties are a [...]
Whether you live in a spacious luxury condo in the city or a modest country home, Christmas and the holiday season tend to be full of conspicuous consumption, from oversized presents under the tree to lavish feasts with enough food to fill a whole country. However, for those of us with a penchant for sustainability, cutting [...]
In the past, everything was far simpler. You had a small amount of powerful, multipurpose and wonderfully natural products that you used both for yourself and for your home, and they did a great job. At some point, we all decided, or marketers decided for us, that we needed cleaning cupboards stocked full of different products [...]
To begin with, you’re better off supporting brands that have ethical and environmentally responsible business practices or not caring about labels at all. The consumerist lifestyle generates a lot of income for big businesses, but it does not come without grave environmental consequences. According to Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles (SMART), a person discards eighty-one pounds [...]
In today’s day and age, it is vital that we understand where our food comes from. Understanding what the food you buy is and where it has come from is very important for your health as there are a lot of dangerous practices that can make even healthy food dangerous to eat. Fortunately, more and more [...]
When we stop to think about the impact we have on the environment, we usually think of things such as our car’s emissions causing pollution, or our non-recycled plastic clogging up the ocean. While these things definitely have a negative impact on the environment, they’re not the only thing you should be wary of. There’s something [...]
With increased awareness of the negative impact of human activities on environment, many people are becoming interested in using environmentally friendly techniques at home. Home building using green building techniques involves using energy efficient equipment and sustainable materials. Green homes help reduce the impact of negative, harmful activities and improve human health. It is important to [...]
South Africa is an amazing natural destination in its own right, but when you discover that it plays host to the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, you also get a chance to see how nature and humans can co-exist. Here is a look at what a biosphere reserve is and why the Kogelberg is a must-see for your [...]
It’s definitely more than just a fad – greener goods are staking their claim as the better alternative to their synthetic counterparts. More and more people are using green and natural skincare products because they provide all the skincare benefits sans the harmful chemicals and artificial substances, which to no surprise cause all kinds of conditions [...]
Becoming more responsible as a consumer includes paying a lot of attention to the carbon footprint you leave behind. The more we can do as individuals, the greater the collective impact. That's why we don't have to focus on how to clean up an entire city or country. We just have to focus on ourselves and [...]
Going green is a thriving trend in America, and for good reason. Investing in greener technology and reducing our carbon footprint will make the world a better place for the future generations to live in. More and more, people are becoming conscious of the subtle ways in which we waste and cause harm to the planet [...]
Whether the new season hits your area with a ton of gorgeous leaves on the ground or you don’t have a change of weather and palm trees keep on keeping on, it is very important that you take good care of your lawn. When your lawn looks good it enhances the appeal of your home, which [...]
For many people, gardening is the ideal antidote to a busy day of meetings, phone calls, and seemingly endless hours of screen time. For one thing, gardening replenishes our capacity for directed attention, keeping us better focused at work. Moreover, working in the dirt has been shown to ease stress and anxiety. There are other benefits [...]
Everyone dreams of having a little piece of heaven in their own backyard. A little space for tranquillity and thought, or somewhere to entertain and spend those endless summer days and evenings. So if you’re hoping to upgrade your outdoor space, then you might want to consider doing it, the green way. Taking the time to [...]
Your home is your sanctuary, your private space but unfortunately, as furniture gets tired, the paint starts to fade and your floors start to look dirty, home can become a dismal place to be. Fortunately, there are lots of ways you can spruce up your place and they don’t need to cost the earth. Here’s just [...]
Did you know that three-fourths of US citizens are concerned about the state of our environment but most don't act on their concern? According to the Pew Research Center, only 1 in 5 Americans say they make an effort to live in an eco-conscious way. If you are looking to align your concerns about the environment [...]
