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 [...]
From spiders to mosquitos to ants, household pests can be a huge headache. Nobody wants bugs creeping around the house, but at the same time, getting rid of an infestation is not easy. One of the most common ways to fight back is with pesticides. Many pesticides are filled with chemicals that not only attack [...]
Your home is the best place to start when it comes to living a natural, eco-friendly lifestyle. While it may feel like there's a lot to consider in the care of your property, you don't have to overhaul your whole cleaning cabinet right away. Learn about what natural products work best for you and your household [...]
Electronic waste (e-waste) is composed of harmful chemicals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and bromine. Improper disposal of devices and gadgets can lead to these deadly chemicals to contaminate the soil, water sources, and pollute the air we breathe. Recycling electronic products is one of the most environmentally-friendly approaches to minimizing e-waste, but recycling sometimes results in [...]
Electric radiators are starting to be seen as a greener alternative to traditional radiators. While they need to use electricity from your house supply, the fact that you’re removing that reliance on the traditional heating system can help dramatically cut how much oil/gas you use. Those buying an electric radiator will usually be getting the product [...]
It’s easy to assume that just because your garden is outdoors, that it qualifies as an entirely green or natural space. This isn’t wholly accurate actually, as a lot of the systems we use to plant, maintain and care for our gardens can introduce unnatural or non-green substances which could harm the environment or contribute to [...]
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 [...]
Have you observed tears on your clothing, books, and food packaging lately? These could be due to pest infestations. Not only do these pesky creatures bring illnesses to humans and animals but also cause extensive damage to properties. If you want to know more information about how you can eliminate them for good, let’s tackle some [...]
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' [...]
Aquaponics is the system of growing plants while looking after your fish at the same time. The setup is simple and can be done anywhere. This system combines aquatic animals and plants. The aquatic animals can include fishes, prawns, snails, and more. In many countries around the world, these floating systems are common. They are used [...]
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 [...]
Sustainability is more than a buzzword: it’s a societal goal. Because despite all the chatter about “going green” and living a sustainable life, we haven’t been particularly good at it until recently. Even today, the number of people expected to live in water-stressed areas is likely to grow from 3.6 billion today to 5.7 billion in [...]
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 [...]
Green marketing is a type of social marketing that plans and implements all products, services and marketing activities according to the effect they can have on the environment and society as a whole. In 2020, green marketing is used more than ever before. You’ve probably gotten dozens of emails from brands you’re subscribed to about what [...]
