Although we want to be warm and cozy during the winter months, turning up the heat can really turn up our utility bill. In fact, space heating in your home accounts for almost half of your energy bill. Luckily, there are some simple ways to reduce the amount of energy you use and still stay warm [...]
Most people install ceiling fans in their homes to stay cool during the hot months. When the temperature slides upward, artificial wind can offer sweet relief. Fans are also excellent alternatives to air conditioning, consuming less energy and cutting utility costs. When it's cold outside, most people don't think twice about these fixtures. However, you could [...]
A new year has arrived, but not everyone is prepared for the new year. Many homeowners have put off prepping their homes for the year ahead, but it is never too late to give your home a boost for for the year ahead. The new year is also a good time to commit to being more [...]
When you’re trying to sell a house, you obviously want the best price possible. That’s why you probably invest in all kinds of repairs, fixtures and fittings, and whatnot. You hope that it’ll help you fetch a better price on the market. However, if you really want to see those numbers going up, you need to [...]
Do you want to do more to save the planet in the new year? Why not make this year the one you become more eco-friendly? Switching to sustainable practices shows you care about doing your part to combat climate change. As a bonus, you can save considerable money, too! If you haven't decided on your resolution, [...]
Low temperatures and snowy days approach on the horizon. Bears and bats will be curling up for hibernation, but you don't have to do the same. Embody eco-friendliness all year by maintaining your energy-saving and recycling habits through the winter. Sustainability and personal health go together like peanut butter and jelly — stay healthy by cultivating [...]
A day at the mall with friends doing retail therapy… the ideal way to relax and hangout. Flipping through racks of clothing, looking at price tags and labels. The search continues until you find the perfect outfit- the one that’s downright beautiful for a steal deal. But how many of you get past the ‘size’ and [...]
A thing we love about fashion is that it keeps changing and surprising us, and we can always experiment with different new looks. While not everything works the same for everyone, we can all agree that when it comes to sustainability, it is a movement everyone should embrace. We should think about meeting our needs without [...]
We're well into the New Year now, and if you made any New Year's Resolutions, we hope they're going well for you. Don't worry if you've already broken yours - there's still plenty of time to pick it up and try again. Practice makes perfect, after all! For many of you, your self-promises for 2020 will [...]
There are many cost-saving and flexibility increasing reasons for a business to embrace the cloud computing revolution. Alongside the compelling financial benefits to an organization, there are also benefits for the planet, specifically in reducing the carbon footprint typically associated with business resources. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the ways that [...]
The process of soil remediation is subject to ongoing testing of new methods in order to figure out the best way to decontaminate soils although there are already some tried and tested methods currently in use. Here is a look at some of the main decontamination methods presently used in order to remove a range of [...]
Australians who are serious about waste disposal and recycling probably already have an idea about what green waste is. For the rest of us, green waste refers to most types of biological waste, specifically the type of waste that can be composted. Green waste disposal is quite an important issue in Australia these days. Given the [...]
I know how it feels to even think about bathroom cleaning tasks with all those chemical cleaners and solutions. They not only cause indoor air pollution but also impact your family’s health in various ways. In this post, I will show you how to toss the toxins out of the window and use these natural cleaning [...]
Green is the new black, and since green lifestyle trends are popping up everywhere nowadays, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t join this environmentally friendly stream. If you think that saving the planet is not a big enough benefit, you should be aware that there are many other benefits to going green. Green saves money, and [...]
The kitchen is one of the least environmentally friendly rooms in an average house. There are usually multiple appliances in a kitchen, and many of those appliances use water as well as energy. How you use your kitchen also affects how eco friendly the room is. Inefficient cooking, non environmentally-friendly foods, and food waste are problems [...]
The concept of "Clean as You Go" is becoming a norm for various business establishments as of late. Now, many campers are following suit. Leaving no trash behind during and after outdoor trips helps you become an eco-friendly camper. The great outdoors is already taking a toll from visitors who leave a significant amount of waste [...]
Plants have a way of knowing what time of year it is, and when cooler weather comes, it can be a challenge to keep them happy. Very few plants thrive in cold weather, and you probably don't have a selection of evergreen trees growing in your personal garden. Don't give up hope just yet though. There [...]
We all know that pollution is one of the biggest issues facing our planet currently, and one innovative recruitment company is doing their bit to help solve the issue, by cleaning up beaches, and water spaces around the world. The London-based company Silver Swan Recruitment, recently travelled to Antibes in France following the Monaco Boat Show [...]
As more and more couples turn to sustainability as a model for their wedding, there’s a bigger focus on eco-friendly alternatives to traditional wedding traditions. The wedding send-off tradition is seeing a modern revitalization that focuses on ditching harmful and wasteful send-off materials in favor of elements that are more natural. This eco-friendly wedding send-off trend [...]
Climate change is happening all around us, and one of the biggest culprits is the vehicles we drive. Car pollution is one of the major causes of global warming. The trouble is, going without a car is nearly impossible for many families. For those who live in smaller cities or rural areas, a car, truck or [...]
About how many plastic water bottles do you think various countries use every year? One million? Ten million? You wouldn’t even be close. Across the globe we have an insatiable desire for plastic water bottles, and as a result excessive plastic bottle usage is killing the planet. Our insatiable desire for plastic is killing [...]
When we were younger, we love being at home with our families. Even though we have our friends at school, we always want to be at home trying to enjoy all of it. We still crave the outdoors, but we will always return to home. Once we got older, it is time for us to build [...]
Whether the weekend is here or you've simply had one of those days, a cold brewski sounds like the ticket right now. But have you ever considered how eco-friendly your adult beverage of choice is? You can reduce the carbon footprint associated with alcohol without hopping atop the fabled wagon. By paying attention to how your [...]
Between jet fuel and gasoline, travel creates a ton of CO2 emissions. Many destinations (not to mention road trip convenience stops) lack amenities like recycling bins. Is it possible to travel in a eco-friendlier manner? Absolutely! By following the seven tips below, you can lessen your carbon footprint even on vacation. Here's what to do — [...]
