Learn How You Can Contribute to a Zero Waste Future The average human produces roughly 20 kilograms of waste each day. That seems beyond excessive, but that's the amount of rubbish every member of a household contributes to the gorging landfills all over the world. Along with the thousand-plus landfills in Australia and countless more globally, [...]
We often throw things in the trash and never think of that waste again. But maybe we should think again before dropping something in the bin and closing the lid. Recycling Today for a Better Tomorrow The amount of waste thrown out each year in America is estimated to be 254 million tons. The amount of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Chances are you’ve heard all about tiny houses in the past few years. Whether it was via a show on TV or through a friend who’s considering building one, the tiny house trend is everywhere, and for good reason. As the cost of living continues to increase, so does the impact that living has on the [...]
"Thank you for Upcycling! " Upcycling has taken over the green DIY world and it’s easy to see why. In fact, a quick search of “upcycled recycled repurposed” on the Etsy marketplace yields an amazing 32,069 results! And thousands of upcycled and repurposed creations can be found on Pinterest! It's not surprising. The idea [...]
