Correlation Between Indoor Air Pollution and Plants
If your apartment is filled with plants, you already know about the multiple benefits these wonderful things bring. Besides making your home look a lot better, there’s a strong link between air pollution and plants. And even though new studies suggest plants don’t have the extended air purifying features we thought, having them in your […]
Car Recycling – It’s More Important Than You Might Think
The recycling logo is a staple in modern day culture. Anyone with a television has seen the ads encouraging people to “do their part,” and the ominous news segments warning about the impending doom of climate change. Most people have a general idea of what it means to recycle. We think about throwing plastic water […]
Keep Your Skin Glowing and Healthy with these Natural, Stay-at-Home Skincare Tips
While you’ve been at home, you’ve probably heard about the importance of self-care. From stress reduction to mental health breaks, it’s essential for us to take time for ourselves during this season. Creating a healthy, natural skin care routine is one form of self-care that can give you immediate results and long-lasting impact. Read on […]
12 Small Changes To Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
Single-use plastic and CO2 emissions are the biggest sources of pollution. Not everybody can afford solar panels or Energy Star appliances, but we can all make smaller changes in our own homes. These changes are budget-friendly and they don’t take a lot of time; they are however efficient and they can turn your home into […]
How to Talk to Children About Environmental Issues
A lot is happening in the world. Forests are burning, ice caps are melting, wildlife is being threatened and a virus is endangering humanity. On the other side of the coin, as much of mankind is currently under stay at home orders, air pollution levels have dropped dramatically, wildlife has been able to roam unhindered […]
How to Help Save Earth: 7 Books on Green Living
The world keeps changing and so does people’s consciousness. Today, we hear more and more discussions about healthy eating, personal and spiritual development, the responsibility we have in relation to how our actions impact the environment, and how sustainable attitudes can change our lives for the better. Sustainability, in particular, is a new, multidisciplinary field […]
The Ultimate Guide To Indoor Air Quality At Home
We do everything we can to make our homes as comfortable as possible. Most of the time, this involves selecting the right furniture, keeping the thermostat at the proper temperature, and choosing the ideal color scheme to set the mood. Over the last few decades, many of us are also concerned with making our homes […]
Waste Not, Want Not: How To Minimize Water Waste In Your Home
Many of us only really think about water shortages when we’re facing a heatwave, but water is a finite commodity that’s overused regardless of extreme heat. The average person uses 80 to 100 gallons of water per day. From brushing your teeth to taking a bath, the amount of water you use adds up. And […]
7 Eco-Friendly Office Cleaning Tips
We are all moving towards a greener lifestyle at home, but what happens when we walk into the office? Toxic household cleaning chemicals are well documented, along with their dangers and damage to the environment. Ethical shoppers are spending extra time in grocery store aisles, choosing eco-friendly cleaning products to put in their trolley/cart, but […]
The Top 4 Benefits Of Installing Solar Panels On Your Home
Solar panels have become one of the trendy features to have in homes, both here in the United States and abroad. They aren’t just nice to have, however, there are hidden benefits of using them as well. Here are the top 4 benefits of installing solar panels on your home: 1. Reducing/Eliminating Energy Bills If […]