Green Tips for Conscious Decluttering
Spring cleaning and decluttering your home is a great opportunity to start fresh, get rid of things you don’t need, and update things requiring attention. It’s also an excellent time to examine your home life and consumption habits to find ways to live more sustainably. How we live our lives and manage our homes has […]
Is It More Sustainable to Live in a City or the Suburbs?
Cities and suburbs both have their advantages and disadvantages. Cities provide more entertaining nightlife and career opportunities, but suburban areas offer a more quiet, family-friendly setting. Each also impacts climate change slightly differently. Which option is better for sustainable living? Cities tend to be more eco-friendly and here are a few reasons why. The City […]
Is It Possible To Be An Eco-Friendly Digital Nomad?
One of the most significant changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic has been the revolution in remote working. Initially coming about as a matter of necessity as many countries ‘locked down’, remote working became something both employers and employees found to be a positive. Indeed, it looks to be the case that a certain […]
Go Green While You Spring Clean! 6 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Alternatives for Your Home.
Is there anything better than getting rid of winter dust bunnies and grime after months of cold-weather hibernation? Annual spring cleaning is a pastime people traditionally participate in worldwide. However, many commercial cleaning solutions are made with harmful chemicals that pose a risk to you, your family, your pets, and the environment. According to the […]
How to Plan Short-term and Long-term Sustainability Goals
Adopting sustainable practices is clearly a responsibility for everyone. We all interact with the environment and, as such, we need to protect it. This is something we’ve known for a long time and yet the fact remains we’re teetering on the precipice edge of a climate emergency. One thing we need to accept is we […]
How to Welcome Nature Into Your Home This Spring
The sights and sounds of spring bring a sense of renewal and refreshment. Ice melts into running water, green buds unwrap on tree branches and birds fill the air with songs of welcome. Unfortunately, responsibilities can reduce the time you get to spend outside. An easy solution is to bring nature indoors. Studies have shown […]
7 Springtime Crafts to Celebrate Earth Day With the Family
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, billions of individuals worldwide have participated in events every April 22 to protest ecological degradation and promote environmental stewardship and awareness. The earth is warming rapidly, with the global temperature rising 0.14°F every decade since 1880 and 0.32°F per decade since 1981. With increasing surface temperatures come greater […]
Eco Photography: How To Reduce Your Impact While Snapping
One of the great things about photography is the ability to capture nature in all of its breathtaking wonder. From sunsets on the beach and lions on the prowl to selfies and even images of space; photography lets the people of the world share beauty. But, while photography isn’t known for having a huge carbon […]
8 Earth Day Activities to Give Back to Your Community
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year and is a way to promote environmental protection, education, and stewardship. Worldwide, people find ways to make a positive impact and create a better, healthier planet. Whether you’re interested in participating in an event, hosting a cleanup or collection drive yourself, or looking for volunteer opportunities […]
Fixing Your Appliances Yourself: Best Home Projects for Sustainability
DIYing appliance repairs is a great way to save time and money. You don’t need a maintenance background to fix small problems, and with a bit of research and the right tools, you can tackle home projects with confidence. Perhaps the biggest benefit of fixing your appliances yourself is the sustainability factor. Extending the life […]