What to Know About Buying a Home with Renewable Energy
You’re in the market and found a property that checks all the boxes. However, you may not have anticipated your dream home would have solar panels. What should you know about buying a home with renewable energy? First of all, smile — homes with sustainable upgrades typically save you money over time, as you’ll spend […]
Simple Home Improvements to Make Your Home More Sustainable
Experts warn only a few years remain for humankind to prevent the worst ravages of climate change. Addressing the issue requires everyone’s cooperation. Your home significantly impacts your overall carbon footprint — how can you make it more sustainable? Your mind might automatically turn to big changes, like switching to solar. However, there’s something everyone […]
10 Natural Ways to Make Your Home Smell Amazing
Instead of covering up bad odors with chemicals, there are eco-friendly ways to make your house smell better. Try out these natural ways to make your home smell amazing. 1. Use Your Own Detergent Use natural ingredients to make your own detergent so your home can smell better. Distilled white vinegar replaces fabric softener when […]
Building a Better Community With Eco-Friendly Initiatives
As a member of the community you have a lot of influence. People listen to you, and, in many cases, your advice can help them, or the town, in general. One of the talking points you should add to your agenda is how to integrate new, eco-friendly initiatives. By discussing how volunteering, building eco-friendly houses […]
A Guide to Giving Sustainable and Ethical Flowers
What better way to show your loved ones you care about them than by giving them bright, beautiful blossoms? Flowers have always been a common way to show affection for others and they’re still a great way to show your loved ones you care about them. Whether you send flowers to your partner, your mother […]
5 Eco-Friendly Face Masks Made With Non-Toxic Ingredients
When was the last time you treated yourself to a self-care day? You don’t need to visit a pricey spa — especially when you can make your home celebration healthy and eco-friendly. You can DIY recipes for delights, like face masks that work as well or better than those on store shelves. You’re a hard-working […]
Made to Last: How to Build a Sustainable Wardrobe
Fast fashion is a serious topic right now, with the US alone wasting a staggering 17 million tons of textiles every year according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). One of the ways we can work on reducing such waste is by creating a more sustainable wardrobe, lowering our consumption of clothing and minimizing the […]
7 Ways to Use Less Water at Home and Stop Draining Your Wallet
With prices on the rise in all aspects of life, it’s important to make smart decisions when it comes to conserving resources. One such resource is water and there are several simple steps you can take to use less water in your daily life. Doing so will not only reduce the amount you pay on […]
Sustainable Investing 101: Your Guide to Getting Started
For modern industry, going green involves focusing on more sustainable and environmentally-friendly initiatives. There’s a big push by many businesses and consumers toward a more healthy and ethical future. For individual investors and larger firms, it begs the question, how can we support and invest in these companies? How can we focus on sustainable investing? […]
How to Create and Maintain a Healthy Environment for Your Pet
Having a pet is a great responsibility and requires commitment, care and dedication. Establishing a healthy and safe environment for your pet is an important part of that commitment. Creating a world for your pet that is comfortable and secure, as well as promotes a good lifestyle and well-being can be achieved by following some […]