Budget-Friendly Lifestyle Changes to Get You On the Road to Sustainable Living
The recent results of COP15 have reinvigorated sustainability efforts and have motivated millions to double down on their commitment to sustainable living. In the words of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, “We are finally starting to forge a peace pact with nature.” The good news may have given you the extra incentive you need to start […]
How Schools Can Encourage Kids to Be Healthy and Eco-Friendly
What’s the best way for schools to teach kids about health and eco-friendly living? Get them involved! When children participate in hands-on activities, they’re more likely to remember the lessons they learned, all while having fun. Here are seven ways to teach kids to be kind to themselves and the environment. Ways to Promote Healthy, […]
Hiking on Sacred, Indigenous Land — Is It Ethical?
Hiking continues to be one of the greatest pastimes for people all over the country, and since America is particularly known for having plenty of places to explore and vast swatches of land to enjoy, this is a prime place to do it. However, if you love hiking and exploring, then you need to do […]
10 Reasons Why You Should Care About Sustainability
Why should you care about sustainability? For one, because it’s the right thing to do. We only have one planet and we need to take care of it. Additionally, sustainability is good for business. More and more consumers are interested in buying from companies practicing sustainability, so it’s a smart business move to make sure […]
5 Biofriendly Actions You Need in Your Daily Routine
Well, it’s that time of year again. Summer is almost over and the kids are getting ready to start their new school year. Most parents have already begun the process of readjusting their schedules and taking steps to get the whole family back into their “normal” school-year routines sans all those outdoor, biofriendly activities you […]
Environmentally-Friendly Summer Excursions You Are Sure To Enjoy
Image by dorena-wm / Creative Commons Although summer won’t officially be here until mid June, many people are already planning their summer vacations. The kids will be out of school in a few weeks and if you haven’t already planned a cool family trip, now is the time. To help you with that, I’ve come […]
11 Biofriendly Ways to Reconnect With Nature Before Summer is Over
Although fall doesn’t officially start until near the end of September, kids are going to be heading back to school soon, officially ending their enjoyable summer break. Rather than spending the rest of summer connected to their computer, video games or the television (yes, this goes for you too), here are some biofriendly ways to […]
8 Environmentally-Friendly Actions Your Kids Can Take
One of the things even the most environmentally-conscious parents sometimes forget is to include their kids in on their “green” actions. I learned early on that my kids were very interested in doing things that helped save energy, prevent waste and protect the earth. My daughter, for example, doesn’t let anyone in the family leave […]