With our busy lives and being constantly on the move, it’s important to be able to grab a quick bite as we go about our day. For vegans that requires a little more thought as they don’t have the variety of options that omnivores do. As a vegan, one of the questions I constantly get asked...
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Introduction Cutting back on the amount of water we use is one of the most important aspects of reducing the environmental footprint of our homes. What most people do not understand, however, is that the majority of residential water usage actually occurs outside the home. The water we use for water...
It’s the holiday season, and maybe you’ve accepted an invitation to a family celebration, perhaps Thanksgiving or Christmas. The party planner is delighted and tells you they’re looking forward to seeing you and they’re planning on cooking a great big bird. Oh, you reply, by ...
As you’ve probably heard, the fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries on the planet. The manufacturing process uses vast quantities of water, which is not sustainable, and the toxic chemicals and dyes used to make clothing can harm fashion industry workers and p...
Modular homes are built almost entirely off-site, in climate-controlled factories. The home is constructed in parts that are known as modules, and when they are finished they are transported to the building site. Each module is put together onsite, and cranes are used to put the home together and at...
Whether you’re in the kitchen for a quick ten-minute meal or preparing for a whole feast, the working area will have to be cleaned afterward. If you are not a fan of chemical cleaning products that could harm your health and the environment, there are eco-friendly solutions that will keep your...
If it’s a normal day, you probably used some fresh water, generated some wastewater, and used some energy. Seems pretty harmless, right? The only thing is that there are almost 8 billion other people doing the same, which adds up to a system that is increasingly out of balance. Fast-paced populati...
Running a home can be expensive — and bad for the environment. Though it might not seem like leaving a lamp plugged in when it isn’t in use or running a few half-loads of laundry are big energy wasters, these small actions can add up to a larger electricity bill and carbon footprint for your...
As a pet owner, knowing which products are best for your pet can be a challenge. There are countless brands to choose from, and many product manufacturers try to deceive you with misleading labels and confusing ingredient lists. If you are looking for sustainable, environmentally-friendly pet produc...
Plenty of people know that outdoor exercising can be refreshing, but what’s not as widely known are the specific scientific benefits and just how powerful their effects truly are. Whether you’re hiking through the trees or running out on the open trail, that crisp flow of open air isn’t just m...
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Do you ever feel a pang of guilt when you reach for your conventional kitchen cleaners in plastic bottles, knowing there are eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning products that could be safer for your home and the planet? Maybe you’ve thought about making the switch — like using a plant-based dishwa...
Ever wondered what would happen if you just stopped throwing things away? If you stopped buying products with excessive packaging, or only bought what you need? Meet the zero waste movement: a growing movement of people (the zero waste generation, if you will) committed to drastically reducing their...
Key Takeaways Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are QR codes on clothing tags that reveal a garment’s origin, materials, and care instructions—driving a new era of transparency and traceability in fashion. DPPs make it easier to verify sustainability claims, support clothing repair, boost resale ...
These weird and wonderful recycling businesses are tackling the critical challenge of waste in the most unexpected ways. From used hotel soap and old toothbrushes to hair clippings and elephant poop—these entrepreneurs and nonprofits are turning what looks like useless junk into something of real...