The most common practice when disposing of old furniture and appliances from around the home is to send them straight to a landfill site or ‘tip’. Even if the items aren’t broken or faulty, we will often throw away what could easily be recycled or sold on to a new owner. These larger items are not [...]
More often than not, the environment is the last thing we think about when we purchase something. But that shouldn’t be the case – we should all start considering the impact of the products we buy to our ecology -- even when they’re the smallest fashion accessories. "We should all start considering the impact of [...]
If you've decided to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, it's probably because you've noticed that reasons for living eco-friendly and "going green" are all around you. With all the information, tips and guidelines, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Yet, it is critical to understand the big picture when it comes to setting realistic goals. You can [...]
Not all renewable energy is created equally, especially when it comes to your pocket book. Many homeowners want to know the real secret to saving with renewable energy? Don't you? An overarching term, “renewable energy” is any energy that’s generated from natural resources which are readily available like wind, sunlight, and rain. Since they’re naturally replenished, there’s no [...]
Eating right and getting proper amounts of exercise are fundamental to maintaining your health. But it’s hard to work out. It’s hard to remain physically active. Especially when modern modes of transportation and communication promote a sedentary lifestyle. You’ve got to make a concerted effort at yourself if you want to experience any improving health [...]
When you lose power to your home, it is a major inconvenience and sometimes a lot more than that when you lose your connection to the grid. Regular power outages mean that backup generators are now a necessity for many homeowners. If you are looking to get a generator, it makes sense to understand how [...]
Meriam Webster defines “carbon footprint” as: "The amount of greenhouse gasses and specifically carbon dioxide emitted by something (as a person's activities or a product's manufacture and transport) during a given period." Today, individuals and corporations both try to mitigate their carbon footprint as much as possible. From switching out incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs [...]
Being an environmentally conscious person doesn’t have to take up a ton of time. There are a lot of things you can do to lessen your impact on the environment. Many of them are free or incredibly cheap, and take almost no time. Some of them actually help save you time! Switch to E-Mail Alerts If [...]
Thinking of ways to live better this year? Why not start with reducing your carbon footprint? Green living and making eco-friendly choices is a change that will not only help you but the environment. If you weren’t particularly eco-conscious in the past, the goals you create should be easy to follow so that it encourages you [...]
These days, the skincare industry seems to be painted in green shades, and it’s for the common good, too. According to recent estimates, the market of organic beauty products is expected to continue growing at an unabated speed over the next couple of years, reaching approximately $13.2 billion in 2018. But while the global demand for [...]
The holidays are here and with it comes a joy and hype to go big. We strive to buy big gifts for our friends and family. We try to one-up our neighbors in the lights and decorations. We want more, more more. In some ways we’re blinded by the glitz of the holiday lights and enamored [...]
Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and delicious [...]
It’s that time of the year again – where wish-lists are made, crazy in store sales abound and you're busy shopping for loved ones. Are you concerned about what to get your gifts for your eco-friendly loved ones? We have to admit, the holidays can be very stressful, so today we’ve rounded up 8 sustainable gift ideas [...]
Remodeling your bathroom may seem like a hard project but it’s a small price to pay to create your ideal zen zone right? Your bathroom is a place where you can be absolutely alone with your thoughts. Your bathroom is also a room where you can find lots of toxic chemicals, water and energy usage often [...]
Solar energy has gone mainstream. The costs have fallen and the number of installations have gone up in recent years, but most people still aren’t sure how to go about installing solar panels at home. "There’s a lot of buzz about roof-top solar panels throughout the country, but the details and regulations are complex." [...]
December is only a month away. This is a time when people will soon head to the malls, shopping around for gifts. Once the holiday rush goes in full swing, there will be an endless supply of gift options available. Clothes, gadgets, and the latest fashion items are all up for grabs. But have you considered [...]
Saving money on utilities is great – installing technology in your home that is good for your wallet and good for the environment is even better. There was a time, not too long ago, when there wasn’t much a homeowner could do in the way of reducing their utility bills except of course to refrain from [...]
There are all sorts of posts out there about how you can “green up” your home or work space but, if we’re being totally honest, very few of those posts are applicable to the average working human. Not everybody can afford to install solar paneling on their rooftops or redo our floors with reclaimed wood. Some of us [...]
