Maintaining a nice-looking lawn takes a lot of work, but it all feels worthwhile when, at the end of a long day, you get to sit outside and enjoy it. Owning and using a good lawnmower is a key part of being able to create a nice-looking lawn. But you need to look after it. Below, [...]
Realistically speaking, moving to a new home can be a life-changing event but it can also have a negative impact on the environment. When you relocate, you usually use disposable packing materials and make several trips with a moving truck, thereby increasing your carbon footprint. Fortunately, it’s not too late to minimize the environmental impact of [...]
Did you know that humans extract about 55 billion tons of fossil energy, biomass, minerals, and metals from the surface of our planet? Well, it's true. This staggering statistic is only one way that people are accidentally but irreversibly damaging the very environment that sustains them. Luckily, it's easier than ever to do your part in [...]
Many people decide that their house needs a makeover, whether it’s because there's insufficient space or they feel like it’s time for a change. When you know it’s time for an upgrade, you should do it right. According to a 2019 U.S Houzz and Home Report, the standard homeowner spent, on average, $15,000 on their home [...]
The feeling of catching a fish gives an incomparable adrenaline rush, maybe that’s why it’s a popular activity. For some people, it’s a leisure sport which allows you to sit back and enjoy the tranquility of surrounding waters. However, fishing can be quite damaging to the environment. Ill-suited equipment, trash left behind, and oil spills are [...]
Choices you make in the setup and running of your home can impact the environment and, ultimately, the sustainability of the planet. If you have considered adopting a more environmentally-friendly approach to your daily life, the first steps begin at home. Consider trying some of these basic home improvements to save energy and live a greener [...]
Should I go solar? If you are a homeowner, you have likely asked yourself this question once or twice. Using solar energy comes with a variety of benefits, ranging from reducing your carbon footprint to the potential to earn extra money from net metering. There are many reasons to go solar, including economic, personal, and environmental. [...]
Over the years, solar energy has proved beneficial, and it has become a significant source of energy for most families and an alternative source for many companies worldwide. Due to drastic advancements in technology over the past few years, solar energy has turned out to be significantly more efficient in producing clean energy. This kind of [...]
Sustainability has become an increasingly relevant buzzword in the past decade or so, with more businesses than ever before going after the great green dollar. This is partly because being more eco-friendly isn’t only better for the environment and perhaps for your bottom line, but it can even offer your business a marketable edge. According to [...]
In recent years, everyone on a personal and commercial level is trying to be more eco-friendly. The high rate of climate change, global pollution, and health are all reasons we’re trying to take a more green approach. We see plenty of cleaning supplies now that say “non-toxic” or “natural” that don’t have harsh ingredients, which are [...]
When you’re looking for something amazing for a birthday or anniversary, wouldn’t it be great if you could give the gift of health and wellness? Instead of picking out items that your loved ones may or may not use, choose earth-friendly gifts that are made using sustainable ingredients. Everyone welcomes edible items packed with organic flavors, [...]
Each person on this planet should strive to replace bad habits with good and healthy ones. Consuming the right foods is one of the key ways to improve your immune system and overall health. Because of that, keeping pests away from your kitchen should be one of the main priorities. You will have to struggle with [...]
Do Water Bottle Filters Really Work? Filter bottles are recommended on almost every trip, outdoors, and walking website. We have seen many videos that show how great filter bottles are, how long they last, and how little they affect our climate, unlike their plastic water bottle counterparts. All filter bottles are operating in the same way. [...]
Gardening isn't just for people with big yards or magical green thumbs. Anyone, anywhere, can take part in this soothing hobby. If you have limited space to work with, you can always create a miniature garden indoors. Mint tin gardens have been a lifesaver for apartment dwellers and office workers who want to bring their cubicle [...]
When we think about greywater, we usually consider the used water in our homes that we send down the drain. In a world where almost a billion people do not have clean water to drink and die from poor hygiene and waterborne pathogens, wasting the water in our homes is a crime. On the other hand, [...]
Buying a new home can be a stressful ordeal. With an endless choice of houses, it’s not easy to make the right decision. The concept of green living is gaining a lot of fame, and you’ll come across both traditional and eco-friendly houses on sale. However, you need the right information to get the most suitable [...]
Every day is a new opportunity to change your life. Some people form new goals to help them get more active or find a new passion in life. Others start learning about going green, which has shifted from a cultural trend to a respected lifestyle as climate change becomes more prevalent with time. There are many [...]
The effective treatment of patients in any health facility depends on the availability of adequate and reliable power. Unfortunately, 12.5% of the rural population in Singapore does not have access to this reliable power. It means that their medical warehouses, procedures requiring power, and laboratory activities, among others, are curtailed. Some of these challenges would be [...]
Plastic Free July is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation that aims to work towards their vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste. To mark its 10-year anniversary, the Plastic Free July® challenge is calling on people to choose to refuse single-use plastic in a bid to help exceed last year’s worldwide [...]
From spiders to mosquitos to ants, household pests can be a huge headache. Nobody wants bugs creeping around the house, but at the same time, getting rid of an infestation is not easy. One of the most common ways to fight back is with pesticides. Many pesticides are filled with chemicals that not only attack [...]
Your home is the best place to start when it comes to living a natural, eco-friendly lifestyle. While it may feel like there's a lot to consider in the care of your property, you don't have to overhaul your whole cleaning cabinet right away. Learn about what natural products work best for you and your household [...]
Electronic waste (e-waste) is composed of harmful chemicals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and bromine. Improper disposal of devices and gadgets can lead to these deadly chemicals to contaminate the soil, water sources, and pollute the air we breathe. Recycling electronic products is one of the most environmentally-friendly approaches to minimizing e-waste, but recycling sometimes results in [...]
Electric radiators are starting to be seen as a greener alternative to traditional radiators. While they need to use electricity from your house supply, the fact that you’re removing that reliance on the traditional heating system can help dramatically cut how much oil/gas you use. Those buying an electric radiator will usually be getting the product [...]
It’s easy to assume that just because your garden is outdoors, that it qualifies as an entirely green or natural space. This isn’t wholly accurate actually, as a lot of the systems we use to plant, maintain and care for our gardens can introduce unnatural or non-green substances which could harm the environment or contribute to [...]
