Green Living

Fall is a cozy season that is a great time embrace sustainable living. With the changing weather, this shift in the year is perfect for making small (or big) changes that promote sustainability.  Here are some easy ways to incorporate some eco-friendly habits into your fall lifestyle. Energy-Efficient Lighting With shorter days starting in August, […]

Gardeners usually enjoy the great outdoors and often have an appreciation for sustainability. Eco-friendly gifts are a thoughtful way to both support their hobby as well as the environment.  There are so many useful gifts that gardeners can use and enjoy, that also have a sustainable twist.  Here are some ideas! Compost Bin A compact

Gardening is already a move towards living more sustainably. However, there are always more ways to make your gardening more eco-friendly. You may find it surprising how many traditional gardening practices can take a toll on the environment. You can easily make a zero-waste gardening strategy that benefits the planet. Here’s how to make low-impact,

Dried orange slices are useful for a variety of projects, such as decor, wreaths, garlands, and more.  This is a nice eco-friendly craft that is very sustainable, as you can simply compost the slices when you no longer want to use them. How to prepare the oranges Choose oranges that are firm and ripe. Navel

Summer is a wonderful time to try some eco-friendly habits.  This can be a busy time with lots of travel and activities, so it is good to have some essentials that help you to be more sustainable.  These are often great ways to save money as well!  Here are some basics to help you be

Summer is a time to enjoy visits to the beach, travel, barbeques, and much more, but often comes with a high carbon footprint. Making a few zero-waste swaps can help you enjoy your summertime with less impact on the environment. These swaps are simple, affordable, and can make a big difference over time. Water Bottles

Single-use plastics may be convenient, but they come with a large environmental footprint.  Most are used briefly, but take hundreds of years to break down. Plastics often end up in oceans, rivers, and landfills, where they pollute ecosystems and harm wildlife. Plastics also break into microplastics, which are now found in everything from drinking water

Zero waste is a strategy for minimizing the amount of trash we send to landfills by rethinking how we use resources. It focuses on reducing waste, reusing whenever possible, recycling correctly, and composting organic materials. The goal isn’t necessarily to produce no waste at all, but to create a more sustainable, circular system where materials

Father’s Day is a special opportunity to show appreciation for the dad in your life, and it can a good opportunity to embrace sustainable gifts and celebrations. Here are some tips for planning a thoughtful day. Choose Meaningful, Low-Impact Gifts Look for gifts that are sustainable and thoughtful. Think about reusable gear like a stainless

Trees are phenomenal natural engineers, serving as the backbone of ecological balance on Earth. They engage in a silent yet powerful exchange with the environment through photosynthesis, turning carbon dioxide into life-giving oxygen. This intricate process refreshes our air and helps offset the tremendous amounts of greenhouse gases human activities produce. Moreover, trees strengthen the