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Everyone buys food, but did you know that there are ways you can ensure that your shopping trips add as little to your carbon footprint as possible? These green shopping tips for buying food will help turn you into a sustainable shopper in no time. Buy in Season – Whether it’s plants, meat, or fish, … Read more
When you want to be as green as possible buying things for your home, plus cleaning them, is something you will want to think about carefully. Furniture and cleaning products are some of the most environmentally damaging things you can buy. Thankfully, companies are starting to answer the call for sustainable furniture and cleaning supplies. … Read more
For furniture to be considered “green,” it needs to follow sustainable growth principals, including low toxic materials, and it should be durable enough to last a long time. Also, it should be easy to repair, disassemble, and recycle if a problem happens. So many things we buy today aren’t repairable, much less recyclable, which is … Read more
Microbeads are small pieces of plastic that are typically round and very small. Usually, they’re only about a millimeter in size. They’re used in exfoliating beauty products like body wash and face scrub. They are very dangerous to the environment, and thankfully they have been banned in personal care products by most first-world countries as … Read more
Finding sustainable materials for your home requires that you develop an understanding of manufacturing processes. Even the materials listed can become not so sustainable if the growers and manufacturers aren’t using eco-friendly practices, so check out any company you want to buy from first. Bamboo Bamboo fiber is an excellent material to use for carpets, … Read more
Due to the issues the earth is having with climate change and the increase in pollution the world over, most people are trying to reuse, recycle, and repurpose when they can. Even when it comes to decorating, you’ll want to be as sustainable as possible to avoid adding more pollution to your environment. Don’t Buy … Read more
One thing that is super-exciting today is all the new materials being created. These new materials are eco-friendly and can make for great use as upholstery for your next sofa recover, or just to know about before you buy new furniture. When you go shopping, you may want to ask questions such as whether it … Read more
When shopping for eco-friendly furniture, it can help to know some basic tips. This list is not all-inclusive, but it will get you started. Today, a new eco-friendly company opens every day, so something new may be out there right now that you will love. The important part to remember is to study the company … Read more
Reading labels is an important part of shopping that ensures you are only spending your money in a way that supports your personal ideals and values. Sadly, the more new symbols and assurances that are created, the harder deceptive product sellers work to fool their buyers. If you want to ensure that you choose eco-friendly … Read more
There is almost no better way for a single individual to lower their carbon footprint than choosing to eat more pulses and beans. Pulses help make the soil healthier, use less water, and because they are so shelf-stable and store easily, they are perfect for feeding people in all parts of the world. Pulses are … Read more