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There is no real reason to buy everything new for your child. Not only does buying new contribute to the problems with manufacturing pollution, but also to landfills when the old stuff doesn’t sell or go to a new family. But, having said that, it’s important to do your research so that you know when … Read more
In the US, most of us take the water from our taps for granted (unless we live in Flint, Michigan) – to the point where we don’t pay enough attention to our consumption. This can literally be thousands of dollars down the drain annually. One leaky tap, large toilet tank, or hose trickling in the … Read more
Congratulations on making the decision to live a green life. While the changes can be a bit difficult to transition into in the beginning, the outcome is one of a more fulfilled and complete life. As growing concerns of the ozone layer and increased complications with the global economy continue to rise, more families are … Read more
So you want to live a green lifestyle but don’t know where to start? You are certainly not alone in this matter. Lots of people would like to live a green life whether to save the environment or to save on their wallets, but many of them don’t know where to start. Living a green … Read more
If you struggle to cut down on food waste but you hate the thought of it ending up in landfill, there is an alternative. You can use leftover food scraps to make your own compost. Making your own compost is great for the environment. It can also be really satisfying too. So, how can you … Read more
If you’re worried about the level of food you are wasting, you can start looking at ways to reuse it. Did you know that most of the food you throw away can be used in leftover recipes? Here, we’ll look at just five leftover recipes you can use to cut down on food waste at … Read more
Ready to start cutting back on your food waste? There are lots of things you can do to reduce the amount of food you throw away. Not only will this help the environment, but it will also help your wallet. So, if you’re ready to save money while saving the planet, check out these six … Read more
When you’re trying to cut down on waste, avoiding using too much packaging is a great tip to follow. The truth is, most food we purchase comes in packaging that cannot be recycled. While this is an issue which needs to be addressed by manufacturers, there are things we can do as consumers too. Here … Read more
Just because you enjoy making a change to your home now and then doesn’t mean you cannot do it sustainably. The real trick is to try to stick to natural materials, buy used, and use low or no VOC paint to change up the look of furniture and walls easily. Decorate with Things You Already … Read more
One issue when you’re trying to be sustainable and not harm the environment yet have an attractive and well-lit house is choosing the right type of sustainable lighting ideas. Here are eight ideas to inspire you. Replace Your Incandescent Bulbs The first thing you need to do as the lights burn out is to replace … Read more