Waiting for Hot Water
To save water while waiting for hot water, you can cluster the tasks that require hot water so it doesn’t have to send a new batch every time. Even better, insulate your home’s water pipes or switch over to a tankless system.
Can the Rising Trend of Minimalism Help the Environment?
Minimalism — reducing clutter, buying & wasting less — is more popular than ever now thanks to Millennials aversion to their parents’ pack rat mentality.
Fighting the Flu at Work
The flu doesn’t have to knock your business down if you take appropriate environmental precautions to prevent its spread around your workplace.
Regenerative Agriculture: There’s No Tilling How Much CO2 We Can Save
Regenerative Agriculture (RA) describes farming and grazing practices that help reverse climate change by rebuilding the organic matter in soil and restoring degraded soil biodiversity.
Sustainable Retail: No Longer An Oxymoron
Retail is often considered the antithesis of sustainability, but retailers can take steps to make sure they are minimizing their impact on the environment…
Renewable Energy Progress: Reasons to Hope
Contrary to what the current administration would have us believe, renewables are the most cost-effective, economically beneficial options for energy sourcing and infrastructure going forward.
Stopping That Drain Clog Naturally
Preventative maintenance and an occasional all-natural vinegar and water flush may be enough to keep your drains running free without the help of chemical clog removers.
Eco-Village Movement Flourishing Across United States
More than 140 different intentional communities based around sustainability are in operation across the U.S., including Ecovillage at Ithaca (pictured here) which started in the early 1990s.
Is a Green Build Too Expensive for Me? How to Compromise
If you’re building a new home, it’s both eco-friendly and economically prudent to make it as green as it can be. So go ahead and incorporate solar power, buy hyper-efficient appliances and incorporate natural and recycled materials where you can.
Pedal Power: How Biking Could Change American Society
Get on that bike and get in shape, lower your carbon footprint and save lots of money…