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Going Green at Easter: How To Celebrate Sustainably
Here we share a few sustainable Easter ideas which will help you reuse your decorations year after year, and make even the brightest Easter baskets easily affordable.How to Color Easter Eggs with Natural Ingredients
One of the best family activities to take part in during Easter is coloring eggs. This year, swap out the artificial dyes for natural ingredients. Learn about the best natural ingredients to use to color your Easter eggs and how to color easter eggs with natural ingredients.Teff: The Healthy Sustainable Superfood
Teff is a small fine grain native to Ethiopia (and now in other regions) that's nutrient-dense, gluten-free, and sustainable. Here's a look at what makes this grain a superfood, plus its health and sustainability benefits10 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products You Can DIY
How do you make your clean routine green? Here are some eco-friendly cleaning products you can simply DIY.10 Creative Ways to Reuse Packaging Materials
With plastic-free packaging becoming more commonplace, packaging is increasingly easier and cheaper to recycle. These are just some of the creative ways to reuse packaging materials.
- HOME IMPROVEMENT
Accoya Wood: A Great Sustainable Building Material
Accoya wood is a new sustainable building material that remains biodegradable, but also lasts longer, maintains dimensional stability better, and strengthens softwood to rival hardwood.Design Solutions for Net-Zero Homes
A Net-Zero Home is a sustainable building development producing more, or equal amounts of clean energy that they require. Building one requires proper planning from the start.7 Green Living Projects for Autumn
Autumn is never short of green-friendly projects around the home and garden. Here are seven green ideas to keep you busy in the season of pumpkin spice, apples, cinnamon, and falling leaves:How Your Roof Affects Your HVAC System
The connection between your roof and your air conditioning bill may not seem clear at first, but the roof you have will make a big difference on how hard your home is to cool.10 Tips for an Energy-Efficient Home
Even if you are already a conscious energy saver, there are always ways to use energy more efficiently. Here are ten suggestions for creating an energy efficient home, without compromising on design, or overspending.
- RENEWABLE ENERGY
6 Cool Solar Panel Alternatives For Your Home
Solar energy is clean, efficient, and appealing. However, not everyone likes a full, or complicated setup. Here are some solar panel alternatives for every household need.Creating an Off-Grid Lifestyle [Infographic]
This infographic illustrates ways to live off the grid, along with the anatomy of an off-grid home.10 Tips for an Energy-Efficient Home
Even if you are already a conscious energy saver, there are always ways to use energy more efficiently. Here are ten suggestions for creating an energy efficient home, without compromising on design, or overspending.The Beginner’s Guide to Going Off-Grid
It is vital that we as individuals play our part in saving the environment by each minimizing our dependence on fossil fuels. Here are some simple, environmentally-conscious tips to get you started with living off-grid.5 Ways to Make Sure Your Solar Panels Operate at Their Optimum
Solar panels are an effective way to cut your carbon footprint as well as your expenses. To entirely exploit the available solar energy, the solar panels must operate at an optimum level. There are a few hacks to ensure the optimum output from the solar panels. This article highlights five various methods of solar panel optimization.
- GARDENING
Growing Flowers from Seeds: All You Need to Know
Growing flowers from seeds is a highly satisfactory process. However, one should master a few tricks to ensure the best result. Here are the few things you should know.How to Create a Kitchen Garden – Infographic
Gardening brings a sense of achievement and accomplishment. The infographic details the best ways to start and create a thriving kitchen garden.Gardening Tips for Beginners
If you’ve never gardened before, there is no time like the present. Here are six easy ways to get your hands dirty.Cultivating a Sustainable Garden with Beekeeping
Whether you are a fan of honey, want to incorporate more beautiful flowers into your space or love being able to have a positive impact on the environment, beekeeping can prove to be a fun and a sustainable hobby.10 Autumn Gardening Tips
Are you anxiously looking forward to tame and keep your garden in shape during the cold and dry season of Autumn? Here are 10 exclusive Autumn gardening tips which will help you achieve this goal easily.
- RECIPES
Vegan Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad With Crispy Tortilla Strips Recipe
There's nothing better than some crunchy tortilla chips served alongside fresh guacamole, except when they are turned into a delicious salad. This light and refreshing salad mimics the taste of your favorite Taco Tuesday treat but is hearty enough to eat as a meal.Vegan Lasagna Recipe
This vegan lasagna recipe is super easy to make, with a veggie-packed filling and a creamy béchamel sauce to match.Blueberry Pie Oatmeal Smoothie Bowl
The thought of eating a bowl of oatmeal or cup of blueberries isn’t that appealing to most folks. But what if you could combine these ingredients into something that has the sweetness of ice cream and the varied texture of a pie? Well, you can – and this smoothie bowl recipe does just that.Vegan Frittata Recipe
Filled with healthy ingredients like tofu, onion, zucchini and peppers, this frittata is a high protein dish and makes a delicious vegan meal.
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