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Vaping: Liquid Nicotine Can Kill the Environment
Vaping remains controversial because its health impact is unknown. But people should not only focus on the health benefits, but also consider its environmental impact.
School Day Tips: Packing a “Green” Lunch
Do you send your child off to school with a home-made lunch? Follow these tips to make the process as “green” as possible.
Guide to an Environmentally-Friendly Office
Most people spend almost a third of their lives at the office. Work-based activities can have a huge impact on the environment and sometimes we are completely oblivious to it. Aside from switching off standby appliances at the socket, here are twelve comprehensive tips for an environmentally-friendly office:
7 Ways College Students Can Go Green and Save Money
College students are known for their active involvement in many movements and one of those movements is definitely living an eco-friendly life. If you are one of those students, this article has some options on how you can do your part in keeping our environment clean and healthy, while saving you some money
How Sustainable Is Recycling?
Recycling has been a key part of sustainability efforts in developed countries for decades. It’s a tried-and-true, effective way to reduce waste and prolong the life of valuable resources — right? Well, it’s not that simple. Let’s see how effective recycling truly is at cutting back on waste and helping the environment.
5 Tips for Teaching Green Living Early
Children have a special perspective on green spaces and quirky creatures that adults should admire, and encourage. Here are five tips for instilling a passion for green living in your kids.
The Benefits Of Running An Environmentally-Friendly Business
Becoming a sustainable business is about more than just pleasing customers. Numerous benefits come from developing more sustainable practices and products, including increasing the overall company’s bottom line. Learn the top benefits of becoming a greener company, and the strategies you can use to transform your business into one.
The Real Cost of Technology and Why You Should Recycle Responsibly
Toxic materials such as mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, beryllium, chromium and other components of electronics contaminate both the environment and harm the workers processing them. By recycling old electronics locally and responsibly, we make sure that toxic waste is not contributing to environmental or health problems elsewhere in the world.
How to Dispose of Old Tires in Environmentally Friendly Ways
There are numerous environmentally friendly ways of disposing of old tires. We'll be exploring some of the options today, along with what you can do right now with the old tires in your garage or backyard.
A Beginner’s Guide to the Circular Economy
The circular economy is an approach to resource use that focuses on keeping materials in use for as long as possible. It seeks to eliminate waste through reuse, recycling, or recovery. Today we dive deeper into the circular economy to understand the growing interest. We look at the benefits for businesses, individuals, and society. We also explore the challenges to full adoption by companies.
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The Latest Technology Trends To Reduce Your Eco Footprint
With new applications for smart devices being developed every day, ‘green’ apps are a dime a dozen. Here are a few worth checking out.
20 Ways to Recycle & Upcycle Old Fabric
Before you toss any bits of material, try some of these recycling and upcycling ideas. You'll reduce your waste and give new life to an old fabric!
51 Household Uses of Baking Soda
Here are 51 uses for baking soda in your home that can change your life for the better. This inexpensive pantry item has many applications!
Are Vertical Farms the Future of Sustainable Agriculture?
Vertical farming could be an incredible asset for the future of sustainable agriculture. Keep reading to learn how this technology is revolutionizing how we produce food.
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What You Can (and Shouldn’t!) Burn in Your Fireplace
However you choose to while away the colder winter months, careful consideration of what to burn in the fireplace is one way to make greener choices.
4 Simple Ways to Unclog a Drain Without Harmful Chemicals
There are several inexpensive and non-toxic methods you can use to unclog drains in your home with ingredients you probably already have in your cabinets.
The Latest Developments and Breakthroughs in Solar
The solar industry has come a long way in just the last few years. The latest developments and breakthroughs in solar technology include longer-lasting solar cells, solar cells that you can print onto flexible surfaces, solar panels that track the sun from east to west throughout the day, and solar power plants that work at night. Here's a breakdown of the breakthroughs we're most excited about.