9 practical tips for an eco-friendly kitchen remodel
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Among other eco-friendly features, the countertops are made with recycled coal fly ash. / Jeremy Levine Design via Flickr Is it time to remodel your kitchen?…
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12 easy ways to live more sustainably at home
We can’t leave the environment to the government and corporations. Fortunately, it’s no big burden to live more sustainably at home.
Your sustainable kitchen: must-have no waste, non-toxic utensils
August de Richelieu via Pexels No one decides to start an eco-friendly lifestyle and changes overnight. It takes a lifetime of learning and taking small steps.…
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How to save energy with window treatments
Most people prefer bright, sunny days to cloudy, gloomy days. And sunlight through the windows certainly cheers up a room. Unfortunately, windows also transfer heat.
The hidden costs of not going green
Going green has a reputation for being expensive. But the price we pay for our choices does not reflect the full cost. For example, whatever we buy probably comes with packaging. Then we have to pay to discard it. And we have to pay for the energy it takes to go to the store and get it.
8 cool solar products for your home: buyer’s guide
Solar products don’t all need sunlight. Some work with indoor light. You need something like these gadgets anyway, so run them on free energy!
Energy-efficient home improvements for an older home
Building codes constantly change to mandate energy efficiency. The newer a house is, the more likely it is to be energy efficient. But what are your home improvement options if you live in an older home?
Why live green? 6 essential benefits of green living
Green living doesn’t have to be complicated, but it will touch every part of your life. Now, don’t make too many changes all at once, but eventually you’ll change the way you eat, clean, take care of your yard, travel, and so on.
How to have an awesome sustainable home
Sustainability begins at home. That is, we can’t demand that governments or businesses or our society in general act sustainably until we do ourselves. You can practice sustainability at home by adopting such habits as reducing waste or conserving water. But what is a sustainable home?
Houseplants and clean indoor air
Some rights reserved by prettyemmy Houseplants are not only pretty; they clean indoor air. You knew, of course, that plants “breathe” in carbon dioxide and breathe…
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