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March 17, 2021

Environmental Benefits of Living in a Studio Apartment

March 17, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

More than ever before, people are moving away from the countryside and into the cities. But, with the population growing rapidly every day, housing has become a real challenge, especially since most people want to live in urban areas. This rise in costs has led many city dwellers to exchange their standard homes for studio apartments, which allow them to adapt to changes, ensure affordable prices and stay at their desired location. Having less space has its cons, but it also has a lot of perks for consumers and the environment. How can living in studio apartments benefit the world around us?

February 21, 2021

3 Reasons Why Calico Bags Are Kinder to the Environment

February 21, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Hilary Wilkinson

If you haven’t heard about calico bags before, they serve as the ideal environment-friendly alternative to disposable plastic bags. Calico bags are made of plain-woven cotton fabric. Since it’s a natural material, it’s an eco-friendly and versatile product that continues to gain popularity worldwide. These bags have half-processed and unbleached cotton fibers, achieved by weaving natural cotton. The process provides the calico bags with a cream-like, raw appearance suitable for printing.

February 07, 2021

7 Green Home Improvements to Make for a Healthier Lifestyle

February 07, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Kelsey Luvisa

The beginning of a new year is a time to think about home improvement. With people across the United States spending more time at home due to COVID-19, making your space a comfortable place to spend a lot of time is important now more than ever. When you care about the environment, making improvements that are green and support a healthy lifestyle might also be on your mind. The real estate experts at HomeLight interviewed more than 1,000 agents across the United States to reveal home upgrade trends, offering some insights about updates that you should consider.

January 27, 2021

The consequences of COVID aren't that good for the environment

January 27, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

What do you think when you see a used disposable mask lying by the roadside? Some may say that it is not surprising and that the main thing is that the person used it. Others will see that this a sign that masks have become yet another kind of garbage polluting the environment. Whether you see it as an inevitable consequence of the necessity of using masks in this pandemic era, or it sets off alarm bells in your head, it's something we need to think about seriously.

January 24, 2021

How to Find Eco-Friendly Clothing Options

January 24, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Bead the Change

The turn of the century has seen shoppers increasingly go for fast fashion, where they discard apparel at the end of the season to purchase new wardrobes for the next. All this is possible because the clothing is more economical. But in recent times, awareness about the impact of synthetic fibers on the planet is inspiring people to choose more eco-friendly clothing options. They’re rethinking their choices in favor of options and brands that won’t have a lasting impact on the planet.

What can you do to find more eco-friendly clothing? It’s easier than you may think.

January 20, 2021

What you should know about microplastics and their threat to the environment

January 20, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Josh Hill

Plastic is a problem; it has penetrated every corner of the globe: the depths of the ocean and even arctic ice. But now we face a new threat, often invisible to the naked eye -- a form of plastic that is in our drinking water, the dirt we walk on and even the air we breathe!

I am talking about microplastics, tiny fragments of plastic that pollute the environment. But, where do they come from? Why are they a problem? And what can we do about them?

January 15, 2021

7 Tips to Eat Healthy When You Don't Have Time to Eat

January 15, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Leon Collier

We all move fast in a high-speed carousel and with that haste, we forget that one of our vital necessities is to feed ourselves.

Even if we can't change the way we work at the moment, we can use a few tricks when we don't have the time to cook a lavish meal.

It seems that we have no choice but to identify quick and effective ways to integrate healthy eating habits into the busy daily schedule. You’ll discover it in our recommendations, and along the way, you’ll also find ingenious solutions that can work for you.

January 10, 2021

Going Sustainable in 2021: How to Get Started

January 10, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

With every new year comes new resolutions, and as we say a very happy goodbye to the tumultuous 2020, it’s time to set some new goals for the future. So, this new year, why not include some sustainable goals for the year to better the environment and your life?

January 03, 2021

Green Roofing: Why You Should Have Solar Panels

January 03, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Sheryl Wright

Solar Panels are All the Rage

With the growing global popularity and necessity for green and sustainable energy, there is no doubt that you have seen solar panels on houses and buildings in your local area and beyond. Solar panels have become even more popular in the last few years, and many people may wonder why. You may have heard that solar panels can lower your energy bills and that they are good for the planet, but you may wonder if they are right for you and your home. In this article, you will find some helpful information that will enable you to make a decision about whether or not you should invest in solar energy.

December 27, 2020

Eco-Friendly Apartment Living

December 27, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

By its very nature, apartment living is an eco-friendlier way to live than many other modern lifestyles. This is because while living in your apartment, the odds are that you are located in an urban center. Living in an urban center means that you’re close by many things and don’t need to use as many resources as your other modern lifestyle counterparts do. However, there are still many ways to make your apartment even more environmentally sustainable. And great news for you: many of them are relatively simple. Reducing your ecological footprint and having a greater positive impact on the world around you can be a matter of making just a few minor changes!

December 27, 2020

What you need to know about CBD and Eczema

December 27, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Tanya Bure

Eczema is an extremely common skin condition nowadays. Its usual symptoms are irritation, dry skin, and inflammation. Most people suffer from it during childhood and their teenage years and simply "overgrow" it at some point. Sometimes, though, this condition may accompany a person throughout life, causing a lot of physical and psychological suffering.

December 16, 2020

Why Choose Reusable Tissues?

December 16, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Bernita Fregoso

We all know that paper tissues are produced from trees. This means that to make tissues, thousands of trees are being cut down daily across the world. Moreover, disposable tissues create a huge amount of trash, which is harmful to the environment and a key contributor to global warming. By using reusable tissues, you can help protect nature by reducing deforestation.

December 14, 2020

5 Things to Consider When Building Green

December 14, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Chloe Taylor

When it comes to new construction development, green building practices have been gaining a lot of traction in recent years. The environmental problems and challenges our planet is currently facing have prompted the need for the integration of sustainable elements into everything from interior design to architecture to construction processes. This has led to the development of numerous green technologies which only continue to evolve.

December 02, 2020

Winter can be a surprisingly busy time for gardeners.

December 02, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Tim Allen

No matter what you grow or how big (or small) your garden may be, there’s a lot of work that needs to be done as winter approaches to keep your plants safe. Weeds need to be plucked, bulbs need to be planted, shrubs and landscaping need to be wrapped up -- you know the routine.

But what about your indoor plants?

November 24, 2020

Plant-based diets: can they help reduce chronic inflammation and its associated diseases?

November 24, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Globally, the incidence of end-stage diseases that are caused by chronic inflammation are on the rise. Many of the foods that are consumed daily in a typical Western diet, including processed foods, dairy, meat, and/or trans fats, cause chronic inflammation, which lead to life-threatening diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma and stroke. There is a growing body of clinical evidence that clearly demonstrates that switching to a plant-based diet can greatly reduce your chances of developing one of these end-stage diseases, although this does not mean that you have to give up meat or animal products altogether. In fact, the current landscape of debate on veganism, vegetarianism, and meat-heavy diets is muddied by polemics, making it difficult for the average person to make an informed choice. So what does the science actually say about the effects of plant-based diets on chronic inflammation and its associated diseases?