Prepare for Changing Seasonal Mood Shifts with These Tips

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Prepare for Changing Seasonal Mood Shifts with These Tips

Guest post by Grace Cruz

While there is still some time left for autumn to arrive, the colder months aren’t too far away! As we enjoy the last few weeks of sunshine and warmth, there are many factors to take into consideration for winter. Since the days become shorter and nights longer, many people in Canada and other cold winter climates experience winter blues or seasonal depression (SAD). This can result in feeling low all the time, having no energy for social interactions, low motivation, and weight fluctuations. This blog post will introduce you to 5 ingenious methods for tackling seasonal depression to help you get your health in check before winter arrives

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5 steps to a productive food garden this fall

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5 steps to a productive food garden this fall

While many people only grow food gardens during the spring and summer months, there’s no reason that your gardening season has to end now, unless you are in a part of the world where the weather turns bitterly cold in the fall, and you have no season extending tools (or options for indoor growing). As the hot summer months give way to cooler temperatures, you can begin planting new varieties of food crops, or continue successive planting of summer-to-fall vegetables and herbs.

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Keeping Cities Cool: A Sustainable Cooling Handbook

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Keeping Cities Cool: A Sustainable Cooling Handbook

Global warming is fast becoming the greatest threat to the future of humanity. The threat arises from climatic change and human activities such as urbanization, which accounts for between 71 and 76 percent of final energy consumption around the world, according to the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat). Since cities and urban locations play such a significant role in generating heat and carbon emissions, there is an urgent need to make them more sustainable through different measures provided by organizations such as the United Nations.

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The 2022 guide to EV charging times

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The 2022 guide to EV charging times

Electric cars are easy to drive, look great, are becoming cheaper to purchase, and better for the environment than gasoline or diesel engine vehicles. If you’ve considered investing in one or are wondering whether to install EV charging stations at your business, you probably want to know how long it takes to fully charge an electric car.

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Why your lawn care should include micro clover

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Why your lawn care should include micro clover

In much of the Northern Hemisphere, August is one of the hottest months of the year. As a result, many lawns are parched, with patches of brown and an overgrowth of hardy weeds scarring the landscape. Keeping a lawn green year-round is especially challenging this time of year; even more so if your area has seen a relentless onslaught of summer heat or drought conditions, or your city or municipality has placed restrictions on your use of water.

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Why Organic Food Companies Should Use ERP Systems

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Why Organic Food Companies Should Use ERP Systems

Guest post by Lora Young

An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is an essential business software that gathers data from different departments in one database to enable leaders to track the company's pulse using a single reality vision. These systems unify vital business functions, including manufacturing, finance, customer communication, order and inventory management, sales and marketing, human resources, and project management.

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The Best Kratom Strains to Try in 2022

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The Best Kratom Strains to Try in 2022

Kratom is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family native to Southeast Asia. This herbal supplement has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. In recent years, kratom has become more popular in Western countries as an alternative to traditional pain relievers. Kratom is available in many forms, including powders, capsules, and leaves that can be chewed or brewed into a tea.

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How Does Solar Energy Aid in the Reduction of Emissions?

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How Does Solar Energy Aid in the Reduction of Emissions?

There is a growing need for more energy in light of recent social and economic progress. We are all dependent on energy to fulfill our day-to-day requirements. As a direct result of this increased demand, there has been a rise in the use of fossil fuels, which has led to an increase in the number of carbon emissions. Consequently, increased demand has resulted in an overall rise in global temperatures.

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The Innovative Use of Renewable Energy in the Construction Industry

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The Innovative Use of Renewable Energy in the Construction Industry

Guest post by Chris Jackson

Going green to create sustainable systems and technology is the best trend currently leading the construction industry’s direction. This movement has shifted many aspects of the building process, resulting in numerous innovative concepts that companies now utilize to optimize their work. One such innovation is renewable energy.

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5 Ways That Companies Greenwash

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5 Ways That Companies Greenwash

As consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious, companies have begun to cater to the growing expectation that the production process and the materials used are clean and leave a low carbon footprint. However, implementing these changes is costly, and many companies have begun greenwashing by claiming their products are environmentally friendly without actually making the changes necessary to ensure that their products are truly green.

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Want a Healthier Home? How Pressure Washing Can Help

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Want a Healthier Home? How Pressure Washing Can Help

Pressure washing is an important part of maintaining your home. It also boosts curb appeal, making your home more attractive to neighbors, visitors, and potential buyers, and increasing its value over time. While it may not be necessary to pressure wash your home more than once a year, depending on the type of materials used in its construction and the environmental conditions in your area, annual pressure washing has benefits that go beyond aesthetics and valuation: it can help you maintain a healthier home both inside and out.

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What is the Difference Between Wholesale and Retail Energy?

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What is the Difference Between Wholesale and Retail Energy?

With inflation reducing the spending power of many households and business around the world, many of us are concerned about the rising cost of energy. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in the US, the average retail expenditure on electricity alone rose 4.3% in 2021 to an average of .013.7 kilowatts per hour (roughly $122 per month) for residential homes.

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5 Things You Need to Know About PEMF Therapy

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5 Things You Need to Know About PEMF Therapy

Guest post by Amelia Croud

What is PEMF therapy? Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) or low field magnetic stimulation (LFMS) therapy is a noninvasive technology that stimulates and encourages the body's natural recovery process using electromagnetic waves. Some researchers and therapists believe that PEMF therapy works by increasing the body’s capacity to release nitric oxide, which plays a critical role in healing wounds regulating the body’s inflammatory response, cell proliferation, collagen formation, and antimicrobial action.

If you have asked any of these questions or have serious concerns about investing in PEMF, this article is written with people like you in mind. Below we address the 5 most important things you need to know about PEMF and its dangers.

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Why Real Estate Buyers Prioritize Green Homes

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Why Real Estate Buyers Prioritize Green Homes

Guest post by Imala Green

The residential real estate domain is dynamic, and a lot has changed in the landscape in recent years. From building materials to designs, construction techniques, and methodologies, every aspect has evolved with time. The pandemic was a catalyst in this context as it altered the way people think about buying decisions, promoting green homes and living. Unsurprisingly, real estate buyers have a fresh perspective on purchasing living spaces in the new normal.

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Do I Need Council Approval to Install Solar Panels in Sydney?

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Do I Need Council Approval to Install Solar Panels in Sydney?

Guest post by Alex Chapman

Installing solar panels on your roof can reduce your energy costs and carbon emissions. The solar energy that' is produced by photovoltaic panels, the most popular form of solar delivery in use today (also known as solar PV), generated approximately 10 per cent of Australia's electricity in 2020-21, briefly surpassing coal for the first time.

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