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Lifestyle

Lifestyle explores how sustainability expresses itself in the rhythms of everyday life — the choices we make at home, in the garden, in the kitchen, in our wardrobes, and as we move through the world.

This section focuses on practical guidance, thoughtful reflections, and grounded ideas for reducing waste, consuming more intentionally, and reconnecting with the environment. We explore cultural habits, home practices, and the shifting values behind how people live in a time of ecological urgency.

Whether you’re searching for simple steps or deeper lifestyle shifts, this category brings together stories that make sustainability feel personal, possible, and meaningful.

How to A Real Christmas Tree Last Longer

How Do You Make A Real Christmas Tree Last Longer?

October 21, 2023October 5, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

How Long Do Real Christmas Trees Last: 7 Proven Tips to Make a Real Christmas Tree Last Longer

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Ecology, Lifestyle, Waste
Visit Costa Rica Sustainably

9 Best Ways to Visit Costa Rica Sustainably: A 2024 Guide

October 21, 2023October 2, 2023 by Kristin Danks

We’re going to highlight the best ways you can be a responsible tourist and visit Costa Rica sustainably so that its wilderness can remain for years to come.

Categories Travel Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
Ideas to live more sustainably in the city - Grouphug portable solar panel stuck on window, with buildings visible outside

How To Live More Ethically In The City

October 21, 2023September 27, 2023 by Sadie Kromm

We are all essential in making a city function. As we try to live more ethically, no matter our influence, we are helping to reduce environmental injustices.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
A child in the wild. Nature can help to teach kids about sustainability

Teach Kids about Sustainability: A Guide for Green Parenting

September 25, 2025September 17, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

We discuss why it’s important to teach kids about sustainability, and look at some strategies and activities that can make the process fun and educational.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Ana Marković, Carbon, Education, Recycling, Sustainability, Zero-waste
icebreaker Review

icebreaker Review: Granary Sleeveless Dress and Merino Tee

October 21, 2023September 11, 2023 by Ariel Kroon

Review: the icebreaker Granary Sleeveless Dress and Merino Linen Tee are perfect for light activity on most summer days, even despite climate-changed weather.

Categories Fashion Tags Brand guide, Climate, Environment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability
The Ergonomic Office Chair and Sustainability

The Ergonomic Office Chair and Sustainability

October 21, 2023September 4, 2023 by Darren Sherwood

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in our daily lives. Hence, it’s important to find an ergonomic office chair that is also planet friendly.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Business, Health, Lifestyle, Plastic, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Safe and Sustainable Home: Cabin on plain before mountains

Creating a Safe and Sustainable Home: The Ultimate Guide

December 9, 2025August 23, 2023 by David Evans

This in-depth guide explores creating a sustainable home, one that that is not only safe for you and your family, but is also kind to our planet.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Gardening, Lifestyle, Organic food, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Renter-Friendly Ways to Work From Home More Sustainably - View from the sidewalk of a green tiled building with plants in the window frame

10 Renter-Friendly Ways to Work From Home More Sustainably

December 9, 2025August 20, 2023 by Lauren Plug

Create an environmentally-friendly work-from-home environment without going all extreme makeover on your home. Check out these 10 easy tips instead!

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Creating a Beautiful Garden: House with english garden and green grass

Creating a Beautiful Garden: Tips for Growing a Lush Garden

December 9, 2025August 20, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

Creating a beautiful garden is a rewarding endeavor that brings joy and tranquility to your outdoor space. This guide offers some simple and practical tips!

Categories Garden Tags Ecology, Environment, Gardening, Lifestyle
Gardening tools and a straw hat on the grass in the garden - Sustainable Gifting Ideas To Surprise Your Partner

Sustainable Gifting Ideas – 12 Ways To Surprise Your Partner

February 5, 2026August 19, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

Presenting sustainable gifts to your partner demonstrates love and showcases your shared vision for a greener and brighter future.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Housing Cooperatives and Environmental Sustainability: An urban garden

Housing Cooperatives and Environmental Sustainability

December 9, 2025August 18, 2023 by Amanda Winstead

This article looks at exactly what housing cooperatives are, and how things like co-housing and high-density housing can support environmental sustainability.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
How Consumers Contribute to Sustainability: Sustainable label by glasses on fabric

How Consumers Contribute to Sustainability: Facts and Tips

October 21, 2023August 5, 2023 by Paige Isgar-Fisher

How can ethical consumers contribute to sustainability? There is a significant impact on creating a sustainable and environmentally friendly consumer market.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Math for Kids, seen on a PC screen. An example of ways to Educate Your Kids While Traveling

Educate Your Kids While Traveling: 5 Simple Techniques

February 21, 2025August 4, 2023 by Daniella Layton

This article discusses ways to educate your kids while traveling, from engaging in local activities and customs, to utilizing virtual learning resources.

Categories Travel Tags Climate, Ecology, Education, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Travel
Urban Gardening: Salad lettuce cultivation at the Growing Communities' urban plot, in Springfield Park, Clapton, North London

Urban Gardening: A Comprehensive Guide

December 9, 2025July 28, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

Whether you’re setting aside your tiny balcony, or you are applying for a spot in the nearest allotment, it’s possible to pick up the urban gardening bug.

Categories Garden Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Gardening, Lifestyle, Organic farming, Organic food, Sustainability
Digital Minimalism Guide: A boardwalk stretching out over a water body at low tide, with blue sky overhead.

Digital Minimalism: How to Have a Balanced Relationship With Tech

October 21, 2023July 27, 2023 by Cora Gold

The worldwide average for internet-based screen time across all devices is 6 hours and 37 minutes per day. Digital minimalism is a means of using time better.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Ethics, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Sustainability, Waste, Zero-waste
Sustainable Dentistry Guide: Dentist tools in metal tray on table close up

Sustainable Dentistry: A Comprehensive Guide

November 24, 2024July 18, 2023 by Deirdre Dunne

Sustainable dentistry aims to significantly reduce single use plastics by choosing products that can be hygienically prepared between patients. We discuss.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Health, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
NYTSTND: Eco-Friendly Devices & Gadgets

Guide to Using Eco-Friendly Devices & Gadgets at Home

October 21, 2023July 15, 2023 by David White

A simple change we can all explore is to invest in sustainable, eco-friendly devices, as opposed to more wasteful alternatives. This guide will explain more.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Business, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Technology, Waste
Tourism in Bali

Negative Impacts of Tourism in Bali: A Comprehensive Guide

December 9, 2025July 10, 2023 by Victoria Heinz

In this article, we explore the negative impacts of tourism in Bali, such as environmental issues and effects on equality, as well as positive consequences.

Categories Travel Tags Asia, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Equality, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Travel
Guide to Sustainable Gardening: Wooden garden beds planted out with produce in a green field

Guide to Sustainable Gardening: Overview & 4 Good Reasons

December 9, 2025July 8, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

Sustainable gardening is all about working with the environment around you to create beneficial and beautiful vegetable plots, orchards, and green spaces.

Categories Garden Tags Ecology, Environment, Gardening, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Designing Eco-friendly Outdoor Spaces: Two-story house outdoor area with garden

Designing Eco-friendly Outdoor Spaces: 10 Green Tips

December 9, 2025July 2, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

This article explores suggestions for designing eco-friendly outdoor spaces, with the goal of making your green living areas environmentally friendly.

Categories Garden Tags Design, Ecology, Environment, Gardening, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Minimalist Summer: View over turquoise water to a bridge and shorefront building under a clear blue sky, with trees framing the photo

Minimalist Summer: 6 Warmer Ways to Prioritize Minimalism

December 9, 2025June 28, 2023 by Cora Gold

It’s the perfect time to start letting go of things that might be holding you back. These tips for a minimalist summer are a great place to start.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
Digital Nomad Lifestyle: Man and woman on bikes in farmland

The Digital Nomad Lifestyle: A Personal Journey

December 9, 2025June 28, 2023 by Yoav Bulshtein

A Journey: Taking the time to appreciate the freedom and opportunities that come with the digital nomad lifestyle, being present at the moment, and finding joy.

Categories Travel Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
Sustainable Skincare Packaging: Shelving with containers of various types, such as jars and boxes.

Sustainable Skincare Packaging: A Comprehensive Guide

October 21, 2023June 25, 2023 by Jasmine Cheng

A guide to sustainable skincare packaging, discussing the environmental and ethical benefits, the cost-effective advantages, and 6 types worth exploring.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
A Sustainable Toothbrush: The Sustainable Tomorrow electric bamboo toothbrush

A Sustainable Toothbrush: Calculating the Carbon Footprint

December 9, 2025June 20, 2023 by Logan Cohen

They’re historically made of plastic and billions of them are sent to landfills every year. Thankfully, there are now options for a more sustainable toothbrush.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Carbon, Climate, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
DIY Homemade Dog Toys and Cat Toys: Cat snuggling a soft toy while lying on a couch

DIY Homemade Dog Toys and Cat Toys: An Upcycling Guide

October 21, 2023June 16, 2023 by Laura Dolgy

We look at ways to create homemade dog toys and cat toys from common household items, and discuss tips if you are looking to buy sustainable toy alternatives.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Upcycling, Waste
Stracci Documentary Explores the Fashion Industry's Issues: Girl in white hat crouched in a field of flowers

Stracci Inspires Disruption of the Fashion Industry’s Issues

October 21, 2023June 2, 2023 by Natalie Antonia

“Stracci” looks at the fashion industry’s waste, pollution, labor violations, and the negative impacts on the Earth. This article will discuss the solutions.

Categories Fashion Tags Environment, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Structures to Help Combat the Housing Crisis: View of the Straw-Bale built Mattawa Community Library

11 Sustainable Structures to Help Combat the Housing Crisis

December 5, 2025May 26, 2023 by Rose Morrison

As people raise awareness of these homes, more cities use them to aid the unhoused. We look at 11 sustainable housing solutions to combat the housing crisis.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Crises, Environment, Housing Crisis, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability
A Beachscape exemplifying Slow Living

How Slow Living Can Help You Live Minimally

November 15, 2025May 19, 2023 by Cora Gold

Focus more on what truly makes you happy. Slow living helps you live minimally by increasing enjoyment instead of sacrificing all for an elusive “someday.”

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Ecology, Health, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Sustainability, Waste
The Geotagging Debate: Swedish Nationalmuseum, seen across the water from the Royal Castle in Stockholm. Blue sky overhead and many people walking around by the water.

The Geotagging Debate: Safety, Privacy, and Ethical Tourism

November 15, 2025May 16, 2023 by Amanda Winstead

Many people tag their exact location while posting on social media, resulting in the geotagging debate. We explore the perks and drawbacks of the practice.

Categories Travel Tags Climate, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability, Travel
Simple Minimalist Living: A boardwalk through a rainforest

Simple Minimalist Living: 8 Ways to Make Minimalism Easier

October 21, 2023April 19, 2023 by Cora Gold

Simple minimalist living is about appreciating what you have. If you’re interesting and looking to practice minimalism, here are eight easy ways to start.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Ethics, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Sustainability, Waste
Net-Zero Home: Thermogram of a Passivhaus building, with traditional building in background.

Turning an Old House into a Net-Zero Home: A Complete Guide

October 21, 2023April 13, 2023 by Tony Gilbert

Transforming an older home into a net-zero home can be daunting, requiring planning, expert advice, and a significant investment. But the benefits are worth it.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Renewables, Sustainability
Community-Powered Tourism: Rapids in a river through the forest

Fairbnb.coop launches Community-Powered Tourism in UK

October 21, 2023April 2, 2023 by Rebecca Wiles

Fairbnb.coop is a sustainable community-powered tourism solution that helps travellers support social projects or charities in the community.

Categories Travel Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Travel
Minimalist Eating: blueberries in a bowl with some scattered across a white table

Minimalist Eating: How to Reduce Food Waste and Overbuying

October 8, 2024March 15, 2023 by Cora Gold

Interested in improving your food habits, while also saving money? We explore how to reduce food waste and overbuying by embracing minimalist eating.

Categories Kitchen Tags Lifestyle, Minimalism, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Gifting: starry wrapping paper around a gift on a wooden bench

Sustainable Gifting: 13 Environmentally Conscious Gift Ideas

December 27, 2025March 7, 2023 by Andi Croft

Tips for sustainable gifting: 13 memorable ideas to help reduce our environmental impact while giving memorable gifts to the people we love.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Travel Trends: Igloo huts in the snow under a blue sky

6 Sustainable Travel Trends for 2023 – Ethical Tourism Tips

October 21, 2023February 26, 2023 by Aleksandra Staromiejska

As travelers become more conscious about the impact of their travel choices, we can expect to see even more sustainable travel trends emerge in 2023 and beyond.

Categories Travel Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
How to Begin Downsizing When You Want to Live Minimally: A white ute bearing a painted sign that says "Alternative Thrift Shop"

How to Begin Downsizing When You Want to Live Minimally

October 12, 2025February 17, 2023 by Cora Gold

The task can seem daunting at first. What’s the best approach to making your life smaller? Here’s how to begin downsizing when you want to live minimally.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Lifestyle, Minimalism, Sustainability, Waste
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