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Sustainable Living

A laundry machine against a neutral wall with indoor plants, and simple furnishings

Eco Laundry Tips: How To Make Washing As Green As Possible

January 27, 2023January 8, 2023

Combining all these tips and tricks you can reduce the energy usage of your laundry day, making a positive difference to your wallet and the planet. 

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Ways to Save Trees: Vintage paper from magazines and a pair of scssors set up on a craft table

15 Unexpected Ways to Save Trees

January 27, 2023January 5, 2023

By choosing more sustainable habits, and practicing some of these simple ways to save trees, you can help protect the delicate balance of nature.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
University Societies: Montana Universitym green field, grey sky, hills behind

University Societies: Sustainability and Throwaway Culture

January 27, 2023December 28, 2022

To help university societies become more eco-conscious, Harriet of Hazaar gives her top tips for attending or hosting a sustainable social.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Education, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Photo of the exterior of UCLA: A College Student’s Guide to Sustainable Living

A College Student’s Guide to Sustainable Living

January 27, 2023December 19, 2022

Being a college student can stretch your budget, but you can still live sustainably. Here are five ways to have sustainable habits on a college budget.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Education, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Outdoor garden space, perfect for an Eco-Friendly Christmas:

Going Green for the Health of the Planet and Yourself

January 27, 2023December 19, 2022

Let’s take a closer look at how going green can improve the world around you while giving your health a boost, with a few practical and sustainable tips.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Ecology, Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Sustainability
The New Age of Meaningful Gift Giving: Father holding child up, their heads touching, over a poppy field

Meaningful Gift Giving: 3 Types of Sincere & Memorable Gifts

January 27, 2023December 11, 2022

Let’s explore the various categories that are likely to – and frankly speaking, should – dominate holiday sales this year.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
Environmental Benefits of Minimalism You Should Know About: an empty and beautiful beach

Environmental Benefits of Minimalism You Should Know About

January 27, 2023December 10, 2022

Minimalism has become a growing trend recently and for a good reason… Here are six environmental benefits of minimalism you should know about.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Apartment Ideas: A balcony filled with plants

Sustainable Apartment Ideas: 18 Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Tips

January 27, 2023December 5, 2022

Make your home more eco-friendly with these sustainable apartment ideas.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Long house with black walls and white roof: Energy Saving Tips

13 Energy Saving Tips to Increase Your Home’s Efficiency

January 27, 2023December 4, 2022

Here are 13 everyday habits you can adopt to make your entire home a more energy-efficient space.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Renewables, Sustainability
Storefront of Føniks Computer, authors of 6 Simple Ways to Live More Sustainably and Conscientiously

6 Simple Ways to Live More Sustainably and Conscientiously

January 27, 2023December 2, 2022

An easy-to-reference guide exploring some of the ways to live more sustainably, to calm your climate anxiety and actually help the environment.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable and Accessible Home Updates in Your Golden Years: Elderly couple outside in a green garden by a brick home

Sustainable and Accessible Home Updates in Your Golden Years

January 27, 2023November 27, 2022

There are plenty of home updates for your golden years that are both accessible and sustainable, friendly to yourself and to the planet.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Living Ideas: Bins saying Refuse and Recycle

Sustainable Living Ideas: The Complete List for 2023

January 27, 2023November 17, 2022

By implementing sustainable living ideas like reusing, recycling, buying local, and reducing waste, you’ll be able to lead a greener life in 2023 and beyond.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Recycling, Sustainability, Waste
Minimalism and Sustainability: View of the ocean from a rocky coastline

Minimalism and Sustainability: Their Many Shared Benefits

January 27, 2023November 16, 2022

Minimalism and sustainability are two concepts that have been around for a long time. Now, they seem to be coming together as a trend out of necessity.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Laundry 2

The Sustainable Laundry: How to Make Your Routine More Green

January 27, 2023November 15, 2022

Developing a thoughtfully sustainable laundry routine is a great first step toward living a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Outdoor garden space, perfect for an Eco-Friendly Christmas:

An Eco-Friendly Christmas: 9 Green Tips for the Holidays

January 27, 2023October 28, 2022

The holiday season is a wonderful time of year, but it can also be a very wasteful time of year. Here are nine tips for a more eco-friendly Christmas.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Eucalypso Tencel Sheets Classic Sheet Set Up Close

Product Review: Eucalypso Tencel Lyocell Classic Sheet Set

January 27, 2023October 27, 2022

A review of Eucalypso Tencel™ Sheets, including a sleep test and a deep dive into the company.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Brand guide, Ellen Rubin, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
How to Shift to a Minimalist Mindset: Ferns and a flower up close

How to Shift to a Minimalist Mindset: 5 Simple Steps

January 27, 2023October 15, 2022

A minimalist mindset values time and love over money and material goods, seeking to declutter your home and mind to satisfy your needs more economically.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Sustainability, Waste
Conscious Shopping: Masked man in grocery store inspecting shelved items, Healthy living in background

Conscious Shopping: Are Millennials Shopping Consciously?

January 27, 2023October 8, 2022

There’s plenty of buzz out there about the need to engage in eco-conscious shopping, but how many people are actually doing it?

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
Does Monitoring Your Carbon Footprint Help Fight Climate Change? Black footprints in the snow

Monitoring Your Carbon Footprint – Help Fight Climate Change

January 27, 2023September 23, 2022

The battle against climate change starts in your home, where doing a carbon footprint audit will point you toward your most wasteful activities and products.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Carbon, Climate Change, Environment, Lifestyle, Waste
Sustainable Decor: A small white house in autumn

6 Sustainable Decor Tips for Your New Home

January 27, 2023September 21, 2022

Sustainable decor will be a breeze with these simple tips. With some quick and easy adjustments, your home can look good and feel good in more ways than one.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
How to Be a Minimalist At Home: plant, lamp, and clock

How to Be a Minimalist At Home: Declutter & Form Habits

January 27, 2023September 20, 2022

Minimalism settles your time and energy on the things you genuinely value. Here are a few tips on being a minimalist at home for an eco-friendly decor style.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Waste
Building an Eco-friendly Cabin: log cabin in the woods

Building an Eco-friendly Cabin: 6 Essential Design Tips

January 27, 2023September 6, 2022

If you’re interested in creating and designing a more eco-friendly cabin as a project, here are some essential tips to get you started.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Interiors, Lifestyle, Waste
Gifts for a Minimalist: a woman buying vegetables at a market

How to Pick Out Gifts for a Minimalist: 5 Helpful Tips

January 27, 2023September 4, 2022

We break down the various types of minimalism and share tips on how to pick out gifts for a minimalist that will fill their heart but not their home.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Sustainability, Waste
How to Move House Sustainably: moving truck

How to Move House Sustainably: 8 Eco-Friendly Tips

January 27, 2023August 30, 2022

Tips to move house sustainably include knowing what is recyclable and reusable, using environmentally friendly packing materials, and more.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Earth Breeze Review: Laundry Detergent

Earth Breeze Review: Eco-Responsible Cleaning Products

January 27, 2023August 26, 2022

A review of Earth Breeze, and their eco-responsible Laundry Detergent, Hope Cloth, Power Pebbles dishwasher tablets, and a Multi Surface Cleanser.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Ellen Rubin, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
tiny home by the ocean

Are Tiny Homes as Sustainable as they Seem?

January 27, 2023August 24, 2022

Are tiny homes sustainable? Going smaller won’t necessarily equate to a more eco-friendly lifestyle unless you take a few additional steps.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Lifestyle, Sustainability
The Benefits of Minimalism: ocean and beach under a blue sky

The Benefits of Minimalism: Guide Examining Pros & Cons

January 27, 2023August 17, 2022

There may be challenges along the way, with pros and cons to consider, but overall you may find that the benefits of minimalism are worth the effort.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Ethics, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Sustainability, Waste
two girls watering a garden bed, exemplary of kids sustainability

Sustainability for Kids: Inspiring Future Generations

January 27, 2023August 14, 2022

Today’s children will become tomorrow’s leaders, so we need to start instilling eco-friendly values in them at an early age.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Eco-Friendly Renting: brick walled apartment interior

Eco-Friendly Renting: 10 Sustainable Tips for your Apartment

January 27, 2023August 7, 2022

These tips can help improve your rental space in a sustainable way. Eco-friendly renting can save moeny, with the worthwhile goal of a better environment.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
going plastic free with reusable, glass, and cardboard shopping bags and containers

Going Plastic Free: Environmental Benefits And 6 Techniques

January 27, 2023August 5, 2022

Going plastic free lifestyle isn’t as challenging as it sounds. You’ll eventually get used to avoiding certain products or finding eco-friendly versions.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
What is "Leatherette"? Leather shoes and a wallet.

What is “Leatherette”? And Why Does it Make Great Gifts?

January 27, 2023August 3, 2022

Leatherette has been a popular replacement for natural leather for decades. It’s elegant and sophisticated, but doesn’t harm animals to produce.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Ethics, Fashion, Sustainability
How Do I Become Minimalist? Bare picnic tables surrouned by mountains under blue sky

How Do I Become Minimalist? 7 Essential Tips

November 28, 2022July 30, 2022

These techniques will help in your journey to become minimalist, and shift your mindset from materialism to one that supports the environment and your wallet.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Ethics, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
The Best Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Single-use Plastic: A view of flowering plants at the beach and the blue sky over the ocean

The Best Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Single-use Plastic

July 25, 2022

This article explores some ethical, effective, and sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic for picnics, personal care, beauty, and everyday life.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Waste
Eco-friendly Pet Parent: homemade cat teepee

Be an Eco-friendly Pet Parent: 15 Tips for Going Green

July 23, 2022

Regarding eco-friendly pet care, you can do a few things to make sure your furry friend is living as green as possible. Here are a few tips to get you started.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability
Sustainable Grocery Shopping: fresh fruit in baskets in a local food store

A Guide to Sustainable Grocery Shopping: 6 Simple Techniques

July 23, 2022

These tips on sustainable grocery shopping can help you contribute to the environment and make this planet a better place for you and future generations.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Smart Home: Digital Thermostat

The Sustainable Smart Home: An Overview and 6 Green Tips

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

By implementing sustainable smart home technology like lighting systems, climate control, and energy generation, we can all work to lessen our carbon footprint.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
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