The Feasibility of Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Buildings
Is achieving net-zero carbon buildings a global reality we can all look forward to, or an ultimately impossible pipe dream? Let’s look at the details.
Environment
How the Right Storage Solution Improves Waste Management
In this post, we will look at a sustainable storage solution and outline how implementing such a system can give you a notable advantage over your competitors.
2024 Crestone Energy Fair
A look at the 2024 Crestone Energy Fair, a community at the frontier of sustainable living, with innovative and regenerative ideas for the future.
How Sustainable Are E-Mobility Battery Chargers?
The sustainability of E-Mobility Batter Chargers is a vital consideration, as it impacts not only the environment but also economic and social dimensions.
The Impact of Paint on the Environment and Human Health
Paint serves a useful purpose, but many traditional formulations contain lead, harmful VOCs, and microplastics. Let’s look at the details and explore alternatives.
10 Surprising Environmental Benefits of Backyard Chickens
Looking for a way to reduce your environmental footprint while enjoying fresh eggs for breakfast? Your answer might just come in the form of backyard chickens.
2024’s International Crackdown on Greenwashing Marketing
Here, you can learn more about the crackdown on greenwashing, and the banned practices you should avoid to remain an industry leader or top competitor.
Air Pollution and Your Brain: The Hidden Health Crisis
Put together by the team at NordicPure.comReviewed by Brett Stadelmann Air quality is often discussed in terms of respiratory health, but its impact on brain health is equally alarming. Pollutants in the air can lead to cognitive decline, memory issues, and even neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. As urbanization and pollution levels rise, understanding how poor … Read more
How Prefab Construction Addresses Traditional Problems
How Prefab Construction Addresses Problems With Traditional Construction By Tommy O’Shaughnessy, the owner of Rent a Backyard The traditional construction industry comes with an incredibly high environmental cost; experts estimate that building new homes and buildings is responsible for 10% of total global emissions, while operating, heating, and cooling these energy inefficient buildings adds another … Read more
Create a Low-Impact Home with Sustainable Design Principles
This articles explores how you can adopt sustainable design principles to help you create a low-impact home, a living space that is eco-conscious and beautiful.
The Power of Individual Action Against Climate Change
Historically, taking decisive climate action has been the domain of policymakers and corporations. The time has come to personally join the fray.
Waste Not, Want Not: Sustainable Fashion vs Fast Fashion
Sustainable Fashion’s Rise Against Fast Fashion By Amanda Winstead For those embracing a sustainable lifestyle, have you considered the environmental impact of your wardrobe? If your clothing is cheap and trendy, you may be buying unsustainable apparel and supporting fast fashion. Fast fashion is a popular style trend that promotes low-quality apparel priced far below market … Read more
Limited Space in Cities? Vertical Gardening As a Solution
Dense cities mean less room for plants and trees. One solution is to build upward, thus introducing vertical gardening to your community. Let’s discuss!
The COVID-19 Plastic Crisis: From Masks to Marine Debris
The covid-19 pandemic has highlighted vulnerabilities in our waste management systems and underscored the need for more sustainable practices and materials.
Eco-Friendly Cleaning: A Comprehensive Home Guide
Embracing eco-friendly cleaning products and practices can reduce our ecological footprint and create a safer, more comfortable living space.
Climate Change and Inequality: Past, Present and Future
The climate crisis impacts all living things, but certain populations are more vulnerable. Let’s discuss the connection between climate change and inequality.
What is “Leatherette”? And Why Does it Make Great Gifts?
Leatherette has been a popular replacement for natural leather for decades. It’s elegant and sophisticated, but doesn’t harm animals to produce.
Using & Repurposing Kitchen Waste: A Complete Guide
Sustainability includes using our kitchen waste to either propagate new plants and/or sustain our gardens and our homes. Let’s dig in to the details!
Resilient Infrastructure: Buiding Climate-Adaptive Cities
To help address climate change, resilient infrastructure in terms of the sustainable design of roads, bridges, energy grids, and water systems is crucial.
Biofuels Do More Harm Than Good: An In-Depth Analysis
Contrary to claims, biofuels are not carbon neutral. In fact, in many cases, biofuels end up emitting more carbon than traditional fossil fuels. Let’s discuss.
With Life: How Living Systems Are Transforming Organisations
The With Life Cultivator provides the antidote to acceleration and extractive growth by looking to living systems as a model for organisations and business.
Regular Home Upkeep Can Reduce Waste and Energy Usage
Home upkeep saves money in the long run, prevents environmentally unfriendly replacements, and has numerous other benefits. Let’s examine the details.
Ferns and Urban Heat Islands: A Promising Solution
Certain characteristics could make ferns another eco-friendly way to address the exacerbating effects of heat islands. Let’s take a closer look.
How to Maintain a Minimalist Home That Lasts
A minimalist home is simple, functional and not cluttered with unnecessary possessions. It’s also a lifetime commitment that requires upkeep. Let’s discuss!
The Circular Classroom: Pioneering Sustainability in Education
Discover all about the circular classroom concept, including the practical steps, success stories, and benefits of fostering environmentally conscious students.
Alternative Ways to Incorporate Solar into Your Dwelling
Not everyone can add solar to their roofs. Don’t lose heart, there are still ways in which you can incorporate solar technologies into your home. Let’s discuss.
The Green Sail Footprint Charter Partners
A look at the Green Sail Footprint system, and why tourists are increasingly choosing to support charter companies that measure their impact on the environment.
Forest Schools: Exploring the Benefits of Outdoor Learning
Forest schools are an innovative concept that draws inspiration from ancient practices. But what exactly are the benefits? Let’s take a closer look.
Landscape Fabric: Effectiveness and Environmental Impact
Regardless of how you choose to address weed growth, using landscape fabric is not your best option. Let’s discuss the reasons why, and look at alternatives.
Commercial Construction: Reducing the Environmental Impact
We look at the industry’s environmental impact, and discuss six specific areas where commercial construction firm owners can go green and ideas for doing so.
The Socioeconomic Case for Upgrading the U.S. Power Grid
There are known socioeconomic benefits to upgrading the U.S. power grid. What are they, and how can the nation capitalize on them for a better tomorrow?
Astungkara Way Lead Bali Tourism into a New Regenerative Era
Step off the beaten path and explore Bali with Astungkara Way, where sustainable tourism and local culture create a mutually transformative experience
Hydrogen Fuel: An Overview, and Potential for Green Energy
If we were to use it strategically, hydrogen fuel could play a critical role in getting us to net zero greenhouse gas emissions, before it’s too late.
An In-Depth Guide to Recycling Personal Computers
Recycling Personal Computers is essential for a sustainable future. We can turn the tide on e-waste and pave the way for a greener, more resilient world.
Sustainability in Higher Education: The Role of Universities
Higher education institutions explore links across social, economic and environmental systems, helping students shape a more sustainable world.
Plogging: Exploring the Swedish Eco-Friendly Fitness Trend
What is plogging, and why is this trend exactly what people and the planet need right now? We take a closer look at this healthy and invigorating new hobby.