I grew up in a fairly typical late-20th-century family. We lived a few blocks from the center of town. We bought all of our food at a chain grocery store—and much of it was instant, frozen, or p … [Read more]
Why Everyone Should Care About Rainwater Harvesting
(and How to Do It) Rain, rain, go away? Don’t be so quick to reject the water falling from the sky. Turns out harvesting rainwater is an ancient practice with loads of modern-day benefits. Here’s the … [Read more]
Walkable Urbanism on the Rise
Turning a metro space into a more walkable urban space, though costly, can reap benefits from economic growth to an increase in development. Walkable urban spaces have a higher amount of wealth and a … [Read more]
Green From the Inside Out
How to Make Sustainable Furniture Choices For budget-conscious consumers, frequent movers, or first-time renters, furniture meant to stand the test of time doesn’t exactly sound feasible. A $30 c … [Read more]
The Art of Happy Hens
How to Keep Chickens Healthy and Happy in An Urban Backyard Increasingly, urban dwellers are choosing to raise chickens and embrace their inner farmer. There’s good reason for this — hens are the sma … [Read more]
Beyond the Bees’ Knees
How Colony Collapse Disorder affects our food supply Most people know that, in addition to stinging when angry, bees have a role to play in pollinating flowers. But many don’t realize that p … [Read more]
Scaling Down: One Couple Builds a Tiny House
Swapping storage space and years of belongings for cramped quarters and just the essentials isn’t just about making a statement—it’s an overhaul to conventional living. Tiny homes, which typically cloc … [Read more]
Here Comes The Sun: The Growth of Residential Solar Energy
The earth receives more energy from the sun in 1 hour than is used in 1 year. With the rise in popularity of solar energy many homeowners have begun equipping their homes with solar panels. In 2014, … [Read more]
Greening Your Cleaning Routine
Eco-Friendly Tips for a Tidy Home Regular dust busting and de-greasing are important to any well-maintained home. But it’s also critical to keep your home as eco-friendly as possible. With hundreds o … [Read more]
Combating Illegal Logging with Smartphones and Smarter Shopping
Many of us make daily choices to try to live more environmentally conscious lifestyles. But there’s an element probably present in everyone’s home that’s contributing to the destruction of the natural … [Read more]
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