Every year, tens of millions of people in the United States are exposed to drinking water that contains heavy metals, prescription drugs, and other contaminants. Many of these people don’t even realize that the water they’re drinking is unsafe. If you’re worried about the water you and your family members are consuming, you might want…
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Weeds are the bane of any gardener’s existence. But what if we told you there were some fun solar gadgets that could do all the work for you? There are!
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It’s not hidden knowledge that preserving our environment is important. New research has shown that plastic in the amount of one dumpster truckload is being dumped into our oceans every minute of every day. Those are pretty harsh numbers to take in. And with this, we see our environment deteriorating. We depend on our oceans…
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Humans have attempted to harness wind energy for thousands of years. As early as 900 BC, the Persians used wind power to grind grain. In recent years, as the climate change crisis has made us question our reliance on fossil fuels, wind energy has made a comeback. There is fierce debate over the truth about wind turbines. …
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Keeping your house cool keeps your family comfortable, but what is it harming the environment? We’ll explain why an eco friendly air conditioner is important.
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Did you know that each day you produce (on average) 4.4 pounds of trash? If all the trash created in one day was packed in cubic feet, it would be as tall as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Are you ready to reduce the amount of trash you produce? If so, you should think of ways…
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According to a Yale study conducted in 2018, about 70 percent of Americans believe that protecting the environment is more important to the U.S. than economic growth. That stat proves that most people in this country want to see changes made that benefit the environment. But if we’re being honest with ourselves, how many of us…
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We could all do with being a little bit greener. Consider the average energy consumption for a household in the US. This comes in at a whopping 11,000 kWh per year. To put that into perspective, the global average is around 3,500 kWh. Oh, and that same source puts China’s average at a meager 1300…
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Your yard looks alright, but it’s missing something. Right now, it’s just average. You want it to be spectacular. You’ve come to the right place. Below, we’re going to provide you with nine tips for yard maintenance. Once you’re through with these, you’ll have the best-looking yard on the block! 1. Update Your Mailbox You…
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It’s every business owner’s worst nightmare: an overflowing drain that floods carpeting, furniture, and other fixtures with dirty wastewater. Not only are you wasting water, but your next high water bill will be paired with costly plumbing repairs and water restoration! When you take the time to prevent clogs and leaks in advance, you save…
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Having chickens can be an excellent and productive relationship, but do you know how to clean a chicken coop properly? Depending on how your enclosure is designed (check out these awesome layouts at Organicchickenfeed.com), it can be daunting trying to figure out how to clean each of the living areas in the coop. If you…
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The pandemic has come with a lot more repercussions than meets the eye. For example, vehicle break-ins have spiked all across the country these past few months. Being the victim of a car break-in can be scary, as well as a big inconvenience to your daily plans. However, there are specific steps you can take…
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An eco-friendly makeover for your home is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint—but make sure your approach is a true “green” approach! Your heart and intentions can be in the right place, but it’s easy to make some common mistakes when trying to choose eco-friendly renovations for your home. In some cases, the…
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Did you know that a whopping 91% of plastic isn’t recycled? This shocking statistic shines a spotlight on the plastic war that the world is currently fighting. Have you joined the battle against plastic? To start, you MUST recycle! If your family doesn’t think twice about throwing away soda bottles, food waste, wrappers, and jars…
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How environmentally friendly is your HVAC? Though air conditioning is not very eco-friendly, the more advanced HVAC systems are, the more efficiently they run. Still, as of 2018, 12 percent of US home energy consumption comes from air conditioning. Therefore, it’s important to try to reduce the carbon footprint of your new HVAC system. Check…
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All around us, climate change is having a marked effect on the planet. Scientists recently announced that the oceans are hotter than ever before, while wildfires like those in Australia are expected to become commonplace. Everyone needs to make a difference. There are 100 companies that contribute 71 percent of the world’s emissions. While these…
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Do you often go to sustainable restaurants? Perhaps you don’t even realize it when you do. These restaurants are like any others in most ways, except that they go to great lengths to preserve the natural environment while conducting their business. “Sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of…
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