If you've been putting off making the switch to a more sustainable lifestyle that's plastic-free and eco-friendly, now is the best time to start! And having a zero-waste kitchen may just give you the motivation to do the same for the rest of your home. You'll love having a sustainable kitchen, so le...
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With the holidays coming up, blenders make incredible gifts. They’re super convenient, and can be used to make a variety of delicious smoothies! Smoothies not only make delicious snacks but also serve as great meal alternatives, with just added protein or oats. Perhaps you’re already thinking ab...
You may already be familiar with the benefits of using water filters for cleaner, healthier drinking water. But did you know those same benefits apply to using shower filters? One needs to remember that the skin is the largest organ in your body and when we take a hot, steamy shower, our skin litera...
Introduction Cutting back on the amount of water we use is one of the most important aspects of reducing the environmental footprint of our homes. What most people do not understand, however, is that the majority of residential water usage actually occurs outside the home. The water we use for water...
Modular homes are built almost entirely off-site, in climate-controlled factories. The home is constructed in parts that are known as modules, and when they are finished they are transported to the building site. Each module is put together onsite, and cranes are used to put the home together and at...
Whether you're in the kitchen for a quick ten-minute meal or preparing for a whole feast, the working area will have to be cleaned afterward. If you are not a fan of chemical cleaning products that could harm your health and the environment, there are eco-friendly solutions that will keep your consc...
Running a home can be expensive — and bad for the environment. Though it might not seem like leaving a lamp plugged in when it isn't in use or running a few half-loads of laundry are big energy wasters, these small actions can add up to a larger electricity bill and carbon footprint for your famil...
If you've been around the "green" parts of the web, you've probably heard the term "urban garden," but may not know what it means. The term describes any kind of growing activity that's not on the usual rural farmland, in a more populated area than the usual crop growing areas. An urban garden can b...
Finding effective natural cleaning products to replace your good old-fashioned toxic ones can feel like one of the most challenging aspects of going green. It's hard to give up old habits and try new things, especially if you strike out a few times with cleaning products that don't work as well as y...
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, offer a unique and innovative housing alternative that could help thousands of people in the San Francisco Bay Area find attractive and affordable places to live. The high cost of housing in the Bay Area is comprised of two components: the cost of the house itself,...
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From recycled fabrics to ethical labor practices, many brands are embracing sustainable practices to make clothing to fit any style, for any occasion. But with so many sustainable clothing options out there (and so many sustainable marketing claims), it can be hard to know where to start when you're...
Looking for that perfect vegan coat or jacket that’s ethical, sustainable, well-made, warm, and is actually stylish? Good news! They exist! We've scoured the web and after searching high and low, and digging into all of the sustainability details, we came up with some excellent picks. So, whether ...
Want to find stylish men's footwear that aligns with your vegan values? We've got you covered! Whether you’re looking for vegan sneakers, boots or dress shoes, you'll find a wide variety of options to suit all of your lifestyle needs. A growing number of consumers are looking for shoes that are ve...
The fashion industry is responsible for an astounding 10% of global carbon emissions. According to environmental news and data platform Earth.org, the fashion and clothing industry is using up resources faster than ever and filling up landfills around the world. Sample this: about 100 billion garme...