Is it possible to live a day, let alone a week or a month, without buying or using any plastic? We’re going to explore practical ways to go radically plastic-free, tackling the pervasive issue of plastic waste with actionable and innovative solutions. Every day, from the moment we wake up, we ...
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Explore the Green Home & Garden News & Reviews section for articles on creating an eco-friendly home and garden. Discover tips on sustainable building materials, energy-efficient appliances, and natural cleaning products. Learn about organic gardening, water conservation, composting, and eco-friendly landscaping. Stay informed with the latest trends and insights on making your living spaces environmentally friendly and sustainable, enhancing both your home and garden.
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 sustaina...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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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Climate migration is becoming a reality as rising seas, wildfires, droughts, and extreme weather increasingly threaten U.S. cities, forcing communities to relocate. Cities that once thrived are now facing existential threats, prompting significant shifts in migration patterns. The question is no lon...
As climate change intensifies and ecosystems face increasing strain, the search for solutions has never been greater.
For millions of people around the world, coffee is not just a drink—it’s a daily ritual, a beloved comfort, and an essential pick-me-up. But have you ever wondered what the future holds for your morning cup of coffee? Climate change is threatening coffee production, with rising temperatures, shi...
Is it possible to live a day, let alone a week or a month, without buying or using any plastic? We’re going to explore practical ways to go radically plastic-free, tackling the pervasive issue of plastic waste with actionable and innovative solutions. Every day, from the moment we wake up, we ...