What Exactly Is Zero Waste? “Zero waste” is a term that describes the process of sending nothing to landfill. It doesn’t mean that you create no waste whatsoever. Experts call the zero waste movement a circular economy. We currently take resources from the planet, use them, and then bury the waste in a big hole, dump it in the ocean, or litter the environment—this is a ... Continue Reading
Save The Planet: 10 Small Steps That Make A Big Impact
Every single thing we do has an impact on the planet—good or bad. When you flush the toilet, jot down a note, throw a load of laundry into the dryer, drive to work, or order a steak, you’re directly affecting plants, animals, and ecosystems all over the globe. Luckily, as awareness spreads, it becomes easier to make choices to go green, to use organic, to recycle, to reduce ... Continue Reading
How to Make Natural Bug Repellents at Home
We’re well into summer now, and you’ve probably had your fair share of barbeques, baseball games, and pool parties. You may even have a bag by the door ready to grab with your summer essentials—hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and towel. It’s time to rethink that bug repellent that you’ve been using. If it contains an ingredient called DEET—and most bug repellents do—then you’ve ... Continue Reading
5 Eco-Friendly Products That Reduce Your Home’s Footprint
Homeowners are increasingly using artificial intelligence devices to make their homes way greener. Check out, in this post from MindBodyGreen.com, how these high-tech eco-friendly home gadgets are saving the planet. It’s AI all the way! We all know the rules: Use your own shopping bags, recycle or compost what you can, and create as little waste as possible. These are all ... Continue Reading
6 Feasible Ways to Help Reduce Food Waste
30 per cent of household food goes waste! Wonder, if the true cost of the carbon footprint of getting food on our table were priced in, would we still witness food waste of this magnitude? This post from The Mindful Word urges us to look the problem of food waste squarely in the eye and take conscious steps to tackle it. It’s about this time of year that I start wondering what ... Continue Reading