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Sustainability is more important than ever. In this section we’ll consider how you can be more sustainable in your every day lifestyle, including topics such as zero waste living and reducing your carbon footprint as well as what changes those of you looking to make a drastic shift, such as living off the grid, can take.

Although some of the hugely impactful sustainable lifestyle changes such as recycling and cutting littering many people are already making, we’ll consider what further steps we could all make that will save the planet, such as:

  • Reducing water usage
  • Having a sustainable diet
  • Growing a garden
  • Reducing energy usage
  • Installing renewable energy at-home
  • And more!

Latest Posts

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11 Things To Know About Before Getting Chickens as Pets

Sep 20, 2024 - Steve Russell

Backyard chickens have grown in popularity, especially among those who value sustainable living and eco-friendly…

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Composting for Beginners: The Only Guide You Need for Gardening Gold

Sep 17, 2024 - Jane Marsh

Food waste is one of the most rampant problems in the developed world, and mindsets…

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Common Mistakes in Sheep Breeding and How To Avoid Them

Sep 13, 2024 - Jane Marsh

Sheep breeding — an age-old practice that dates back thousands of years — is experiencing…

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Sweeping Up Appearances: Chimney Cleaning Frequency, Tools, and Strategies

Sep 11, 2024 - Jane Marsh

If you want to create the cozy vibes a fireplace promises, you’ll need to clean…

Bidet vs. Toilet Paper: Which Is Better for You — and the Environment?

Sep 10, 2024 - Maria Visser

The bidet vs. toilet paper comparisons kicked into high gear during the COVID-19 pandemic after…

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Harvest Hues: 6 Fall Garden Ideas to Elevate Your Yard

Aug 29, 2024 - Steve Russell

Are you sad about summer ending? Some people may have difficulty putting their gardening tools…

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10 Top Trends That Are Shaping Sustainability in 2024 

Aug 28, 2024 - Jane Marsh

Sustainability is touching every sector and consumer behavior, and 2024 is no different. Some trends…

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Like or Dislike? Social Media and Sustainability’s Influential Relationship

Aug 20, 2024 - Maria Visser

Social media and sustainability have a rocky relationship. Some days, it is the most powerful…

7 Companies Making Waves with Sustainable Investing 

Aug 16, 2024 - Jane Marsh

Sustainable investing is a financial strategy that considers environmental, social, and governance factors when choosing…

Accessible Ideas for Self-Sufficient Living

Aug 15, 2024 - Maria Visser

Self-sufficient living encompasses a huge category of potential actions. Plus, people have varying definitions of…

The Impacts of Methane Burning and How to Abate Them

Aug 8, 2024 - Jane Marsh

Methane is everywhere — in the atmosphere, underwater and in most global warming discussions. Colorless,…

How Much Greenhouse Gasses Are Produced Every Year?

Aug 1, 2024 - Maria Visser

Among the most basic questions about the climate crisis is how much greenhouse gasses are…