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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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Bloom With a Year-Round Garden Planting Calendar: What to Expect Monthly

Apr 4, 2023 - Steve Russell

When people think of gardening, they often imagine spring blooms and late summer harvests. However,…

Sustainable Coffee Packaging: From Reusable Bags to Cups You Can Eat

Apr 3, 2023 - Rachel Lark

Many people rank coffee among their favorite beverages, all while knowing that the drink has…

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Could an Algae Water Bottle Help Solve the Plastic Problem?

Mar 31, 2023 - Rachel Lark

Plastic bottles take an average of 450 years to decompose. What if we could eat…

Easy DIY Plant Hanger Tutorial

Mar 23, 2023 - Rachel Lark

You’ve scoured Instagram posts, admiring the many photos of hanging plants in trending hashtags, wondering…

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Modern Mud Houses: A Sustainable Building Practice

Mar 14, 2023 - Jane Marsh

In recent years, sustainable building practices have gained popularity and one of the most traditional…

Implementing Sustainable Packaging for Small Businesses

Mar 8, 2023 - Jane Marsh

Whether you currently own or run a small business or intend to do so in…

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Aluminum Recycling: An Introduction

Mar 8, 2023 - Steve Russell

Aluminum is one of the most fascinating materials for packaging and constructing technology. Its malleability,…

10 Must-Have Homestead Books for Beginners

Mar 6, 2023 - Jane Marsh

What comes to mind when you think about going back to the basics? For many…

How to Build a Greenhouse

Mar 1, 2023 - Steve Russell

Avid gardeners might dream of a space to pursue their hobby year-round. Of course, it…

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Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning Tips

Feb 28, 2023 - Jane Marsh

Cleaning is a necessary chore. Spring is an excellent time to refresh your space before…

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The Pros and Cons of Tiny House Living

Feb 28, 2023 - Steve Russell

One notable trend in the housing market that took off in the ‘90s is tiny…

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Why Should We Conserve Water? Reasons to Save

Feb 28, 2023 - Rachel Lark

Water is — by definition — a renewable resource. There is a lot of it…