A bidet is a device that sprays you clean after you use the toilet, so you don’t need to wipe with toilet paper. They’re actually more hygienic than T.P. and are more eco-friendly too (more on this later). The Tushy Ace is a luxury bidet that replaces the existing seat on your toilet and comes…
Adding a solar power system to your home is a big decision, but it can be a great way to reduce your utility expenses, qualify for tax breaks or deductions, and add value to your home. Furthermore, as a renewable energy source, they are a much cleaner energy source than traditional fossil fuels and are…
The United States produces the largest amount of e-waste in the entire world. There are dangerous consequences to simply throwing out your old phone, laptop, game system, even microwave. All of these devices can cause terrible damage to the planet if not disposed of correctly. We want to help you to become informed of the…
The clothes we wear aren’t always good for our planet or the people in it. From harmful cotton farming practices to toxic chemical additives, most clothing brands have a large negative impact on the environment. But, you can be a part of the change. By switching to sustainable clothing, you can help make a difference…
There’s been an ongoing conversation about the true sustainability of electric vehicles (EVs). It’s true that EVs are cleaner on the road than traditional gasoline vehicles, but as with anything, there are tradeoffs. Many skeptics point to the environmental impact of manufacturing and disposing of battery packs as a reason why EVs aren’t environmentally friendly….
It’s no big secret that electronics and electronic waste (e-waste) are huge contributors to environmental pollution on Earth. In fact, a shocking 41.8 million tons of electronic waste was disposed of in 2018 alone. That’s the equivalent of more than 16 billion individual laptops, assuming one laptop has a mass of 5 pounds! But, it…
A bidet is a device that sprays your bottom clean after you use the toilet, so you don’t need to wipe with toilet paper. They’re actually more hygienic than T.P. and are more eco-friendly too (more on this later). The company “Hello TUSHY” makes bidet attachments that can be attached to an existing toilet without…
Trees communicate with each other mainly through the use of underground networks made of fungi that grow around their roots. These networks are called mycorrhizal networks. Mycorrhizal networks connect individual plants (like trees) together into a communication network via their roots. They are formed when underground mycorrhizal fungi grow on the roots of individual plants…
Microplastics are small pieces or fragments of plastic waste. They are generally classified as any plastic particles that are less than 5mm (0.2in) long. For reference, 5mm is a about the length of a grain of rice. Did you know that the average person consumes 50,000 microplastics per year? Today, we’ll get into the origins…
As you would expect, electronic waste (also known as e-waste) refers to discarded electronic devices. This can include items like cell phones, tablets, computers, TVs, or any other electronics that are no longer needed or used by the owner. These old electronic items must be disposed of properly to avoid the damaging effects of e-waste…