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…
Fishkeeping has been on the rise over the years. An aquarium (and pet fish) are a beautiful addition to any home. So, how can you create and maintain an aquarium…
We all know that normal paper can be recycled. But, does that mean that paper straws are also recyclable, and therefore eco-friendly? In theory, paper straws made out of pure…
Many people are shifting to renewable and clean energy to power up their homes, due to the fact that they can help keep the environment clean and healthy while spending…
According to some estimates, Americans use between 170 million and 390 million plastic straws every single day. Most of these straws eventually end up in an ocean, where they collect…
Conserving energy is a great way to help the environment and save a lot of money at home too (from electricity and utility bill savings). In this article, I’ll be…
Nowadays we have a rainbow of options when it comes to the surface we sleep on, so it’s easy to forget about the small details that make our snooze comfortable…
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Plastic straws are everywhere we look. We use them to drink beverages at home and we get them at almost every restaurant. Recently, however, plastic straws have been the subject…
Your ecological footprint is the impact of your lifestyle choices or activities measured in terms of the land required to sustain your use of natural resources. If everyone on Earth…
Creating sustainability today and for future generations is vital to the health of our planet. There are many things you can do to help our planet, but today I…