This week’s tip is to unplug electronics when not in use. Some electronics like T.Vs use electricity as long as a power cord is plugged in, even if the device is turned off. This happens because a T.V and similar devices have a standby mode, which allows them to turn on quickly. That means that even if a device is turned off, it still uses electricity, unless the power cord is unplugged. Unplug cords to help save electricity, and to help save the Earth. It’s that simple.
Learn how to save energy and money by effectively using the sun’s natural light to light up your home. This infographic shows you the benefits of natural light and how can take advantage of it in your home!
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 lived like the average American, we would need 4 Earths worth of land to sustain humanity (BBC). This is very telling of the changes that…
Here’s something you might not know—there are eco-friendly, reusable feminine hygiene products. These include things like menstrual cups and cloth menstrual pads, and for whatever reason, a lot of people don’t know about them.
According to the World Health Organization, climate change causes an increase in malnutrition, thanks to the effect on food crops, and malaria, thanks to the rising temperature increasing the mosquito population. Increased air pollution has also increased respiratory problems like asthma and allergies. There’s no doubt climate change is changing the way we live. Global…
There are many benefits of using hydroponic growing over the traditional soil method of growing. In this article, we’ll cover the environmental benefits of hydroponic farming. But, before we begin talking about the benefits, let’s go over what hydroponics is first for those who may not know. What Is Hydroponic Growing and Hydroponics? Hydroponics is the process…
Adopting a vegan lifestyle means that you abstain from eating any kind of animal product and also avoid using any products that were derived from an animal. The vegan lifestyle is most often recognized with dietary implementations, cutting out not just meat, but also eggs and dairy products. While it can be a large lifestyle…