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It seems that lately many people have been adopting a green lifestyle . They’ve turned their homes “green,” taken part in green initiatives at the office and even adopted a healthier lifestyle. Many of these same people often feel conflicted when it comes to choosing service providers; if they choose a provider that isn’t...
Intermodal containers, also called shipping or cargo containers, are widely used by shipping companies to deliver their goods to businesses around the world. But what happens when these containers are emptied? Rather than sending them back, many innovative people are ...
How to Use Solar Energy in Your Home If you are looking for ways to save money at home, it is possible to use the power of the sun in order to generate electricity. While the idea once sounded a bit sci-fi to the general public, more homes and commercial businesses are beginning to...
If you follow these helpful tips that don’t take much life changing to do (except for the car, I suppose. But you’ll need a new car sooner or later!), you’ll be well on your way to living simply and being a positive contributor to the environment.
Long ago are the days when trees were planted in urban settings as an afterthought to the function of the metropolis. Back then city officials would rather spend taxpayer dollars on repairing roads or updating traffic signals – anything but keeping their city green. But eco-conscious movements have helped citizens realize the importance of...
“Environmental Impact” Infographic: It is undeniable that the automobile has a heavy impact on the environment. In the U.S., which has 30 percent of the world’s cars and consumes, 25 percent of the world’s oil but has only five percent of the world’s population, this impact is most keenly felt. Carbon dioxide emissions in...
For majority of properties built in the last 30 years the walls will not be a problem as they will probably already have cavity wall insulation installed. If your home was built before this it will most likely not have any. Cavity wall insulation can be installed at very little cost by specialist contractors...
The coal industry is systematically destroying the landscape of the Appalachian Mountains. Through mountain top removal the coal companies are literally plowing through the mountain ranges’ natural resources and leaving a wake of destruction in their path. Not only does this type of mining level our natural waterways and forests, but the left over...
Maintaining our supply of clean, drinkable water is an essential and increasingly difficult challenge. Here are 10 tips for keeping your stormwater clean.
Save Money on Seeds with Sustainable Gardening Sustainability is a central feature of simple living. Growing what we eat in a sustainable fashion is a very important part of sustainable living, and it’s something we can do ourselves. I always look forward to spring, as the sun rises high in the sky I look...
Living Simply is all about harmony and sustainability. And what's more sustainable than reusing what we already have? In this article, Thomas Hathaway talks about various ways you can reclaim building materials for your remodeling project, both saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint.
And, as luck would have it, we found our dream home after just one day of looking. Incredible views, astoundingly quiet, on a beautiful lake and surrounded by Aspen-draped mountains; we thought we had died and gone to heaven. There was just one thing: there was no grid power in this part...
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