Eco Tips

There is no doubt about it; embracing an eco-conscious lifestyle is difficult. We live in a society that values convenience, which has driven the popularity of single-use products—straining landfill space and natural resources. However, the answer to becoming more eco-conscious...

Best Carbon Dioxide-Storing Trees and Plants and How to Plant Them Climate change. If the very term doesn’t make you shiver, you’re probably not paying enough attention. The truth is we’ve been pumping a lot of CO2 into our atmosphere...

Breakdown of the Average American's Carbon Footprint Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the term “carbon footprint” but you might not know what it means. Simply put, a carbon footprint is a simple way to measure...

Owning an electric vehicle (EV) can be a lot of fun. They are much more environmentally-friendly than gas-powered vehicles, more reliable due to fewer moving parts/points of failure, you can enjoy reserved parking in many public lots, and your garage becomes...

It seems like political divisions in our country are becoming more and more polarized as time goes by. We’ve divided ourselves into right and left on almost every possible topic - from healthcare, to security, to finances. And yet, we...

If you're trying to 'green' your life, you may want to start by evaluating the products in your kitchen and laundry room. Most detergents and household cleaners - even many that claim to be natural or green - contain chemicals...

Biking to work and walking to the grocery store are great ways to lessen your impact on our environment, but what about when you have to go a bit farther? We all know how awful travel can be, but sometimes...

It’s 8am on a Saturday. I wake up, grab my phone, and start perusing my news streams. I’m immediately hit with this: 20,000 Scientists Give Dire Warning About The Future In ‘Letter To Humanity’ I don’t know about you, but I’m so...

Recently, my partner and I visited San Andres, Colombia. Each day as I strolled the beaches, I walked past thousands upon thousands of straws that had blown or been carelessly tossed out of fancy drinks. This gave me a flurry...

WHAT'S THE PROBLEM? The Oceans are Drowning in Plastic - By 2050 Plastic will Outweigh Fish. There’s no question: plastics in our oceans are causing major problems. From vast fields of debris floating in the middle of the ocean, to litter on coastlines...