Bamboo is booming! The material has proven itself to be a sustainable, strong, and beautiful addition to our lives in a variety of ways. The benefits are obvious: as a material that grows remarkably fast (it can grow to maturity in as little as five years, a fraction of the time it takes for other … Read more
Our good friends at thrall.com define going green as: ” ‘Going green’ means to pursue knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles, which can help protect the environment and sustain its natural resources for current and future generations.” Basically, whatever you can do now as an … Read more
With sustainability being at the forefront of everyone’s minds in recent years, doing your part to contribute to a healthy environment is more important than ever. Luckily, going green has a wealth of advantages to offer every homeowner who makes the switch. From insulation to flooring (and everything in between), here are a few ways … Read more
Would you like to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle? Do you ever feel just a tad guilty that you might be damaging the planet? In the US, almost two-thirds of people see climate change as a threat, and the latest scientific evidence suggests that it might be worse than we think. The recent freak weather … Read more
Sustainable living has been a buzz phrase for some time now, but not everybody agrees about what it all really means. While most of us agree that it seems to be the right thing to do, there are still some people who remain skeptical or even cynical about the whole process. We are not setting … Read more
Living a green lifestyle doesn’t stop at your front door or the edge of your property or when you get into the car. Being eco-responsible and reducing waste is something you can do in every aspect of your life, even in the workplace. While it would be great if you could convince your employer to … Read more
Our throwaway consumer culture has created a lot of problems for the world at large by increasing our waste exponentially. Now our landfills are at breaking point, there’s a 600,000 square mile garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean, and even burning the trash to create fuel is causing massive pollution problems. I’d like to blame … Read more
Traveling is something that happens to everyone eventually, whether you’re visiting relatives on family holidays, traveling for business, or going on a well-earned vacation. Of course, for the frugal and environmentally conscious, you can’t help but notice that things like road trips, airports, and hotels tend to bring out the worst in us. Everything is … Read more
As society becomes more aware of sustainability and the eco-threats facing our little blue planet, we naturally want to do all we can to protect it. That’s why we use canvas shopping bags, use public transport more frequently, and even go on litter picks in our local neighborhood. It’s great that everyone is trying to … Read more
Wood products are common in the home – and for good reason! They are gorgeous, flexible in style, and add a natural warmth to any room. Traditional woods, however, can damage the environment when harvested, and the production process has an immense carbon footprint. Bamboo products have become an increasingly popular alternative for sustainable initiatives. … Read more