10 Ways to Reduce Your Pet’s Carbon Pawprint

Want to lower your pet’s carbon emissions? This family spayed their female cat to prevent pregnancies.

Pet owners can find that they have their work cut out for them when they want to reduce their pet’s carbon pawprint! That’s because cats and dogs contribute to waste in the household. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to minimize your pet’s negative impacts on the environment. 1. Choose Healthier Food to Reduce … Read more

7 Sustainable Goals for the New Year

Are you ready to create sustainable goals for the coming year? Embracing sustainability will help you reduce waste, live more frugally, and reduce your impact on your local environment. While some lifestyle changes are challenging, you’ll make this effort easier by implementing a few sustainable home design ideas. 1. Energy Efficiency Is a Key Factor … Read more

Green Living Tips That Won’t Break the Bank

Kermit says, “It’s hard being green”. But that’s not true! Here are some easy ways to live a little greener without laying out a load of green. These green living tips are guaranteed not to break the bank. Vanquish the Vampires Unplug electronics when not in use. Many electronic devices still draw power even when … Read more

Restoring Historic Buildings for Eco-Friendliness

Historic architecture is important to maintain because of its cultural value. Some of these buildings, however, are not entirely fit for modern standards of sustainability. Such historical buildings include houses that must be retrofit before they can be lived in again. Do they have centralized air conditioning or heating? Are there unsealed doors and windows … Read more

A Retrospective on Drywall Alternatives: Sean Payton, Levees, & Litigation

Hazardous building materials are a problem that cannot be ignored. Whether weak or toxic, these materials can be an enormous danger to habitants of buildings where they’re used. In the mid-2000s, hazardous drywall became a major concern for American homeowners across numerous states. From this problem arose an elegant solution: magnesium oxide panel as a … Read more

7 Reasons Why Natural Materials Are All the Rage in 2021

Along with “sustainable,” “organic,” and “eco-friendly,” “natural” is a trending buzzword when it comes to everyday products. From skincare products and cosmetics to medicine, fabrics, and building materials, consumers are making more and more purchases that have a low environmental impact.  But why the sudden interest in these clean, organic materials? They’re growing especially popular … Read more

How Your Floor Can Impact Your Health & Happiness

While the process of choosing the right floor alone probably isn’t going to elevate you into some monk-like realm of enlightenment, it can certainly be a positive step towards a healthier and happier lifestyle. In fact, numerous scientific studies have shown that aspects of green living can make a positive impact on our lives. “Life, … Read more

8 Tips for Going Green in the Workplace

Co-workers in an environmentally friendly office

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

5 Tips for a Greener Move

A young couple moving into a house or apartment. Their pickup truck is full of cardboard boxes and furniture. They are smiling at the camera, lifting the boxes.

Moving to a new home is both stressful and exciting. You’re getting the opportunity for a fresh start but will have to plan one (or more) of the busiest days of your life. The average American moves twelve times in their lifetime. Last year alone, 43 million Americans went on this adventure. Given the stress … Read more

The truth about bamboo flooring – is it eco-friendly?

Eco-friendly bamboo forest

Are bamboo floors bad for the environment because they’re shipped from China? Are forests in China being cut down to make way for more bamboo farms? In this article, we’ll be exploring the eco-friendly nature of bamboo with a particular focus on Ambient’s dedication to sustainability. We’ll discuss some of the ways we minimize our … Read more