Eco-friendly
Found 11 articles about eco-friendly.
Avoiding Plastics & Single-Use Products
The transition to a sustainable lifestyle can be daunting. Many of us are so accustomed to plastic products that it’s hard to imagine life without them. But if ...
Pollination and Beekeeping
Honeybee populations around the world are in decline, due in part to global warming. Bees are some of the most effective pollinators we have. Not only does this...
Passive Solar Design
Passive solar design is a method of adapting your home to utilize solar energy instead of non-renewable energy sources. It is generally a two-step process. Firs...
Green Roofs
Depending on the nature of your co-living space and surrounding land, a green roof might be an efficient and sustainable option for your community. A green roof...
Rainwater Collection
A system of collecting rainwater for future use can mean many things. It can mean simply leaving a bucket outside to catch rainfall, or designing an elaborate s...
Green Insulation Alternatives
You probably know that your living space needs insulation to be an effective and comfortable shelter. Even if you’ve designed your home in the most eco-friendly...
Solar Hot Water Systems
Once you have a passive solar design in place in your home, the question will be: what’s the best way to use this energy? One of the most efficient and simple a...
Why Buy Local Produce? It's Better for You & the Planet
Many of us have easy access to a wide array of fruits and vegetables, even if these plants don’t grow in our areas. We might pick up an orange at the corner sto...
An Introduction to Home Water Filtration
There are many reasons you might want or need to filter your drinking water. If you live in an area where your water is sourced from a well, then the water must...
A Detailed Guide to Home Water Filtration
Your water filtration needs depend on your access to potable water. If you live in an area that provides potable water, you don’t technically need any filtratio...
Geothermal Pumps: The Green Way to Heat & Cool
Geothermal pumps can be used to heat, cool, and supply hot water to your home. They are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional systems that use non-renewabl...