That uncontrollable pile of clutter may give you a headache since it visually distracts you and causes stress. Owning too many things makes organizing your space and enjoying your home challenging. Explore the seven benefits of downsizing and its merits to you and the planet. Consumerism Has Environmental Consequences Environment degradation and consumerism are closely linked. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that resources are extracted from nature to produce the goods they pay for. Once they get their hands on an item, they may only use it a few times before discarding it. Excessive consumerism has dramatically contributed to soil erosion, air pollution, and habitat loss in many organisms. Manufacturing companies aggressively…
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Sustainable Decluttering: Methods and Benefits
Sustainability is no longer a trend but a global movement. With rising temperatures and the mounting landfill crisis, people are looking for ways to incorporate environmentally friendly practices into their homes. If you want to save the environment while keeping your space tidy, sustainable decluttering might be for you. Discover its principles, benefits, and actionable methods. Key Principles of Sustainable Decluttering Decluttering sustainably can be tricky if you’re unaware of the basics. It’s more than just organizing your items — it’s also about minimizing your environmental impact. Here are its key principles: Benefits of Decluttering Sustainably Decluttering your home can be overwhelming, but these advantages can provide much-needed motivation. 1. Boosts…
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8 Ways to Become a More Eco-Conscious Traveler
The environmental impacts of unsustainable traveling worsen each year, from increased carbon emissions and energy consumption to food waste and water pollution. Consequently, the need to balance wanderlust with responsible, eco-conscious practices is more prominent than ever. Thankfully, finding sustainable ways to travel is easier than you may think. Follow these eight strategies to minimize your ecological footprint as you explore new and exciting destinations — whether around the block or on the other side of the world. 1. Pack Light and Smart Packing light allows you to move around more easily, avoid extra baggage fees, and spend considerably less time at luggage claim. It can also help you travel…
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5 Best Water Bottles for the Environment
Staying hydrated is vital for good health. Unfortunately, most drinking water is packaged in single-use plastic bottles. While these containers are convenient, most end up in landfills and water bodies, contributing a substantial chunk to global waste. Plastic bottles are a major environmental burden. They clog the soil, pollute oceans, and take centuries to decompose. By using an eco-friendly alternative, you’re positively impacting the earth and your health. Here are the best reusable water bottles for you and the planet: Top Reusable Water Bottles for the Environment All eco-friendly drinking bottles are made from materials that are ideal for extended use. 1. BPA-Free Plastic Bottles BPA-free plastic is a safer alternative to traditional plastic bottles.…
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Less is More: Getting to One Can of Garbage a Year
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US Air Quality Improves with Switch to EVs
a shift toward electric vehicles and renewable energy would slash not only carbon emissions but harmful air pollutants as well.
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Styrofoam®: To Recycle Or Not?
If you’ve recently had to replace a refrigerator and now have a garbage bag full of Styrofoam® taunting you from the garage, you may be experiencing the paralysis of eco-anxiety brought on by recent articles calling attention to the negative environmental and social impacts of chemically recycling Styrofoam®. These articles are an essential part of being aware of both the pros and cons of the recycling systems we have in place, but what’s a gal to do? If I throw it in the landfill, I pollute the landfill and groundwater for the next 500 to 1 million years. If I take it to be recycled, I pollute my low-income neighbors…
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10 Items to Stop Buying to Live More Sustainably
Start your sustainable choice inyour home by finding these 10 items and swapping them for sustainable alternatives.
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Shake & Fold: Preventing Paper Towel Waste to Help Curb Climate Change
How many paper towels do you use to dry your hands? Two? Three? More? What if you could complete the task and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time? Just use Shake & Fold! Here’s what to do: Paper towels contribute to climate change at each stage of their life cycle. It takes fossil-fueled machines to harvest trees, then process, manufacture, package, and deliver paper towels. Then after one use, trucks pick up the waste and drive to the landfill, where they decompose, releasing methane. Sadly, Americans send over six billion tons of paper towels to the landfill each year. You can share Shake & Fold by placing stickers…
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Water Conservation 101: A Guide For Consumers
Nowadays, being wise with how much water you use is essential. As a finite resource, this precious and all-important feature of life here on Earth must be protected. Whether you live in a drought-susceptible locale like California, or by the Great Lakes where fresh water is abundant, each and every one of us needs to do our part to help the planet. Why is water conservation so important? Although it may seem there is plenty of water to go around, that simply isn’t the case. In fact, a mere 3% of Earth’s water is freshwater, and only half a percent is considered available for human consumption. The rest — saltwater…
