When you come home after a long day, you don't have the energy to take your makeup up, so you become lazy, sometimes napping in your makeup. Removing the makeup is an essential part of the makeup process. You want to get all the dust and dirt that gets clogged on your skin off it…
When it comes to calculating your solar panel needs, there are a few key factors to consider. The most important of which is how much sunlight your location receives. A solar calculator takes into account your location, the size and type of your home, the amount of sun exposure your roof receives, the price of electricity in…
Manufacturers of sustainable paper use ecologically responsible processes in making their paper goods. This indicates that the paper company uses green techniques in its production process, including using recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and responsible tree harvesting. To avoid contributing to deforestation and other environmental issues, a sustainable paper mill must develop paper products that…
Bamboo fabric has been spotted on runways, as well as in home goods stores and fashion blogs. The demand for bamboo-based textiles is rising, with global production of bamboo fabrics increasing in 2022. It’s no wonder consumers are confused about whether or not bamboo fabric is eco-friendly. Bamboo fabric is a natural fiber, so it’s…
There's no denying that topics like carbon emissions, global warming, and sustainability are discussed daily. World leaders continue to debate the best ways of lowering carbon emissions, and while it's easy to assume they have all the answers, the truth is individuals have the power to effect change. Sure, one person alone cannot help improve…
Cleaning is not a job that all of us love. But, cleaning is a job that all of us must do, like breathing. We understand if you don't have the time to clean your apartment or if you have a maid to look after your house. But, don't you want to clean your home with…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: 20 uses for vinegar around your home. I can remember the first time I learned you could use vinegar for general cleaning around your home. I was pregnant with my first daughter and was watching Jon & Kate Plus 8 (classy, I know). They had a…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Does Your Water Have Estrogen In It? Want to meet a transvestite fish? Perhaps I should say “transgendered,” since fish don’t wear clothes or make their own choices on sexual preference. Unfortunately for a group of white sucker fish in Colorado, we humans have made some…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: Organizing Homemade Cleaners and Supplies - Part 2 Last month we talked about ways that you can organize your homemade green cleaners and supplies, and this month I wanted to share what I’ve done around my house to get my supplies and homemade cleaners in order.…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: Baby Steps for Going Green in the Bathroom It’s the smallest room in the house, the bathroom, but making even small changes to your routine in this room can impact your journey toward going green. There are so many different opportunities to change products or habits,…