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 have a big impact on your journey toward going green. There are so many different opportunities to…
During the quarantine, you may have done a little bit of decluttering to make productive use of your time. If so, you are likely left with a ton of stuff you no longer want or need. Putting everything in the Dumpster may be a waste, especially for items that are still useful and in good…
More people are becoming environmentally conscientious today than ever before in history, especially families with children to think about. And as the scientific community continues to build consensus regarding the impacts of anthropogenic climate change, more people see both the ethical and financial benefits of living a green life. Studies have shown that 97 percent of actively…
Let’s face it: we are all looking for ways to go greener. Over the past few years, it has been impossible to ignore the signs of climate change. It tells that global warming has dominated the news cycle to the extent that it has since 2020. We have seen extreme weather events worldwide, from Australia…
As the global ecological crisis worsens, more and more people realize current green practices aren’t enough. And this holds true even in the domain of waste management and disposal. Namely, although recycling policies can make an enormous impact on the environment, they won’t be able to solve the current waste problem. However, one concept could…