Global warming is a real threat to our planet and if not prevented, it can truly hurt our ecosystem and life as we know it. While the media keeps repeating about the dangers that come with it, many people, especially the younger ones might not be exactly sure what they can do in order to […]

Many of the things people depend on in their everyday lives without thinking — such as electricity and running water — become less abundant or even entirely unavailable in regions that get hit by natural disasters. Renewable energy sources that are self-sufficient can help people get back on their feet quickly after a disaster strikes. […]

The shift towards clean energy is becoming the goal of many people and industries around the world today. Even though we have already found many clean energy sources, like solar, wind and water, renewable energy is still under development which means that we can expect to see more innovative clean energy technology soon. Solar and wind […]

Cycling to work, buying from sustainable producers and even shopping locally can all lower your carbon footprint. However, taking small steps towards an eco-friendly home can make a significant dent in your personal carbon footprint. One of the key ways of creating an eco-friendlier home is to find ways to heat your home more efficiently, […]

It feels like everyone is talking about the environment these days. With humans throwing out about 264 tons of trash a year, and the average person’s carbon footprint totalling 19 tons or more a year, the push toward sustainability is bigger than ever. We will likely never be able to fully live in harmony with […]

Here is some food for thought: a grim nine-tenths of all waste generated in the United States does not get recycled, and we typically recycle only 30% of what is considered recyclable waste. Moreover, tons of our paper, cardboard, and plastic waste come from offices—to give you some perspective, the average American office worker can […]

You have hundreds of choices when it comes to reusable products vs. disposable products. Even if you just choose just five or ten of these choices, and use them year-round, it’ll cut down on your disposable footprint, save you money and make a big difference for the planet. *NOTE: All estimates below are based on […]

Living a holistically eco-friendly lifestyle and working to protect the environment begins at the home. Our lives are centered around our houses. It’s the place our families gather and where we start and end each day, so it’s vital to ensure you are following sustainable practices in the home. Many are aware of some typical […]

Landfill expected to generate revenue for county with no curbside pickup of trash or recyclables. The Cumberland County, Va., board of supervisors has approved a conditional land use permit and rezoning of 1,144 acres for a landfill. The board has also signed a host agreement with County Waste, which will own the facility. The site, […]

Gov. Brown also signed a renewable natural gas bill to consider funding biomethane interconnection infrastructure through a gas corporation’s utility rates. California Gov. Jerry Brown signed three key bills and made his boldest statement to date on the public health and environmental threat posed by plastic pollution and waste. In addition, Brown also signed RNG […]