Although the American dream used to involve a white picket fence and a nice-sized home, some are opting for a pocket-sized alternative. As many people look to simplify their lives and rethink their priorities, living in a dramatically smaller home is appealing to an increasing segment of the population. After all, how much space do we truly need to be happy? […]
Staining your clothes is annoying — especially if they’re new. However, you don’t have to let it ruin your day. You can effectively remove stains before they set and ruin your clothes with these simple tips. What’s more, by using these planet-friendly stain removers, you avoid using stain removal products with harmful chemicals — you don’t even need your washer […]
It’s fun to dress up as monsters and ghosts and pretend to be scared in a fake haunted house. But when you think about all the garbage we generate with our one-and-done costumes and bags of individually wrapped candies … it’s scary. Every Halloween, some 7 million costumes are thrown away, their synthetic fibers accounting for the equivalent of 83 […]
Mike Phillips, CEO of Sense, a developer of home energy monitoring and management devices, discusses the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on home energy and EV charging in the United States. When the $369-billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed in early September, the stage was set for a race to reduce U.S. emissions by 40% compared to 2005 […]
Did you know that homes and businesses use 40% of the total energy consumed in the United States? Does your home have high energy bills, cold floors, or drafts? If so, a home energy audit is the first step in improving home comfort, cutting your energy bills, and reducing your carbon footprint. An auditor can determine if lack of insulation, […]
To honor Earth Day’s 52 years of environmental action, Earth911 is presenting 52 Actions for the Earth. Each week through Earth Day 2023, we will share an action you can take to invest in the Earth and make your own life more sustainable. Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth, you probably indulge in a few pieces of Halloween candy each […]
Caroline Vanderlip, CEO of Re:Dish, joins the conversation to discuss making cafeteria, institutional and restaurant food service sustainable. Re:Dish provides reusable food service items, collecting, returning them to a dish washing facility each day, and delivering a fresh supply to its customers, which include corporate and school cafeterias and hospitals. Re:Dish containers offers several #5 plastic (polypropylene) clamshell and round […]
A little mildew around your tub or shower is no reason for alarm. But if you smell a musty odor or see visible signs of water damage in your home, it could be serious. Perhaps you don’t see or smell anything but are experiencing unexplained hay fever symptoms — or worse. Even if only part of your family is experiencing […]
Did you know you can cut your environmental impact with a few simple changes in your bathroom buying and habits? The bathroom may not be the room you’d think of when you consider high energy consumption in your home. Instead, you might consider the electricity-hungry refrigerator in the kitchen, the clothes dryer in the laundry room, or the plethora of […]
Planning for retirement becomes more complex as the impacts of climate change transform our environment. The rise of heatwaves, wildfires, and drought, as well as hurricanes and flooding, are all recipes for disaster in the lives of seniors not well suited to cope with these conditions. Climate change will influence retirees’ decisions on where to live, how to stay healthy, […]