In a society where two of the top concerns are about saving money and saving the environment, people are turning to more alternative methods to complete both at the same time. How can they do both at the same time? By using DIY projects to save their hard-earned money and upping the ante by choosing … Read more
With all the concern that’s been going around about us consuming the Earth’s natural resources, people have invested time and money into harvesting or creating newer forms of renewable energy. Such an example is wave energy, but what does it mean, and how can we harvest a natural force? What Is Wave Energy and Is … Read more
People all over the world are starting to become more aware of how much good they can do by simply choosing reusable water bottles instead of single use ones, made from plastic. One of the most common replacements is the reusable aluminum bottle. But aluminum doesn’t really sound like something that should be inside the … Read more
We hear it everywhere we go – eat organic. Everyone seems to be talking about going organic, with diet and purchases and everything we can. And in many ways, we see every day some new way that organic food is good for you. But not all organic foods are created equal. In fact, some food … Read more
By now, it’s no secret that recycling is one of the most important steps in conserving what’s left of our planet. Everyone who has ever used the internet or watched TV has seen at least one alarming statistic about polluted oceans/scarcity of natural resources/cutting down trees/etc. But despite the fact that recycling is 95% only … Read more
Tapping into the planet’s renewable sources of energy might be the trick to preserving a lot of the Earth’s natural resources. When harvesting renewable energy sources, we’re also helping preserve the planet, as plants that generate electricity are well-known polluters. Wind power is a renewable source of energy, but there aren’t many people who understand … Read more
Those who have the time and the means to transform such materials into solar energy have even expanded to create pop can solar panels, which can be extremely useful when no other sources of aluminum are available, or you are camping in the woods. The use of numerous pop cans that have been transformed into … Read more
Soap nut is a bit of a misnomer because a soap nut is neither soap nor nut. In fact, it is actually a berry native to the Himalayas and goes by the scientific name of Sapindus Mukorossi. The only thing soapy about these berries is that they hold some amazing cleaning potential. These berries can … Read more
There is a lot of concern regarding the pace at which human are using the planet’s natural resources, as well as the debate on the actions that we take and that are directly or indirectly doing harm to the environment. From not being able to go grocery shopping without our cars to the amount of … Read more
Wake up, make coffee in a coffee maker, take food out of the fridge, put fresh bread into the toaster, vacuum the floor, mow the lawn… Mankind has built its modern life around appliances, but have we ever stopped to ask ourselves how do they impact the environment? Let’s face it, most people have made … Read more
