When working towards living a more sustainable lifestyle, we’re told to switch out our plastic straws for metal ones. To recycle, eat less meat, and shop smarter. Wanting to reduce your carbon footprint is a commendable act, and as you can see, there are many ways to do it. From the clothes we buy, the food we eat, and even when building our homes, there’s always a more ecological way of producing less waste in our daily lives. Introducing eco-friendly material into your home renovation project is beneficial for the earth, for instance. Here are the best ways you can…
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One of the coolest things (no pun intended) you saw at the outdoor market today was “bottled” water is available in aluminum bottles. It is brilliant, especially considering the plastics recycling market has almost completely collapsed and these aluminum containers are much more ecologically sound than plastic bottles. Aluminum can be recycled over and over again, unlike plastics. What are you doing to make sure that this world will be a better place when you are gone? If you are like most Americans you likely exist in a world that is half way between global warming denial and attempting to…
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When it comes to building or remodeling your home, the flooring that you choose is considerably important. From tile flooring to laminate to carpeting to hardwood flooring, your flooring options can feel like they are endless. Making a choice can seem incredibly difficult because of this too, but considering a number of factors will help to make it an easier one at the end of the day. If you’re remodeling before selling your home (as many real estate agents will suggest), you’ll likely want to choose some type of hardwood flooring available. After all, people love hardwood flooring. As a…