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It seems that these days, green is the new black and all kinds of businesses are vying to be the most stylish and in-season. But painting a label a grassy shade of green and calling a product “all natural” doesn’t actually make it so. So, how is a sustainability-minded consumer supposed to know which products are what they say they are?
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You’ve probably noticed the sudden abundance of products which are eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, green, biodegradable, sustainable, natural, sourced sustainably, recycled, recyclable, compostable, and so on and so forth. There’s an exhausting list of terms which could be
Read moreHow do you know if the environmentally-friendly and sustainable products you buy actually ARE environmentally-friendly and sustainable? With certifications! Today, Lexi breaks down 8 of the most common, so we can rest assured knowing that we’re really doing our best to live our most sustainable lives in everything from the clothes we wear, to the food we eat, to the products we purchase, to the buildings we live in.
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The construction industry in the United States has seen a steady increase over the last 10 years. By 2023 it is expected to have a compound annual growth rate of 4.9% and be responsible for $1.8 billion in transactions. As such a major force in the global market the industry is starting to garner more attention for environmental improvements. Right now construction and buildings account for 39% of all CO2 emissions annually. Builders for Climate Action, a respected organization pushing to make sustainable changes in the construction industry, suggests practices which can be built into a building’s design stage to not only reduce, but absorb, carbon emissions.
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You may have heard your wedding day described as the most important day of your life. Regardless of whether that’s actually true, what better way to start off a life with the one you love than by doing it in a way that also shows your love for the Earth?
Read moreWondering how to be more sustainable as a renter? There are most definitely things you can do to make apartment living eco-friendlier wherever you are, and today, we’ve put together some helpful hints to get you on your way!
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We all want to do what we can to reduce our carbon footprint and help the planet, but that can seem difficult, if not impossible, when you don’t own your home or apartment.
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Human reliance on fossil fuel energy continues to steadily grow. The impacts of this are found in nearly every aspect of our existence, from transportation to construction and even food production. A large portion of our energy
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