Whether you are thinking about selling your home or just want to improve your property, adding value to your home is a win-win all around. By using home improvement to add value, you can get a better return on your investment should you ever decide to sell. However, the idea of adding value may seem…
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Do you worry about global warming and the energy problems in the world today? Sometimes green initiatives don’t feel very helpful, and it seems like a big job to save the planet. Yet there are all kinds of steps you can take at home to save energy and do your part. Every little thing helps,…
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You lose about 25 to 30% of your home’s energy through your windows. That means you’re essentially taking your money and dumping it straight in the trash can. But you can’t board up your windows, so how are you supposed to minimize this energy loss? The best strategy is to replace all the windows in…
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Temperatures inside the Earth’s core can get up to 13,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Although most of the heat inside the Earth is trapped inside, some of it reaches the surface where we can use it to fulfill some of our energy needs. This type of energy is called geothermal energy and is an important source of…
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The solar energy market is set to exceed $220 billion in the next decade. So if you can’t shake the feeling that something’s missing as you survey your home, perhaps all you need is a good solar panel system to brighten the house. Solar panels will require some financing on your part, but the returns…
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A single bag floats away as you anxiously load your groceries into your trunk. You think “It’s just one bag, it can’t do much harm.” But this isn’t exactly true, right now there are approximately 5 trillion pieces of plastic trash in our oceans. Yes, you’re right, this isn’t just caused by one rogue bag…
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The California governor signed a ban on sales of new gasoline cars starting in 2035. Living a sustainable lifestyle is becoming less of a choice and more of a necessity every day as our planet hurtles towards climate extremes. That doesn’t mean you should postpone eco-friendly living till then. Here’s a guide that can help you on…
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Are you an eco-warrior? Utilizing renewable energy in every part of your house would be great. But how realistic is it? The technology around renewable energy is still in development. Solar energy technology, on the other hand, is already well advanced. And it could be the perfect source of renewable energy for your home. So…
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How’s your lockdown going? It’s a question we’ve probably all been asked in recent months. But if you’re stuck at home, all alone then you might need something to cheer you up. And if you’re environment is messy or not to your liking this might be contributing to your lockdown blues. And one of the…
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Since 73% of Americans would refuse to purchase from a company that doesn’t care about climate change, it’s important to your success that you do not fall into these ranks. Sustainability is not only essential for the planet- it also is critical in keeping your startup or organization afloat. Here, we’re going to discuss why…
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我们的环境的情况正在分崩离析,global warming on one hand and pollution on the other. We can do many things to reduce the situation we are in now, like going for eco-friendly living. Now is the time to start changing your lifestyle or participating in activities to help the environment. 1. Camp For…
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As technology continues to advance, the world is becoming more and more solar-friendly. Since there are a ton of advantages to solar technology, this is exciting news. Though 2020 has been a hard year, there have been huge breakthroughs for solar technology. And most of it you’ve probably never heard of! To help you learn…
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Did you know that the concentration of indoor pollutants is often 2-5 times higher than that of outdoor pollutants? The air we breathe, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, can affect our health and the state of our planet. In order to keep it clean, we have to take as many green measures as possible. One…
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Did you know that a whopping 91% of plastic isn’t recycled? This shocking statistic shines a spotlight on the plastic war that the world is currently fighting. Have you joined the battle against plastic? To start, you MUST recycle! If your family doesn’t think twice about throwing away soda bottles, food waste, wrappers, and jars…
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How environmentally friendly is your HVAC? Though air conditioning is not very eco-friendly, the more advanced HVAC systems are, the more efficiently they run. Still, as of 2018, 12 percent of US home energy consumption comes from air conditioning. Therefore, it’s important to try to reduce the carbon footprint of your new HVAC system. Check…
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All around us, climate change is having a marked effect on the planet. Scientists recently announced that the oceans are hotter than ever before, while wildfires like those in Australia are expected to become commonplace. Everyone needs to make a difference. There are 100 companies that contribute 71 percent of the world’s emissions. While these…
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Do you often go to sustainable restaurants? Perhaps you don’t even realize it when you do. These restaurants are like any others in most ways, except that they go to great lengths to preserve the natural environment while conducting their business. “Sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of…
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