Keeping It Green in Iceland With a combination of breathtaking scenery and incredible architecture, the city of Reykjavík is also one of the greenest cities in the world. Reykjavík acquires very little of its primary energy from fossil fuel sources, as most of the city’s energy comes from geothermal and other natural and renewable sources. […]
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Washed Ashore The Norwex Movement was designed to help create a cleaner, safer world, free of harmful chemicals. Recently, we updated our RACE (Race Against Chemicals in the Environment) website to support our global community of like-minded individuals and to help make a positive impact on our quality of life, while reducing dangerous chemicals in […]
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Protecting Our Resources With the drought crisis that California is currently facing, a novel approach to maintaining water quality and water conservation has recently been implemented by the city of Los Angeles—filling the city’s water reservoir with a bunch of plastic balls. Not just any plastic balls, however. These black, plastic balls were designed to […]
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Eco-Friendly Pet Tips In an effort to go green, sometimes we forget that our pets can have an impact on the environment just like we do. Check out the helpful tips below to make sure that you and your pets are doing your part to care for the environment. 1. Go Biodegradable Did you know […]
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Clean Up the World Events Looking for a fun and eco-friendly activity that you and your family can participate in this weekend? Check out these amazing, green events that help promote sustainability while bringing communities together from all around the world! Clean Up the World Weekend (9/18 – 9/20) Clean Up the World is a […]
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It’s Back to School Time! It’s that time of year again for purchasing new books, clothing and educational supplies for your kids. But as your children return to school, it’s important to think about not only the financial aspects of the back-to-school season, but also the environmental impact of the items you purchase as well […]
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Volunteer Together It’s a great time of year for some eco-friendly activities and adventures you can share with your family. Here’s a fun and educational activity you can do with your kids that will also encourage them to support their community. Volunteer to help plant trees or even pick up litter, and teach your children […]
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Keep Cool This Summer During these hot summer months, keeping your air conditioner on full blast can cause your electricity bills to skyrocket. But as the temperatures rise, it may be difficult to avoid keeping your AC on more often in order to avoid overheating. Here are a few easy and eco-friendly ways you can […]
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“Take Care of Texas” Art Contest Winner Recently, The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality held an art contest as a part of their Take Care of Texas program. Students in grades K-5 all around Texas were asked to submit artwork showing how they help support the environment. Ava White, a 5th grader from Pink Elementary […]
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3 Huge Benefits of Living Small They say that good things come in small packages. According to advocates of The Tiny House Movement, the same concept can be applied to your home. With the cost of living space, resources, and energy constantly on the rise, tiny home builders across the country are realizing some amazing […]
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