Browsing: Simple Steps

Some very simple steps to follow whenever you spend time outdoors arethe seven principles of “leave no trace.” Leave no…

Unwanted emails result in unnecessary carbon emissions. Every email owner has an opportunity to decrease their carbon footprint by handling…

One way you can reduce your impact on the environment is by avoiding “fast fashion.” Fast fashion is clothing that…

Pollinators include birds, bees, bats, butterflies, and moths, all of which move pollen between flowers. They’re essential for creating healthy…

Instead of purchasing an overpriced, single-use, plastic water bottle at the airport, bring a reusable water bottle whenever you fly.…

We understand the importance of reducing landfill and many of us want to compost, but kitchen containers have to be…

Choose bar soap and skip the plastic packaging. In addition, the primary ingredient in liquid soaps is water. The bulky…

Plant a tree or donate to an organization that will plant one for you! Established trees require less water than…

Don’t weed, fertilize and aerate. Get comfortable with a less uniform lawn and let it grow lovelier by planting flowers…

We need to use less plastic and reuse the plastic we already have. There are some great initiatives that maximize…

Spring is a great time of year to enjoy the pleasure and positive environmental impact of buying locally-grown fresh fruit…

Car maintenance isn’t typically associated with environmental issues. The greener options are walking, cycling or using public transportation, but that…

We wear masks to reduce the spread of COVID19 and billions of masks are discarded daily. The plastic in many…

We’ve all heard that we can make a difference if we turn off the tap while we’re brushing our teeth…

Replacing dirty HVAC air filters will ensure that you are breathing cleaner air in your home and will also make…

Bulky mattresses and box springs take up an enormous amount of space in landfill. There are a few simple steps…

Food waste contributes 20% of the waste added to landfill annually. While decomposing there, it releases methane, a far more…

PCs use considerably more energy than laptops. If you use a PC at home or work, mitigate its impact by…

For those who are able, one small habit that can make a big impact over time is taking the stairs…

Ensure that your tires are properly inflated. Fuel efficiency—and performance–improve dramatically. You’ll save money and reduce your impact on the…

Each minute in the shower requires about 2 gallons of water. Trimming a minute off your shower is a simple…