We all love our pets and want the best for them, but did you know that what’s better for our pets is also better for our planet? Just like humans, animals have an impact on our environment. Luckily, there are a few sustainable changes you can make to reduce your pets’ carbon pawprint.
Sustainability is important business, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get a little weird about it! Saving the planet isn’t just about carrying reusable bags or recycling—it’s also an opportunity to get creative, embrace your inner oddball, and find fun, unconventional ways to make a difference. So, ready to get weird?
Let’s dive into some delightfully strange ways to live sustainably!
The winter solstice has passed which means the days will finally start getting longer. In the meantime, it’s important to be mindful of how our outdoor lights impact our environment. Unnecessary outdoor lighting and light pollution wastes energy, affects wildlife, and jeopardizes our health. Keep reading to learn what light pollution is and how you can mitigate it.
Welcome to the ultimate holiday guide for a more sustainable and eco-friendlier season! In this curated collection, we have compiled a series of blog links that offer insightful tips and suggestions that can help you reduce waste, conserve energy, and make environmentally conscious choices during the holidays. Explore the articles, get inspired, and discover practical ways to minimize your carbon footprint while still enjoying all the festive cheer. Let’s make this holiday season not just merry and bright, but also environmentally responsible.
Preserving food has been a practice for centuries, allowing us to extend the shelf life of our favorite foods and enjoy them long after they are out of season. Canning, jarring, and dehydrating are popular methods of preserving food that help retain nutrients, flavor, and texture. Join us as we delve into the world of preservation and find the best way to savor that flavor.
Americans generate 25% more waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than the rest of the year! Between family gatherings, traveling, and gift-giving, we consume a lot of resources. There are small actions we can all take to reduce the impact our holiday festivities have on the environment, such as shopping smart and properly disposing of the waste we generate.
Imagine opening your fridge and finding forgotten leftovers, wilted lettuce, or a loaf of bread that’s seen better days. Food waste is a common problem, but it’s also an opportunity!
Forty percent of all food produced in the United States is thrown out, but by making changes at home, like planning meals, getting creative with leftovers, and storing food properly, you can help reduce waste, save money, and even do your part for the planet.
Let’s dive into some easy tips:
Plastic Free July is an initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation that strives to create a future free of plastic waste. Participants are encouraged to find various ways to reduce their plastic usage in their everyday lives. This can include actions such as shopping in bulk, using bar soap, and switching to reusable items instead of single-use plastics. In 2023, almost 90 million people from 190 countries took part in this initiative, and many of the participants continued these habits after the campaign had ended.
Severe droughts are nearly inevitable in Texas. But that doesn’t mean we’re powerless when facing it. The time to prepare is now!
