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For those looking to be more sustainable in the hotter months of the year, we’ve put together this guide about what might be more sustainable ways to cool your home. We include information across various aspects of cooling a house (or, preventing it from getting too hot), such as sustainable features that can be useful … Read more

Below is a list of ways to potentially heat your home more sustainably. We include information across various aspects of heating a house (or, preventing it from getting cold), such as sustainable features that can be useful in the home, energy sources used for heaters, individual heating systems and methods, and more.   1. Consider … Read more

In this guide, we discuss sustainable communities and neighborhoods. We outline what sustainable communities and neighborhoods are, and how they might be delineated from sustainable cities. We also list and explain potential ideas for creating or maintaining sustainable communities and neighborhoods.   Firstly, What Are Sustainable Communities & Neighborhoods? Sustainable communities and neighborhoods might be … Read more

In the guide below, we discuss sustainable cities. Specifically, we outline why sustainable cities might be important, and we also list the potential ways that cities might become more sustainable across different sustainability indicators.   Firstly, Why Might Sustainable Cities Be Important? There’s a number of reasons why it might be important for cities to … Read more

Below, we list and explain potential tips and ideas for planning and running a sustainable event. These tips cover different aspects of events, such as the venue, transport to and from the venue, supplies, food, waste management, and more. These tips might be applied to different types of events, including but not limited to sporting … Read more

Below, we’ve listed and explained some potential ways to be more sustainable in the kitchen. We cover different aspects of the kitchen, such as food waste and food storage, kitchen appliances and fixtures, plastic waste and the use of reusable products, kitchen cleaning and washing, and more. Implementing more sustainable ideas and practices in the … Read more

In this guide, we outline potential ways to have a more sustainable or eco friendly swimming pool at home. We cover different aspects of swimming pools such as the type of pool, covers, filters, pumps, heating, chemicals used, and more. Maintaining a more sustainable swimming pool may be one of multiple things that can be … Read more

Below, we’ve provided a list of potential ways to be more sustainable on Thanksgiving. These tips and ideas cover various Thanksgiving activities and events, supplies & decorations, turkey & food, & even consideration for post Thanksgiving shopping. Some tips and ideas may also be more practical than others, so, implement what is practical for you. … Read more

In this guide, we list potential ways to have a more sustainable 4th Of July/Independence Day. These tips and ideas cover different aspects of the day, such as supplies, barbecuing and grilling, food, fireworks, and more. Several of the tips and ideas listed are similar to tips and ideas we’ve listed for other major celebrations, … Read more

Below is a list of 9 simple tips for potentially having a more sustainable New Years Eve party or celebration. Some might be more practical than others, so, you might consider only the tips that are more practical for you and what you plan to do.   1. Consider The Type Of Party Or Celebration … Read more