Hurricane Harvey Hurricane Harvey is an active weakening tropical cyclone that is causing unprecedented and catastrophic flooding in southeastern Texas. It was the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States since Wilma in 2005, ending a record 12-year period with no hurricanes of Category 3 intensity or higher making landfall in the United States. In a four-day period, many areas received more than 40 inches (1,000 mm) of rain as the system meandered ... Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionSustainable Concrete…..Sustainable?
Sustainable Concrete Most people don’t know this, but concrete is one of the key contributors to sustainable development. It’s the most widely used out of all construction materials and is a major factor in Australia’s economic well-being via investment, employment, and taxation. It’s used literally everywhere: in bridges, roads, apartment buildings, schools, hospitals and although it’s very versatile as a ... Read More »
Solight Design, affordable solar lighting solutions
Solight Design SOLIGHT DESIGN ™ MAKES BEAUTIFULLY AND SUSTAINABLE HOME LIGHTING PRODUCTS THAT APPEAL TO THE DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS CONSUMER WHILE PROVIDING LIGHTS TO THOSE IN NEED. Our company mission is to provide lights to those who need them most. There are over 1.6 billion people who have no access to electricity and clean sustainable lighting, something most of us take for ... Read More »
Organic Coffee Selection: Perks of Fair-Trade
Organic Coffee There has been a lot of buzz concerning organic and fair trade products. While a lot of celebrities and influencers advocated buying commodities like fair trade coffee, people still didn’t know if it was a commercial hype or something truly beneficial. Read on and find out what ‘free trade’ actually means, and why you should consider switching to ... Read More »
Non GMO Labeling Vs.Organic Labeling
Non Gmo labeling For those who have become more alert of what goes into what they eat, the good news is that a growing amount of food manufacturers are offering organic options, making organic food one of the quickest growing divisions of food production in the United States. The bad news is that all of those options can be unclear, ... Read More »
Trash Reduction Strategy for Your Business
Trash Reduction Trash reduction may not be at the forefront of your business’ mind but it is important to consider because it can be an expensive overhead if it is not managed with a meaningful strategy. Reducing recyclable and general waste can save your business money but the right equipment needs to be installed for this to happen. The best ... Read More »
Plastic Pollution: Reduce your plastic waste
Plastic Pollution You might have heard of the challenge Plastic free July before. It is an initiative to encourage people not to use single-use plastics. The motive behind it makes total sense: for example, why would you need to use plastic, a material that takes centuries to decompose for wrapping which loses its purpose right after the product is open? ... Read More »
Eco Transportation Options for a Healthier Planet
Eco Transportation Today, it’s really hard to live without transportation. Traditional transportation options come with a range of different problems such as emission of hazardous gases, global warming, and pollution. All of these problems have led to the development of green transportation options that are eco-friendly and have less or no negative impact on the environment. Here are just some ... Read More »
Eco Friendly Home, How To Decorate
Eco Friendly Home We all want our homes to look great, but we also have to think about the entire process that comes before all that décor ends up in our home. Eco-friendly living has been the biggest hit in recent years and it’s no wonder why. For years we have been draining the Earth’s resources, cutting down forests and ... Read More »