When Big Business Trumps the Planet
I have been fascinated for many years watching the environmental world around me unfold. What has been particularly curious for me is how business, the economy and the planet interact with one another. For...
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Going Net Zero with Passive House Standards
I first learned about the world’s most-stringent, voluntary, energy efficiency building standard called “Passive House” by accident while searching for energy-saving tips. I had recently come across the astonishing facts that buildings use up...
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When did Recycling become Wishcycling?
In January of 2018, most of the western world was upended when China decided to no longer accept recycling materials into their country. The reason? Too much contamination. For almost 30 years, China had...
When Big Business Trumps the Planet
I have been fascinated for many years watching the environmental world around me unfold. What has been particularly curious for me is how business, the economy and the planet interact with one another. For...
Going Net Zero with Passive House Standards
I first learned about the world’s most-stringent, voluntary, energy efficiency building standard called “Passive House” by accident while searching for energy-saving tips. I had recently come across the astonishing facts that buildings use up...
When did Recycling become Wishcycling?
In January of 2018, most of the western world was upended when China decided to no longer accept recycling materials into their country. The reason? Too much contamination. For almost 30 years, China had...
A Guide to Buying an Electric Car
If you think an electric vehicle (EV) is going to make a nice addition to your life, you are definitely on the right track. Electric cars are no longer science fiction – everywhere around...
Planet Valentine, I Love You
Each year we dedicate so much love to people on Valentine’s Day that we’ve forgotten a really important piece to give some love to – Mother Earth. This year I dedicate not only my...
Minimalism: The Art of Letting Go
Recently I watched the documentary film, “Minimalism: A Film About the Important Things” and was inspired to become a minimalist myself. Minimalism is the art of letting go. It’s about intentionally living with only...
Brighton Reuse Depot: A Green Vision Coming True
Container homes, retails, and offices are popping up around the globe, and it seems that the trend is here to stay. One of the prime examples of a new green way of life is...
4 Eco-Friendly Lessons to Teach Your Kids
Becoming more environmentally-friendly and conscious of what that entails is not a particularly difficult task, as it literally requires a few small changes in how we handle our waste and power consumption. Thankfully in...
