Being luxurious can sometimes mean that you are able to take that extra step towards sustainability and green living. While water has long been on the radar as an environmental concern, for most Americans, rain has barely been considered a solution. While we, the eco-conscious, will turn off the water while brushing our
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Recycling has evolved beyond placing your paper and bottles out on the curb for pick-up. Many beautiful pieces, from jewelry to artwork, clothing to new fangled devices, have been made out of recyclable material. Things like glass bottles, tin cans, and cardboard have become the silk and leather for today’s eco-conscious yet luxury-seeking
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For parents raising children in this day and age, the challenges are incredibly new and different from those just a generation ago. No generation in history has experienced as much technological growth or the increased availability of products that can be purchased to keep our children busy. From video games to television, cell phones to
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In many realms of life, being eco-conscious can be achieved without a lot of hassle. We can make a big difference by buying organic or locally grown food, driving fuel-efficient vehicles, and even wearing eco-chic clothing and jewelry. Until recently, whether or not to compost would not have been considered an easy environmentally aware decision.
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It’s the end of the summer and you have a little bit more time to read something inspiring before the pace picks up, but you’ve got this expanse of grass that needs attention. After all, the neighbors are starting to notice that you’ve fired the landscaping service, ditched the chemical enhancements, and started pushing that
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Organic gardens are becoming an integral part of our nation’s capital this season. Chances are, you’ve been inspired to grow your own fruits and vegetables as well – but a few acres of pure garden space may not be an option. Whether you’re living in an apartment with limited outdoor space or need to protect
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The White House Kitchen Garden has started a fresh veggie trend in Washington, DC. The US Department of Agriculture announced expanded plans for the People’s Garden surrounding their headquarters on the Mall last month to celebrate Earth Day.
The current landscape around the Whitten Building includes grass lawns, flower borders, and concrete. The new plans for
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You’ve probably heard of “greywater”, the idea that lightly used household water such as bathwater can be reused for purposes like flushing the toilet and watering plants.
There are many different ways to use your greywater, from the quickest DIY approach to complex filtering systems you can install yourself and simple but ingenious commercial products like
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Most parts of the United States won’t see the last frost of winter until late April or early May. If you’re thinking of gardening this summer, though, you might want to get started soon, since many types of seedling prefer to be pampered indoors for six weeks or more before being transplanted to the great
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One of the best ways to green your home environment is literally green. Houseplants are not just beautiful, but they improve the air quality significantly by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen (a process we know as photosynthesis).
In fact, in the late 1980s, NASA ran a study exploring which plants are the most efficient at
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