When it comes to creating a sustainable home, lighting is one of the most important aspects to consider. Fortunately, changing to environmentally friendly lighting is also one of the easiest and most cost effective means of improving your carbon footprint. Full Post >>

Replacing just four disposable products in your household with reusable alternatives can considerably reduce your waste stream. Full Post >>

Becoming a vegetarian is a quick and effective way to reduce your carbon footprint. The Meatless Monday movement is a great way to make the transition. Full Post >>

Conserving water is becoming increasingly important, especially in desert areas like California. The high demand for water means that aquifers are being depleted more quickly than they can be replenished, making water a limited resource... Full Post >>

Organic food has gained a tremendous amount of recognition and popularity in recent years, and production has increased accordingly. Still, for some the link between purchasing organic produce and leading a sustainable life is unclear. The term “organic” means that a product was grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides and that it is not genetically modified... Full Post >>

There are innumerable ways to lead a more sustainable life, many of which are not as well publicized as options like recycling or carpooling. Conscientious purchasing is also a crucial part of living sustainably, and means buying items that are used, contain recycled content, or are made from rapidly renewable materials. Full Post >>