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Simple Ways to Embrace Sustainability After 60

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Discovering Sustainable Golf Courses

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Practical Strategies for Shrinking Your Home's Carbon Footprint

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The Environmental Benefits of Utilizing Shipping Containers in Construction

From Fork to Future: Innovations in Biodegradable Disposable Cutlery Materials


Disposable cutlery has become a ubiquitous part of our lives, finding its way into picnics, fast food restaurants, and takeout orders. Unfortunately, the convenience of these single-use utensils comes at a significant environmental cost. Traditional disposable cutlery is usually made from non-biodegradable plastics, contributing to the growing problem of plastic pollution. 
Plant-Based Plastics (Bioplastics)

One of the most promising innovations in biodegradable disposable cutlery materials is the use of bioplastics.

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A Path to Eco-Friendly Cleaning


Enter green cleaning products &ndash; a revolution in the cleaning industry that prioritizes both cleanliness and the health of our planet. In this comprehensive guide, we&#39;ll delve into the world of green cleaning products, exploring their benefits, highlighting eco-friendly options, and providing practical tips on incorporating them into your cleaning routine. 
Understanding Green Cleaning Products

Green cleaning products, often referred to as eco-friendly or natural cleaning products, are formulations that use ingredients derived from renewable resources. Safer for Your Health

Traditional cleaning products often contain chemicals that can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.

From Gasoline to Green: How Baby Boomers Are Embracing the EV Charging Revolution


However, the relentless march of technology, coupled with growing environmental concerns, has significantly altered the automotive landscape. Electric vehicles (EVs) have been hailed as the future, and an unlikely group is driving their adoption &ndash; the Baby Boomers. A study from Pew Research Center suggests that a significant number of Baby Boomers are tech-savvy, debunking the myth that they&#39;re reluctant to embrace technological change. 
The Charging Infrastructure: A Key Consideration

Adopting EVs is one thing, but the real challenge lies in charging them.

The Different Types of Plants and Their Uses


There are so many different types of plants in the world, and each one has its own unique properties and uses. 
Medicinal Plants



Medicinal plants have been used for centuries to treat a variety of illnesses and health conditions. Additionally, many medicinal plants can be found in your local grocery store or pharmacy. 
You can also embrace the therapeutic benefits of medicinal plants by taking supplements or specially formulated blends, like delta 8 gummies.

Agrihood Living Brings Generations Together


Organic farming, gardening, sustainability, and built-in community attract residents of all ages to Olivette

Mary Love and her wife Deb were the first residents to build a house in the West Ridge section of Olivette Riverside Community and Farm, an &ldquo;agrihood&rdquo; built around a working organic farm near Asheville, N.C., in 2018. 
&ldquo;Deb and I moved here from Long Beach, Calif., and we wanted to create a community around a farm and demonstrate different types of green building practices,&rdquo; says Mary, 58, a Realtor and green building consultant. We held the concept in our minds for a long time and when we found out Olivette was building around a farm, we said &lsquo;We want to be there.&rsquo;&rdquo;



Photo provided by Olivette

Mary and Deb appreciated the fact that Olivette requires all homes built in the community to tap into geothermal energy, have a Home Energy Rating System score of 55 or lower, and encourages other green building practices such as passive and active solar design. In 2019, their home won an award for most sustainable, energy-efficient house in North Carolina from the N.C.

NASA Says These Plants Will Help Purify Your Air at Home

Air pollution is a concern outdoors, but maybe we should be more aware of the toxins that can exist in our homes. Substances like xylene (in paint and lacquers), benzene (furniture wax, insect sprays) trichloroethylene (cleaners, adhesives), and formaldehyde (upholstery, air fresheners) are found in many homes. An easy solution, according to a Nasa study, is to use common house plants to reduce the toxins in the air. That&#39;s right: plants can absorb pollutants and effectively detox your house of some of these harmful substances.

Secrets to Successful Eco-Friendly Living from One Generation to the Next


Wisdom passed down to us from our grandparents is an invaluable gift. They can teach us how to take care of our planet with a little more compassion. 
Sandra Ann Harris, social entrepreneur and founder of ECOlunchbox, encourages families to share their valuable knowledge with each other in hopes of leaving the planet a better place for future generations. Take cues from our grandparents&rsquo; generation, and when something breaks fix it.

First Major Beer Brand Debuts Plastic-Free Six-Pack Rings


It&#39;s no secret that plastic is slowly destroying our oceans. An article we published earlier this year states that by 2025, there could be more plastic in the sea than fish. Another company that has recently joined the important trend is Corona. 
Corona is currently testing plastic-free six-pack rings and is the first global beer brand to do so.

Forget a Garden! Regrow Food Inside Your Home.


Grow Food from Food Inside Your Home


If you still want to grow fresh food to enjoy through the winter, you can. And if you want to make it even easier, don&#39;t bother with seeds...you can easily grow food from food. Here are some good produce options that are simple to regrow right in your home all winter long:


	Basil
	Lettuce
	Green Onions
	Celery
	Avocado


For details on how to grow each one, check out this article from Better Homes &amp; Garden. 
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Contact Lense Wearers...Listen Up!


If you wear contacts, you&#39;ve probably dropped one in the sink at some point and maybe you just turned the water to flush it down the drain. Or maybe you&#39;re in the 15-20% of contact users that constantly throw out their contact lenses in the sink or toilet. New research was presented at the annual American Chemistry Society showing this disturbing finding. 
According to the study, about 45 million Americans wear contact lenses and of them, 15 million wear daily disposable lenses - soft plastic discs that get worn once and then are thrown away.

Straws Are Slipping Through Our Hands


Straws Are Slipping Through our Hands


Sipping a cool drink through a straw is a way of life. 
Starbucks&#39; recent announcement that they plan to do away with single use straws is just the latest move to rid the world of one type of plastic pollution. 
Others are jumping on board with eliminating straws as part of attacking the even larger problem of plastics of all types swirling around in the world&rsquo;s seas. To do something about it, we don&rsquo;t have to remake our planet&rsquo;s entire energy system.&rdquo;

The use of plastic straws seems like a problem we can dispose of &ndash; just as people have been disposing of straws for many decades.

Why We Should Care About Coral Reefs


An article in Business Insider quotes Michael Crosby, president of Mote Laboratory and Aquarium, as saying &ldquo;Estimates are that up to 80% of the oxygen you are breathing in right now comes from the ocean. In order for you to continue to breathe, you have to have a healthy ocean.&quot;

Since 2016, coral bleaching events have killed off approximately half of the Great Barrier Reef, the largest and most extensive reef system in the world. What is coral bleaching. When water is too warm, corals will expel the algae living in their tissues, causing the coral to turn completely white and become more likely to die.

Would You Rather Have Less House, More Yard?


The man who&#39;s famous for designing a tiny, efficient apartment in the city environment, has now designed an option for people who still want a lawn and relative peace and quiet but don&#39;t want a big house. 
Should your home be huge just because it can be. It&#39;s an especially relevant question to ask yourself when your children have left the nest and you&#39;re left with space you just don&#39;t need. 
With an interest in sustainable design and green living, Hill set up a 420 square foot apartment in New York City in 2012 to show that if designed well, a small space can be functional and comfortable at the same time, and more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

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