Live Green, Love Earth, Leave a Legacy
Many of the deciduous trees around Portland appear are showing fall colors much earlier than usual. While trees may get a jump on the season for various reasons, this year’s early debut of autumnal hues is being attributed to the Pacific Northwest’s unusually dry, hot spring and summer. Drought in Oregon and Washington has been…
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This planet’s natural resources are running dangerously low. The reason behind such a discouraging situation is that we are taking more than we are giving back. And, no, plastic islands floating the world oceans don’t count as giving back. The environmentally-conscious people are trying to find solutions that will provide future generations with the same…
Every parent wants to provide the best conditions for their growing baby. The safest way of life for children is the one with unconditional love and no contact with toxic materials. Unfortunately, there are toxins in many everyday products, and baby products are no exception. Toxins are harmful to adults, so the level of health…
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The concept of growing a garden in today’s day and age is much different from what it used to be just a couple decades ago. However, when looking at the history of gardening, constant changes, developments, upgrades and updates are constantly present. Moreover, sticking to a certain system for too long is counterproductive when you…
Moving a home can be a pretty stressful experience regardless of where you live. The modern lifestyles we lead can be very busy at times and that could sometimes lead to a chance at a promotion or moving to a new location around the country or the world itself. In many cases the move will…
When thinking about saving money on utilities, the first thing that comes into mind is water. You can use a couple of home-based devices that will reduce your usage of this precious fluid, whether it is for the bills or because you are aware of its declining quantity in the world. Here are some of…
Gardening in summer is a pleasure; with the heat turned up and the sun shining, there is no better place to be than in the outdoors. Summer gardening is a great way to get your little ones engaged with nature, and learning through a fun activity. It is important for children to have a connection…
Today’s responsible homeowners know that rising energy costs and an over-reliance on polluting fossil fuels is not a sustainable long-term policy. Thankfully, today’s eco-friendly homeowners and property managers have a wide variety of options to reduce energy losses, increase efficiency, and work towards leaving a less destructive impact on the planet. Below are simple steps…
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Eating more healthy food is a goal for many families, who value a good diet and want nothing but the best quality food. Organic food is a perfect choice for this purpose, since it doesn’t just taste great, but it also loads the environment with no toxic chemicals and pesticides. This generally comes at a…
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In the era of shrinking natural resources and multiplying calls for sustainability and environmentally friendly solutions in all industries, going green does not necessarily mean renouncing natural materials and switching to manmade alternatives altogether. Instead of using artificial materials in construction, architecture and a number of other sectors, natural stone can still remain one of…
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