Tag: green living

From its vibrant, diverse culture to its serene, flourishing farmland, Kentucky is a beacon of Southern comfort. In a state where whiskey distilleries and green pastures abound, clean water is essential to both public health and local economies. Unfortunately, Kentucky …

From Guest Blogger Haley Kieser: Green Spotlight–How Kentucky’s Residents Can Create a Greener and More Sustainable State Read More »

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The changing colors of the trees, the sudden chilling wind, the shorter days and longer nights — these things can cause us to forego eco-friendly habits in order to find some comfort. However, as noted by American author Jamais Cascio, …

From Guest Blogger Devin Morrissey: Four Eco-Friendly Changes You Can Make This Fall Read More »

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It’s not a surprise that soon our roads will be occupied with driverless autonomous cars driving their way through the roads like it’s a matter of daily activity.

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Many people equate green living to the use of solar or wind power and even to driving electric cars. While these are some of the more common ways that you could be more environmentally friendly, there are other strategies that …

From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Three Interesting Ways Green Living Goes Beyond Clean Energy Read More »

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Fireplaces used to be our main source of heat for our homes, and they’ve made a comeback in recent years. It’s easy to see why, with their romantic glow and cozy warmth that makes them perfect for a chilly winter …

From Guest Blogger Bobbi Peterson: How Your Wood-Burning Fireplace Is Harming the Environment Read More »

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When moving, we mostly think about our clothes and furniture arriving in one piece. When it comes to moving plants, many of us think it’s enough to place them in the truck and take them to the new home no …

From Guest Blogger Lillian Connors: The Essentials of Moving Greenery to a New Home Read More »

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Living green is a lifestyle that can be done in one household or a whole country, like Costa Rica. This country has gone more than 150 days and counting relying purely on renewable energy for their electricity. You may not …

From Guest Blogger Hannah Whittenly: Four Ways That You Can Support Green Living in Your Community Read More »

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The term “green” no longer just refers to a color or cold-hard cash. More often than not when we hear the term green we know it is referring to the well-being of the environment, both in a personal sense and …

From Guest Blogger Kara Masterson: Four Ways Elementary Education Teachers Are Going Green Read More »

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You already know the big things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint. Commuting on public transit rather than drive a gas-guzzling SUV to work, recycling, and using energy efficient appliances make an obvious and huge difference in the …

From Guest Blogger Emma Sturgis: Five Small Changes That Go A Long Way Towards Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Read More »

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If you’re concerned about protecting your home against the ravages of winter, as well as skyrocketing energy costs, you should begin to safeguard your property now, while the weather is still warm. As a companion to our recent article on …

From Guest Blogger Blake Meredith: Five More Eco-Savvy Tips for Prepping your Place for Winter Read More »

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