Green Lifestyle

The potentially irreversible effects of climate change are a key part of public discussion as of late. It has become clear that collectively we need to take sustainable action to prevent damage to our planet for generations to come. However, it’s just as important to recognize that the threats don’t just impact the future. In many ways, our relationship with the environment is negatively affecting us today. 

Owning a large backyard isn’t an advantage until you spruce out the exterior living space so it becomes one with nature. Creating an environmentally friendly oasis on your property is easier than you might think at first if you stick to the following 7 principles.

Recycle and repurpose everything you can

There is hardly a homeowner who doesn’t use at least one section of his backyard as a provisional dumpsite. Chairs with broken legs, wooden panels, broken appliances; the list of junk you have lying around your backyard is endless.

Before the phrase “novel coronavirus” entered the public vernacular, the option to work from home was somewhat of a novelty to much of the U.S. workforce. Post-COVID, however, working from home has become the norm, and we must acknowledge the effect this trend is having on the environment.

Sleep is as vital to our well being as eating healthy and drinking enough water. For many people, though, getting a good night’s rest is a serious issue, and quite often, your mattress is to blame.

There are so many societal pressures and stigma against aging. The older we get, the more people want to go back a decade or two and say “50 is the new 30”! Instead of trying so hard to turn the clock backward, how about we unapologetically flaunt our confidence, beauty, and health no matter what age we’re in? 

Looking good is ageless. No matter how many candles you have on your birthday cake this year, you can love the skin you’re in. Thanks to these five tips, you can improve how you look and feel in your 50s and beyond.

Though the COVID-19 pandemic is still far from over, many places across the country are slowly reopening. People are getting out more, with precautions in place to keep everyone safe. But, for a few months, most people across the country were either required to shelter in place, or it was, at the very least, a strong suggestion. 

Cleaning your house is an important bundle of chores you don’t want to miss out on, no matter how busy you are throughout the day.

If you fail to clean your windows, floors, and wipe the dust off your TV set or computer, you won't even be able to enjoy lying down on the couch or watching the TV, because you will get constantly reminded that you didn't do your chores. So, regular home maintenance is not something you can just sweep under the rug and hope for the best.

Anyone living in the 21st-century is familiar with the concepts of preserving, protecting, recycling, and reusing — especially when it comes to energy. Topics like reducing the need to burn fossil fuels and discovering humanity-changing advancements in areas like electric batteries, solar power, and wind turbines often take center stage in the energy conservation discussion. 

These days, more and more people, across the globe, are wanting to live more sustainably. In a recent study by Southern Cross University, 87% of people said they regularly try to live an eco-friendly lifestyle. As the concern over plastic waste, pollution, and global warming grows, there are those wondering what they can do to make a difference.