When you consider any macro-level activity, every small step counts. The same is true for waste management too. You can reduce the amount of waste reaching the landfill if you can encourage the best practices for your establishment. The increased amount of waste disposal, mishandling of the waste, or ill-treatment of the discarded waste lead […]
Tag: Air Quality
The Concept of Passive House: An Interview with Toyin-Ann Yerifor
Green building concepts have come a long way. As architects, designers, and builders gain access to better tools that help push the limits of construction energy efficiency; we see longer strides made towards more mainstream adoption of green building standards. One such standard that is coming of age is passive houses. The concept of passive […]
Summer Activity! Start an Indoor Garden!
If you’re worried about your kids losing academic skills over the summer, you might be searching for activities to keep them mentally stimulated. You might have already signed up for a summer reading program or researched some fun math activities. However, throwing in some hands-on science activities can also be fun and educational for kids! […]
3 Home Designing Tips To Promote Cleaner Air Quality Indoors
While much of the focus has been on the damage air pollution can do, it turns out the air within our homes maybe even more detrimental. Last year’s Clean Air Day campaign showed that particle pollution levels are a staggering 3.5 times higher indoors than they are outdoors. With the average person spending 93 percent of their […]
Ways New Windows and Doors Can Make Your Home Eco-Friendly
Windows and doors are an important part of any home, both aesthetically and functionally. Not only do they let in light and provide access to the outdoors, but they also play a crucial role in energy efficiency. Older windows and doors can be a significant source of energy loss, which can have a negative impact […]
Top 5 Positive Environmental Effects of COVID-19
Even the gravest of occurrences have some silver linings, and COVID-19, in all of its dreariness, has been pretty good to Mother Earth. There have been some negative drawbacks, but on the whole, the environment is one thing that has actually been positively affected by the novel coronavirus. Stay-at-home orders mean less cars on the […]
8 Ways to Reduce Air Contamination in the Workplace
It’s unsurprising that air quality naturally goes downhill in workplaces. When there are too many people in too small a space, negative effects on the air that employees breathe are to be expected. Those can be exacerbated by building or remodeling projects nearby. Poor indoor air quality may result in sneezing, itchy eyes, and scratchy […]
How Biofuel is Impacting Our World in 2023
The world is changing. We’ve come a long way from the days when the only option for fuel was the fossil-fueled version. However, more strides can be made. In 2021, fossil fuels still accounted for 79% of U.S. energy consumption. While it’s hard to leave behind our dependence on it, fossil fuels must eventually go, […]
The Ultimate Guide To Convert Your Home Into A Smart Home
With more and more brands and companies launching a variety of different smart lighting systems, speakers, sensors, it is easier than ever to convert your home into a smart home. If you have no prior experience in creating a smart home, it can be a confusing task to choose the right kind of devices. Moreover, […]
6 Tips to Help You Design an Eco-Friendly Bedroom
After you’ve tackled some of the major infrastructure projects that will make your home greener, you’re going to want to start working through individual rooms as well. Small, simple changes throughout your house can help make your home more eco-friendly. Right now, harmful toxins and chemicals are probably lurking all over your bedroom. With a […]