sustainable living

This article was guest written by Jane Marsh. Installing solar panels means a reduced carbon footprint and access to renewable energy. However, it may be challenging to convince your homeowners’ association (HOA) that it’s a good idea to invest in…Read More

Is it possible to grocery shop waste-free? While 100% waste-free takes a little practice and forethought, there are some ways you can start minimizing your waste each time you go to the grocery store! Little by little, we can get…Read More

The Global Footprint Network determines an important date each year, but what exactly is Earth Overshoot Day? Based on 15,000 data points collected annually from each country by the United Nations, “Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand…Read More

Recycling is one of the most common systems we have in place to protect our planet on a daily basis. By putting our glass, plastic, and more in a separate bin, this prevents harmful materials from piling in landfills, polluting…Read More

This article was submitted by Kayleigh Alexandra, a UK-based writer and editor with a deep passion for the environment. It can be hard to keep kids engaged and entertained at the best of times, so this difficult year has been…Read More

In the past 20 years, the idea of supplementing one’s healthy diet and lifestyle with vitamins and nutrients has risen to prominence. Take a stroll through any grocery store and you will be confronted with rows of bottles sporting the…Read More

This summer, we visited the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to see a tiny home exhibit. There we met the folks behind The Village of Wildflowers, a tiny home community that focuses on two things: sustainability and…Read More

This article was originally published on July 31, 2014 and was updated on August 10, 2020. Hello everyone and welcome to Composting 101. So, you want to know how to start composting in your home and garden? Let’s jump right…Read More

This post was originally written by Leesa Raab. It was updated by the eco18 staff on October 14, 2020. Halloween might be my favorite holiday. I love everything about it – the feeling of the crisp air, coming up with…Read More