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By this point, Earth Day is part of the national lexicon. While you’ve almost certainly heard of it, how much do you know about the event, its purpose, its origins, and how you can act to further its aims if you sympathize with its mission?

Winter is officially over, which means spring cleaning season is here. While cleaning your apartment rids it of dirt, grime, bacteria and clutter, spring cleaning can actually take a toll on the environment. Go easier on Mother Nature this year by following some eco-friendly tips while you scrub and freshen up the space you call home.

It’s not uncommon for people today to consider more than aesthetics when choosing clothing and accessories. It’s now commonplace to consider where a garment came from, what chemicals were used in production and even the wages and treatment of the those involved in its manufacture. Hence, the birth of sustainable fashion. For many, making a fashion choice is as much a statement on ethics as anything else. Here are some of the top 2016 trends to keep you on the cutting-edge of style and sustainability.

Laundry day. Some of us dread it. Others find it therapeutic. Regardless of how you feel about the day you clean the clothes that have been piling up in your hamper for weeks, there is a way for you to feel better about how you wash them. Follow these easy tips to make laundry day a part of your green living routine. Use Eco-Friendly Detergent A few years ago, you might have had to go out of your way to find a green laundry detergent. Today, brands like Method, Mrs. Meyer’s, and Seventh Generation are available in most supermarkets. Eco-friendly […]

If you’re like many modern apartment dwellers, you’re always looking for ways to live a greener lifestyle. One effective strategy for keeping your at-home footprint to a minimum is to focus on ways you can save water in each room. As a room where a lot of water and energy tend to be used, the kitchen is great to start with. Here are some eco-friendly tips you can use to start living green in the kitchen.

Store-bought wrapping paper can be beautiful, and is popular for a reason. Unfortunately, elegant and shiny holiday wrapping paper tends to be neither the most affordable nor eco-friendly option. If you have a lot of wrapping paper on hand or see colors and patterns so irresistible you have to have them, wrap away as usual. but if you’re trying to be sustainable this holiday season, here are some eco-friendly gift wrapping alternatives to consider.

Winter is coming. If you live in Chicago or another city with chilly winters, you’ll seek warmth and comfort whenever and wherever you can. But if you’re an environmentally conscious person, you also might want to keep your carbon footprint down. Here are some ways you can keep warm and comfortable in your apartment while keeping your impact on the environment to a minimum.

You recycle, you use a smart thermostat, and you remember to hit the lights on your way out the door almost every time you leave your apartment. In other words, you’ve incorporated several eco-friendly practices into your daily life. Still, you feel like you should be doing just a bit more to protect the environment. If this is the case, try to adopt some green living trends this fall.

Poor air quality triggers asthma attacks, exacerbates allergies, and makes you more vulnerable to a host of bacterial and viral infections. Thankfully, the quality of the air in your apartment is something you have considerable control over. By taking some precautions, you can keep the air quality in your apartment as high as possible.

A summer camping trip is a great way to catch up with friends or spend quality time with family, creating new memories with the people you care about most. It’s also a great mechanism for unplugging from the digital world and reconnecting with nature. To make your weekend in the great outdoors as eco-friendly as it is memorable, follow these green camping tips.