The Environmental Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

It will help to make your kitchen appear beautiful in line with your adorable books. Follow this guide to keep your books safe. It is an excellent way to store the book neatly. Hail the Cupboards: Those who own cupboards that do not touch the ceiling can use the top space for books. 2 Pro Tips for Storing Books. #

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Related: The all-natural ‘Wellness Kitchen’ includes a beautiful living herb wall Plants can be rearranged and replaced according to the customer’s preference. Planters come with little feet on the bottom for added circulation and finger gaps for lifting, so you can easily place them on a table for things like kitchen herbs or centerpieces.

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Sustainability Consulting

MAY 19, 2023

Companies such as Open Farm and The Honest Kitchen have set out to provide high-quality products that are both environmentally friendly and safe for pets. The USDA has published this guide about composting pet waste safely. From biodegradable toys to sustainable food and treats, the market for eco-friendly pet products is growing.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 22, 2020

Gemba can be utilized on the factory floor in a manufacturing company, the wards and operating room in a hospital, the kitchen of a restaurant, the tech team’s floor in a SaaS company, or the office of an accounting company. Gemba walk literally means taking a physical walk around the work floor of the company.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Common places for plumbing leaks include high-use areas around your home: Kitchen and bathroom faucets. WaterSense provides two publically accessible guides on microirrigation: Saving Water With Microirrigation: A Homeowner Guide. Adding Microirrigation to Your Services: A Mini-Guide for Irrigation Professionals .

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 8, 2022

This guide reviews eight fundamental tips every event planner should institute. Sustainability and eco-friendly event planning guide. For more information, the city of Folsom has developed a waste management guide that includes valuable information on the processes of recycling and the collection of waste at events.

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Greenability Magazine

JUNE 1, 2021

Whether it’s the scourge of leaf spot on tomatoes, caterpillars feasting on your broccoli or noxious weeds like Johnson grass overgrowing the plot, it all can make the most fervent organic grower rethink the cost benefit-ratio of their kitchen garden. Check out K-State’s Garden Guide for a crash course on the best practices.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Pintrest said that it will now work throughout its portfolio to purchase Energy Attribute Certificates, which it said would follow a set of guiding principles to ensure the power it uses is matched by renewables generation. It also works with local food waste tech platform Copia to donate surplus meals to the local community.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 19, 2021

Though large amounts of power are needed for the kitchen, lighting and heating, there are many ways restaurant owners can go about lowering energy usage and reducing these operational costs. Sustainability Guide for Restaurants: Waste Management Practices for a Lower Carbon Footprint. About the Author. Travers Schelleng.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 19, 2021

Though large amounts of power are needed for the kitchen, lighting and heating, there are many ways restaurant owners can go about lowering energy usage and reducing these operational costs. Sustainability Guide for Restaurants: Waste Management Practices for a Lower Carbon Footprint. About the Author. Travers Schelleng.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 12, 2021

Solar panels provide 100% power to the home, which includes plenty of amenities for comfort: a king-sized bed, a luxe living space, a kitchen and laundry facilities. Meaningful community engagement was also important to Ashoka, who has connected with local providers for activities such as horseback riding, guided hikes and ATV tours.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 4, 2021

The main hale, the kitchen hub, features a large gathering area that opens to the living room. Outdoor foliage is kept to a minimum to avoid distracting from the expansive coastline views, but native plants offer interest as well as a wayfinding element that guides guests from one area to another.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Many tiny home designers are guided by the principles of flexibility when it comes to being mobile, but rarely have we seen a tiny home creation that can be enjoyed on land and on water. The interior living space is made up of custom-made bench seating, a removable dining table and a galley kitchen.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Jared’s company, Alloy, prides itself on being guided by professionals seeking to positively contribute to the built environment with sustainability at the forefront. Meanwhile, a two-story deep skylight shines into the kitchen. Bedrooms reside on the cantilevered upper floor, allowing sunlight into the living spaces.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Despite being on the smaller side when compared to similar luxury homes, the 1,153-square-foot house still has an open-plan kitchen, a living and dining area, a den to be used as an office or guest room, two bathrooms and a garage with electric vehicle charging capability, bike storage and a trash room.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Despite being on the smaller side when compared to similar luxury homes, the 1,153-square-foot house still has an open-plan kitchen, a living and dining area, a den to be used as an office or guest room, two bathrooms and a garage with electric vehicle charging capability, bike storage and a trash room.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The minimalist interior includes an open-plan kitchen, dining room and living area as well as a master bedroom and bathroom. Three guiding principles that our team kept in mind when designing this project were clean shapes, genuine natural materials and energy efficiency ,” the architects explained in a project statement.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Urban Kai also offers lessons and guided expeditions. Both bowl specialist Fresh Kitchen and Taco Dirty work on the customizable plan. Vegans might choose kale slaw or braised lentils at Fresh Kitchen, or lime jalapeno sour cream and vegan cauli queso at Taco Dirty. Your essential guide to eco-wellness in Tampa, Florida.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

The CDC also suggests using a window, kitchen or bath exhaust fan or placing a fan near an open window or door when others are in your home. For more information, see EPA’s Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home. When it’s cold outside, you can also turn the thermostat fan to the “on” position, instead of “auto” for better air circulation.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Related: Visit Milwaukee with our eco travel guide Inhabitat: What does it mean to be a restaurant collective, and how did your collective start? We’ve got many resources on hand, from a central kitchen space to employee talent, to marketing power and retail space. Ware: The idea of a restaurant collective grew very organically.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

This article is a guide on how a general contracting business can become more environmentally friendly, offer eco-friendly options and reap the benefits of being a sustainable business. The post Sustainability Guide for General Contractors: Sustainable Construction and Renovations appeared first on Green Business Bureau.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Using this as his guide, Noel created a vibrant siding that blended his parents’ love of color with vernacular architecture. At the heart of the home is the large kitchen, which also features the same colorful wall tiles as the exterior. Inside, bright colors abound in various forms.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2022

This article is a guide on how a general contracting business can become more environmentally friendly, offer eco-friendly options and reap the benefits of being a sustainable business. The post Sustainability Guide for General Contractors: Sustainable Construction and Renovations appeared first on Green Business Bureau.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 28, 2020

“Regular toothbrushes are hard to recycle because they are made from many components, including plastics derived from crude oil , rubber and a mix of plastic and other agents,” explained Dr. Nammy Patel , DDS and author of Age With Style: Your Guide To A Youthful Smile & Healthy Living. Just add baking soda or bleach.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 27, 2020

Because the pandemic has ushered in a back-to-the-kitchen movement, social media is filled with gorgeous, professional-looking loaves of sourdough bread. It settles on kitchen work surfaces and in your ingredients, including flour. Cover loosely with a kitchen cloth and set the starter somewhere warm. Best of luck to you.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 27, 2020

Because the pandemic has ushered in a back-to-the-kitchen movement, social media is filled with gorgeous, professional-looking loaves of sourdough bread. It settles on kitchen work surfaces and in your ingredients, including flour. Cover loosely with a kitchen cloth and set the starter somewhere warm. Best of luck to you.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 2, 2022

High-efficiency lighting, bamboo-based paper products for the company kitchen and restrooms, and Keurig recycling coffee stations are a few other ways BerryDunn lowers their footprint.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The mill sells by-products to the dairy industry, and there is nearly zero waste in the Semolina Pasta kitchen. Also take a look at Wildcrafted Fermentation , a guide to lacto-fermentation using wild edibles. Organic semolina is non-GMO and is grown sans pesticides or fertilizers.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 22, 2021

Make Your Kitchen Sustainable. As for local food rescue programs, the EPA offers a fantastic guide that your company can use to find food banks and community centers near your business. Adding a compost system to your kitchen is a great way to turn foods unfit for donation and spoiled leftovers into nutrient-rich soil.

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Grist

OCTOBER 18, 2023

She found an audience of natural leaders who were hungry to build their skills outside of the kitchen to become agents of change. These are people who are typically used to sort of barking orders and people falling in line in the kitchen — advocacy requires a different style of leadership. But they don’t know how to do it.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 16, 2020

A carbon filter lid eliminates odors (meaning you can keep it conveniently inside your kitchen), and the removable waste bucket makes it easy to transport your newly-processed nutrient-rich fertilizer from the composter to your garden. See more here: Your guide to sustainable holiday gifts for parents.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Use our 2020 guide to the best holiday gifts for partners. Vegan chef Marina Delio wrote a book called Vegan In An Instant full of over 100 plant based recipes for your slow cooker (for those busy post-holiday evenings), and Dan Buettner has gathered recipes from Blue Zones to bring us The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 1, 2021

Its website has a handy guide to several trail networks, including the Arrowhead, New River Gorge, Fayetteville Park, Kanawha State Forest, Cranberry, Little Beaver State Park and Beckley YMCA trails. The food and drink Since outdoor adventurers get hot and thirsty, Arrowhead’s Handle Bar + Kitchen offers a huge beer menu.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 26, 2020

Related: A guide to the best plants for dyeing fabric and fibers naturally Once you know the method for making dye , you can make just about any color of dye you like. You can do the same and create your own eco-friendly dyes right in your own kitchen. You’ll also want measuring cups and standard table salt.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 30, 2020

To ferment the traditional way, use a large crock or other container that can be out of your kitchen circulation for a few weeks. Originally posted here: Your guide to preserving, storing and canning food. Wait a minimum of 48 hours before opening. The longer they sit, the fuller the flavor will be. Images via Source Name.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Guide them towards the warm cookies in the kitchen or the scary graveyard in the front yard. Paint them using freehand techniques or stencils. You could also use a wood burner or router to sculpt a design. For longer boards, make some ghoulish signs to greet, or deter, your guests.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Related: A guide to the best eco-friendly holiday gifts for children While Burt’s Bees has long been known for its personal care products, did you know that the company also offers 100 percent organic cotton products for babies and kids?

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