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In most cases, it takes continuous effort on our part to reduce our carbon footprint. However, making smart choices when it comes to outfitting our homes is one way to significantly cut down on energy consumption in one sweep. We already know about the positive effects of turning off and unplugging appliances, using energy efficient [...]
There are more than enough ways for people to save money. But the question is how many of them are willing to bend a little to do it? Did you know that going green can save money? Not many know that by simply participating on green campaigns, they are not just saving the environment but [...]
Previously we asked you what your carbon footprint was. Well as we’re bloggers, maybe we should start with the very activity that we are doing at this minute- blogging! J. Angelo Racoma, a member of our team at Splashpress Media, wrote on one of our sister sites about this very topic- giving 10 Ways To [...]
For years, my spouse, an anti-technology dinosaur, has been preaching the danger of cellphones. He’s always owned one though (pre-paid), rather begrudgingly, never turning it on unless absolutely necessary, much to my annoyance. Well, the other day he told me it was time I did some research on the dangers of cellphones and do a [...]
Delicious organic produce for lunch, soft sustainable cotton in our bed sheets, color coordinated recycling bins in the garage – going green seems to be all lovely jubbly, until we get to the place that decidedly is not – the toilet. I recently read an article in the UK Guardian on this, under Ethical Dilemmas. [...]
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Welcome to Yurto, the blog about eco-friendly living in the home. Inspired by the yurt, an ancient circular dwelling place built in tune with nature, we hope to explore the ways we can all make a change for the better in the world that we live in – beginning from our homes. Why is it [...]
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