Alarming data on the global crisis surrounding plastic waste is shifting both public and legislative opinion on recycling. A new proposed law, the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, aims to shift the responsibility of plastics recycling back to the plastics industry instead of everyday consumers. Under the bill, plastics producers and companies would be required to collect and recycle [...]

We can’t live without our pets — as a matter of fact, most American households have at least one pet in this day and age. Pets offer so many benefits. They help us relax and offer unconditional love and companionship. Another benefit of owning a pet, of course, is the fact that pets give you something to focus on. But [...]

It’s no secret that going green takes hard work, and not everyone can maintain an eco-friendly lifestyle. However, for those that are truly committed to making an impact and reducing their carbon footprint, there are plenty of ways to make your home an eco-friendly haven. In some cases, a home will need a bit more extensive work to fit a [...]

Baby showers have become something of a rite of passage. In 2017 alone, the United States welcomed 3,853,472 babies, and many of them were preceded by baby showers. While some people decline to have a baby shower for every one of their upcoming children, most have a baby shower in preparation for their first newborn. And it usually falls to [...]

Ecotourism has been gaining popularity in recent years with families looking to travel sustainably in greener destinations. Ecotourism is a kind of eco-friendly travel that involves supporting the local environment instead of exploiting its resources. While there are many different types of ecotourism that involve traveling abroad, you can take eco-tours right here in the U.S. and learn how you [...]

Your wedding day may very well be the most important day of your life. Or perhaps it’s not that big of a deal to you; maybe you’re throwing a wedding to please your parents. Either way, weddings are a fairly traditional part of most people’s lives, with 2.4 million weddings performed each year on average in the United States alone. [...]

Millennials currently make up 45% of U.S. homeowners, but Generation X isn’t too far behind. Representing 28% of homeowners, Americans between the ages of 40 and 55 have been gaining a foothold in the real estate market in recent years. However, with the U.S. housing supply expected to reach an all-time low in 2020 and housing prices continuing to rise, [...]

The new year is just around the corner, and with a new year comes a new set of resolutions. Plenty of people will aim to live more sustainably at the start of 2020, and making some simple changes and improvements around the house can help you reach your goal with less effort. But just like 75% of cybersecurity issues happen [...]

The arrival of your wisdom teeth might not make you feel very wise. In fact, the tender gums, aching teeth, and pain could remind you of teething as a toddler. Impacted wisdom teeth are third molars at the back of your mouth that don’t have enough room to emerge normally like a regular tooth. By understanding the cause of your [...]