A collection of tips, roundups and how to articles showing you how to live a more sustainable life at home and improve your building’s energy efficiency and sustainability.
Creating an outdoor living area can be both a fun and daunting task. There are many factors to take into account, and if you want to make your backyard haven eco-friendly that’s a whole other set of things you’ll have […]
Going green with your flooring has several benefits, from improved air quality to following a more sustainable way of living to increasing your home’s value. In this post, we’ll show you some options for eco-friendly carpeting, separated both by the
Many people have started to look around their homes and realize how many things produce carbon emissions, and they are considering making some changes to help reduce their own carbon footprint. There are many changes you can make in your
Water hardness is a common phenomenon in Canadian households. According to the Government of Canada, 50% of the municipal water supplies in Canada have hard water levels below 80 mg/l. Meanwhile, 20% of Canada municipalities have water hardness levels greater
Since the 1950s, there has been a growing awareness of the harm that certain chemicals can do to human health and the environment in general. In recent times, there has been a lot of media attention directed toward glyphosate. This
When you’re designing a new house, it’s important to take your eco-friendly options into account. If you make some common mistakes, you could wind up building a home that’s not very green at all. In this article, we’ll discuss some
Are you planning to build a new home or office? If so, planning for sustainability before you start construction is essential. There are many things to consider, such as the materials you will use and how the building will be
A little over a year after the official launch of the Canada Greener Homes Grant, over 171,000 applications were received by the Government of Canada through the national portal. Canadians are intent on leading greener, environmentally friendlier lives through everything
When it comes to our homes, the exterior is just as important as the interior. After all, the first thing people see when they look at your house is the outside. And if your home doesn’t look good from the
Libraries are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact, and many are looking for ways to make their buildings more sustainable. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, there are several steps library administrators can take to green up their
