Our pets are capable of producing more than 140 billion pounds of carbon dioxide and methane per year; that’s a pretty large carbon paw print! Before you swear off pet ownership for good, read on to learn what to watch out for, and what you can do to help.
Take heart eco-warrior, you really are making a difference. You see, it's not just you giving up straws and reusing your shopping bags, a whole army of people, industries and countries are working with you to change the future of our environment. Here are just a few of the ways you rock:
There are tons of fruit trees, berries and fungi hotspots in every city. Colorado non-profit Falling Fruit is working to hook urban foragers up with opportunities to collect their own fruits and veggies around the world.
Most car buyers focus only on which kind of car they are going to buy, but when it comes to electric cars, you need to think about recharging too. You need to consider buying the right charger for your electric vehicle and take into account the cost of installation.
Crows are known to be among the brightest of our feathered friends. So it should come as no surprise that a new startup, Crowded Cities, is enlisting them to help clean up cigarette butts. Yup, these butt-busting birds are fighting litter for treats.
One of the advantages of tiny houses is that they are smaller than conventional homes and on trailer chassis so they don't require building permits. Having outbuildings and add-ons will give you extra living space without the hassle of permits.
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