Tag Archives: Green living

Finding your Purpose by Hunter S. Thompson

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Hunter S. Thompson is most widely known as the crazed author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, but he was also a profound and poignant writer with a brilliant mind. He was that rare and precious species; a true original. And while his brilliance drove him mad, it left behind these traces of luminescence which make us all richer.

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Amazing Off Grid Homes you’d Love to Live In

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Solar power has made living off the grid easy and accessible. As solar panel technology boosts efficiency and the cost of panels goes down, more homeowners are opting to create their own, green eco-friendly energy which saves them money and ensures power even in inclement weather. Here are some of our favorite off-grid homes powered by solar panel systems.

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Keep Your Cool the Green Living Way

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With warm summer days upon us, we’re all trying to minimize indoor temperatures in order to maximize performance. Other than blasting the A/C, what can we do to keep cool? Here are some eco-friendly tips on cooling your home (and yourself!) when the heat is oppressive outside.

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Study Finds Vegetarians Live 20% Longer

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Food industries are enormous contributors to greenhouse gas emissions; especially the meat-producing industries. The study not only found that vegetarian diet produced a third less emissions, but also that the mortality rate for meat-eaters was almost 20% higher. 

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Growable Gowns: Wedding Dresses Made for the Compost Heap

Biodegradable Wedding Dress

If you are a bride-to-be who loves the environment, you don't need to upcycle or recycle a dress to have a green wedding. Now you can have your dream dress and compost it too! The latest trend in green weddings is the biodegradable wedding gown. Grown from fashionable fungi, these dresses can simply be tossed onto the compost pile at the bottom of your garden when your special day is done.

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