Whether your bestie recently moved in with her boo, or if you have new neighbors, they likely still have old moving boxes around, someone may have boxes for you. I, personally, have never purchased moving boxes because I always have friends that are moving to new neighborhoods within New York City. But even if you […]
National Thrift Shop Day: How to Observe at Goodwill and Other Stores Green Matters Source link
Environmentally, fresh fruits and veggies come with very little packaging (especially at a farmer’s market!) whereas canned vegetables leave you with, well, cans. And if you aren’t recycling cans properly by cleaning them out and recycling them with like materials, it can contaminate a batch of recycling — so make sure to always wash your cans […]
If you’re really looking for a credit union that does good, look no further than Hope Credit Union, which is a Black-owned credit union that gives back to local communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. You can easily join online with a $10 membership fee. Hope has 23 branches across the Deep South, […]
Sustainable Music Festivals, to Keep the Vibe Green Green Matters Source link
Dating can be rough. Meeting people is already nerve-racking enough, but finding the right person, deciding what to do, and making sure you both want to see each other again can be stressful. And doing all this while trying to lead a more eco-friendly lifestyle, can be another hurdle. But for the sustainable singles and […]
Sustainable Cribs for An Eco-Friendly Nursery Green Matters Source link
In light of the current heat waves, a number of major cities, including New York City and Boston, have opened free cooling centers throughout the cities. It could be helpful to keep bookmark your municipality’s list of cooling centers in your phone, especially if you are out and about a lot. Also, when out on […]
Los Angeles-based company Avocado Green is a Certified B Corp and has been carbon neutral since 2020, but that’s not all. Its Zero Waste Collection, which launched in June 2022, is crafted with 100 percent upcycled beechwood from their woodshop. The collection includes furniture such as a coffee table, an accent stool, a side table, […]
3. Keystone Energy Star 5,000 BTU Window-Mount Air Conditioner If you’re looking for an energy-efficient unit that will not break the bank, this Keystone AC is a great budget-friendly option. For those wanting to cool a small space, this 5,000 BTU window unit has several energy-saving options such as sleep mode, three cooling fan speeds, […]