Sustainable Home Archives - Successfully Sustainable

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Affordable Eco-Friendly Shoes From Sustainable Brands

Today, you can find shoes that are so inexpensive that you could own a pair to match every outfit – but at what cost to people and planet? The good news is that there are plenty of affordable, eco-friendly shoes made by responsible brands. If you want to start a sustainable lifestyle, why not start at the bottom and work your way up? Check out the nine price-conscious sustainable shoe options we’ve lined up for you!

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Creating a Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Bedroom

Sustainable Home / By Julie Navitka

Are you hoping to make the place where you sleep a little more green? Creating an environmentally conscious bedroom in your sustainable home is more simple than you think. Your sustainable, natural, and eco-friendly bedroom space is just a few simple swaps away!

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Great Eco-Friendly Gifts for the Tree Hugger in Your Life

Sustainable Home / By Julie Navitka

Perhaps all we need is a better road map to lead us to eco-friendly gift ideas. If you struggle when thinking about gifts for eco-friendly people, this article will help!

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Eco-Friendly Electronic Devices – Planet Positive & Sustainable Gadgets

Sustainable Home / By Julie Navitka

Most of us would be lost without our mobile phones, iPads, or laptop computers, myself included! But, if we want to live a sustainable lifestyle, we should consider how we can be more eco-friendly with our electronic devices.

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The Best Eco-Friendly Fabric Softeners

Sustainable Home / By Julie Navitka

Want to know how to make your clothes softer and beat laundry static without using traditional dryer sheets or liquid softeners? Many fabric softener alternatives are now available, and finding one that fits your sustainability needs is easier than ever. Read on to discover the best eco-friendly fabric softeners.

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How To Shop Sustainably on a Budget

Sustainable Home / By Julie Navitka

There is a common conception that living sustainably is expensive. It is usually true that genuinely responsibly made and eco-friendly items tend to have a higher price tag. However, shopping sustainably on a budget is not only possible but not all that difficult!

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Are Minimalists Happier?

Sustainable Home / By Julie Navitka

It’s no secret that we, as a society, have spent the last half a century striving to have more. More monetary wealth, more respect, more power, more “success,” and certainly more stuff. Pretty much the opposite of minimal. Can reversing this mindset and becoming a more minimalistic society make us happier? Let’s find out.

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The 10+ Rs of Sustainability

Sustainable Home / By Julie Navitka

We’ve all heard of the three Rs regarding sustainability and the environment – reduce, reuse, and recycle. But some of us may not know that there are FAR more Rs to consider if we want to lead our most successfully sustainable lifestyle.

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Why is Grass Bad for the Environment?

Sustainable Home / By Julie Navitka

With the advent of the first lawn mower in 1830, lawns became more accessible to everyone, and an explosion ensued. Keeping up with the neighbors became the trend, and today we still regard a lush, full, green, and weed-free healthy lawn as a status symbol. It’s time to change that.

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How Does Upcycling Help the Environment?

Sustainable Home / By Julie Navitka

I’m sure you’ve heard of the term upcycling, where old materials and objects are turned into new, higher-quality items. But how, exactly, does this benefit the environment and help you lead a more sustainable lifestyle, you ask? Read on, my eco-friend!

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Reducing Water Use At Home

Sustainable Home / By Julie Navitka

Use this guide to save more water indoors and in your garden and yard. Each area of the house contains three sections – easy-to-implement tips that require zero to no effort, some more challenging strategies, and the more labour-intensive or expensive options. Only true water-saving warriors will pursue all three. Which type of water saver are you?

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Easy Activities to Teach Kids About Sustainability

Sustainable Home / By Julie Navitka

If living sustainably means accessing and using resources in such a way that the needs of future generations aren’t compromised, then teaching kids about this topic from an early age should be priority number one.

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How To Compost Like a Pro

Sustainable Home / By Julie Navitka

Whether you have acres of land to play with, a tiny yard, a balcony, or even some cupboard space, you’ve got options for a compost bin! Learn how to compost like a pro and turn your kitchen waste and other organic materials into nutrient-rich soil you can use in your flower beds, potted plants, or garden.

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Eco Child’s Play: Sustainable Children’s Toys

Sustainable Home / By Julie Navitka

Sustainability practices start at home, and this includes the choices we make about our children’s toys. The toy industry is the most plastic-intensive industry in the world. If we don’t change how we’ve been manufacturing and purchasing toys, our impact on the environment and our kids’ health will continue to increase.

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Ultimate Guide: Sustainable Home

Sustainable Home / By Julie Navitka

If you’re here to learn how to make your home more sustainable, you’ve come to the right place! Home is where we spend most of our time, so it’s no wonder that making even small changes can have some of the most significant impacts.

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