Living wisely in the modern world

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Eco-Friendly Business

Eco-Friendly Business Practice

Many people make eco-friendly choices in their private lives, but all too often, that resolve vanishes over the course of their commute to work. There was an idea that if it’s good for business or productivity, then it doesn’t matter if it’s bad for the planet. That attitude is changing. More companies are stepping up …

solar energy

The Effect of Solar Energy on Home Value

As concern for climate change continues to grow among the American public opinion, there has also been increased interest in the installation of solar panels for residential properties. A survey by Pew Research found that nearly one half of homeowners “have given serious thought to installing” solar panels. Yet, only 6 percent of those surveyed …

pond

Three Tips for Maintaining Your Pond

Ponds often look like a part of the landscape that can take care of themselves, but in reality they require routine maintenance to keep them as healthy as possible. Ponds that are not well cared for tend to have overgrown plant life, and cannot always support diverse fish populations. Here are three best practices for …