How Sustainable Is Hemp Fabric?

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How Sustainable Is Hemp Fabric?

When you think of sustainable fabric, do you think of hemp? Maybe you should, as it demands fewer natural resources to grow, is durable, and is more resilient than cotton. We have been using hemp for hundreds of years to produce strong fabric in large quantities. During the ‘Age of Discovery,’ the explorers used hemp canvas for the sails of ships. These same sails had led men to new territories. We were openly using hemp then without prejudice. However, in 1970, the Controlled Substance Act arrived and penalized the cultivation and sales of hemp because it belonged to the family of cannabis, a Schedule 1 controlled substance.

But now, the situation is changing. Hemp has a chance to win its glory back from cotton because more and more states are legalizing and decriminalizing the cultivation of cannabis. When it comes to fabrics,it’s still true that cotton is the king, as it is a widely used raw material. However, many people are second-guessing its efficacy as fabric due to its environmental impacts. On the other hand, hemp is attracting the same environmentalists by being a sustainable fabric.

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Green Roofing: Why You Should Have Solar Panels

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Green Roofing: Why You Should Have Solar Panels

Guest post by Sheryl Wright

Solar Panels are All the Rage

With the growing global popularity and necessity for green and sustainable energy, there is no doubt that you have seen solar panels on houses and buildings in your local area and beyond. Solar panels have become even more popular in the last few years, and many people may wonder why. You may have heard that solar panels can lower your energy bills and that they are good for the planet, but you may wonder if they are right for you and your home. In this article, you will find some helpful information that will enable you to make a decision about whether or not you should invest in solar energy.

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How You Can Save Money on Waste Removal

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How You Can Save Money on Waste Removal

Guest post by Rene Thorne

Waste disposal makes the top list of expenses in many business setups, regardless of the field. However, this aspect is rarely talked about because it doesn’t seem like a big deal, at least from the outside. But if you take a keen look at the costs incurred by companies during waste removal, you’ll realize that this expense may sometimes contribute to the financial constraints faced by various businesses.

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Eco-Friendly Apartment Living

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Eco-Friendly Apartment Living

By its very nature, apartment living is an eco-friendlier way to live than many other modern lifestyles. This is because while living in your apartment, the odds are that you are located in an urban center. Living in an urban center means that you’re close by many things and don’t need to use as many resources as your other modern lifestyle counterparts do. However, there are still many ways to make your apartment even more environmentally sustainable. And great news for you: many of them are relatively simple. Reducing your ecological footprint and having a greater positive impact on the world around you can be a matter of making just a few minor changes!

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What you need to know about CBD and Eczema

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What you need to know about CBD and Eczema

Guest post by Tanya Bure

Eczema is an extremely common skin condition nowadays. Its usual symptoms are irritation, dry skin, and inflammation. Most people suffer from it during childhood and their teenage years and simply "overgrow" it at some point. Sometimes, though, this condition may accompany a person throughout life, causing a lot of physical and psychological suffering.

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5 Ways to Save on Business Expenses and Go Green

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5 Ways to Save on Business Expenses and Go Green

Guest post by Samantha Higgins

Every entrepreneur looks to spend as little as possible for the running of their business. Going green has been hailed as one of the best ways to cut business expenses significantly. However, some business owners do not yet understand what "going green" involves and are still wallowing in a sea of unnecessary costs.

Don’t worry if that sounds like you because today, we’ll show you five ways to save money while you are trying to go green.

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Why Choose Reusable Tissues?

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Why Choose Reusable Tissues?

Guest post by Bernita Fregoso

We all know that paper tissues are produced from trees. This means that to make tissues, thousands of trees are being cut down daily across the world. Moreover, disposable tissues create a huge amount of trash, which is harmful to the environment and a key contributor to global warming. By using reusable tissues, you can help protect nature by reducing deforestation.

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5 Things to Consider When Building Green

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5 Things to Consider When Building Green

Guest post by Chloe Taylor

When it comes to new construction development, green building practices have been gaining a lot of traction in recent years. The environmental problems and challenges our planet is currently facing have prompted the need for the integration of sustainable elements into everything from interior design to architecture to construction processes. This has led to the development of numerous green technologies which only continue to evolve.

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Easy Ways to Recycle Plastic Bags Today

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Easy Ways to Recycle Plastic Bags Today

Guest post by Lillian Connors

Plastic is one of the world’s most useful materials. In fact, we’re interacting with plastic every day. Your phone, computer, appliances, and many other things we use every day are often made of plastic or have plastic components. Plastic is also predominantly used as packaging. The best example is the plastic bags we use to store and carry our items, and these are also among the most numerous forms of everyday consumer plastics in use.

But the ease of production, success, and dominance of plastic bags has created a serious environmental problem. Because plastic is non-biodegradable, it doesn’t decompose for centuries. Over the years, the accumulation of plastic waste has led to a massive global pile-up that is incredibly difficult to remove. It is estimated that over 6.3 billion tons of plastic waste have been generated since the invention of the material. Plastic waste harms flora and fauna, clogs drainage systems, wastes landfill space, and degrades the environment.

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How To Organize Your Potting Shed

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How To Organize Your Potting Shed

Guest post by Amie Hamilton

Houses with large lawns or spacious backyards are the favorite playgrounds of home gardeners. Whether they’re new to the hobby or have been a longtime gardener, having such a space is perfect for experimenting with different gardening techniques or planting approaches. These spaces can also be a good area to mount a potting shed.

Simply put, a potting shed is a small shed housed within a lawn or backyard. It’s ideal for those growing a smaller type of food garden like an herb garden, which is growing in popularity these days, especially with urban gardeners. But aside from housing small potted plants, the potting shed is also used as a storage shed. Over time, the shed may become unruly and disorganized when not properly supervised.

It’s indeed a beneficial hobby to take care of plants and such, though the upkeep is another issue altogether. If you’re a home gardener burdened with the thought of organizing the potting shed, here are a few tips to help you get the job done as efficiently as possible.

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Winter can be a surprisingly busy time for gardeners.

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Winter can be a surprisingly busy time for gardeners.

Guest post by Tim Allen

No matter what you grow or how big (or small) your garden may be, there’s a lot of work that needs to be done as winter approaches to keep your plants safe. Weeds need to be plucked, bulbs need to be planted, shrubs and landscaping need to be wrapped up -- you know the routine.

But what about your indoor plants?

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Creating a Cleaner Future with a Zero-Waste Lifestyle

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Creating a Cleaner Future with a Zero-Waste Lifestyle

Guest post by Hazel Bennett

Reducing our individual ecological footprint is an important part of addressing the world’s environmental problems. Although it is a lofty goal, adopting a zero-waste lifestyle is a great way to increase awareness of how consumption patterns impact the planet. These tips can help you shift your habits and make a difference, even if actually achieving zero waste seems far-fetched.

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Plant-based diets: can they help reduce chronic inflammation and its associated diseases?

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Plant-based diets: can they help reduce chronic inflammation and its associated diseases?

Globally, the incidence of end-stage diseases that are caused by chronic inflammation are on the rise. Many of the foods that are consumed daily in a typical Western diet, including processed foods, dairy, meat, and/or trans fats, cause chronic inflammation, which lead to life-threatening diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma and stroke. There is a growing body of clinical evidence that clearly demonstrates that switching to a plant-based diet can greatly reduce your chances of developing one of these end-stage diseases, although this does not mean that you have to give up meat or animal products altogether. In fact, the current landscape of debate on veganism, vegetarianism, and meat-heavy diets is muddied by polemics, making it difficult for the average person to make an informed choice. So what does the science actually say about the effects of plant-based diets on chronic inflammation and its associated diseases?

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10 Ways Hemp Can Help Create a More Environmentally-Friendly Society

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10 Ways Hemp Can Help Create a More Environmentally-Friendly Society

Guest post by Jaspreet Singh

Hemp can serve humanity as a potent tool to protect the environment. Termed a marvel crop, hemp has innate properties to create products that can cohabit with the environment. When the earth is facing grave challenges regarding its ecosystem, hemp can go a long way to help sustain it. While numerous medicinal, industrial, and commercial advantages of hemp have long been common knowledge, the environmental benefits of this plant are now becoming clear as well. If you are exploring options for sustainable growing processes, hemp may be the solution you need.

Here are 10 environmental benefits of using hemp plants:

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10 Ways to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

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10 Ways to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

According to the Solid Waste Association of North America, U.S. cities saw a 20% average increase in municipal solid waste and recycling collection from March into April 2020. Increased trash can be attributed partly to spring cleaning, but most of it is due to people consuming more disposable goods made of single-use (or limited use) plastic because of COVID-19, including an increase in the use of PPE such as masks and gloves. Although it’s hard to imagine our modern lives without it, plastic has been a major source of waste and a contributor to climate change. There are some promising innovations in plastics recycling and mitigation of plastic waste by government agencies and activist organizations, but ultimately it’s up to individuals to do what they can to help solve the problem of plastic waste.

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