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August 15, 2021

9 Ways to Make Your Business More Sustainable

August 15, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Matt Casadona

Your clients, customers, and your employees are calling for more sustainability within your business. While developing a sustainability plan will require both time and money, it’s well worth the effort to meet the ever-changing demands of your customer base and your employees. Many types of businesses can benefit from sustainable business practices, and they can sometimes even help save businesses money. Here are a few simple steps that can help make your business greener.

August 10, 2021

Plant problems and quick fixes: how to diagnose and remedy common issues in your garden

August 10, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

The past year has seen many people turn to food gardening – some for the first time – to cope with the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at Green and Prosperous we have previously written about the mental and physical health benefits of gardening. While previously, food gardening seemed to be something you did as you approached middle age and your senior years, nowadays people of all ages are enjoying the benefits of growing some of their own food.

August 08, 2021

10 Simple Healthy Living Tips for Seniors During COVID-19

August 08, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

It has been over a year since the Covid-19 pandemic changed our lives. Businesses, organizations, governments, and industries have had to make adjustments to ensure their employees' and communities' health and safety and keep their operations in order. Individually, we’ve had to learn how to cope with the new normal as well.

In addition to the frontline workers, seniors have also had to exert extra effort to adapt to the changes brought about by Covid-19. They are, after all, one of the populations most vulnerable to experiencing severe health complications from this virus. If you are a senior or have a senior loved one, you know how important it is to follow health and safety protocols to mitigate the risks of getting the virus. Although a major part of the population in the US has already been vaccinated, Covid-19 is still very much around. As such, now more than ever, a healthy senior lifestyle is vital.

August 03, 2021

7 Incredible Ways to Make Commercial Buildings More Sustainable

August 03, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Due to their size and use, commercial buildings were traditionally not very green. However, times are changing, and so is the commercial building industry. Today these buildings, no matter their purpose, can become more environmentally friendly than ever. If you’re trying to reach eco-friendliness with your commercial building, it’s important to know all the steps you need to take. In this post you’ll read about just a few of the ways that commercial buildings can become more sustainable.

July 25, 2021

5 ways businesses can boost profits with recyclable plastic cards

July 25, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Juliette Savage

Have you thought about how damaging the items in your purse or wallet can be to the environment?

The average person has 4 cards in their wallet, usually made from plastic and only used for one thing. To put that figure into perspective, this results in at least 271.4 million cards circulating just the United Kingdom at any given moment. These cards are often debit cards, credit cards and membership cards, and although they are vital to many people, they also cause a large amount of damage to our planet when they expire and are thrown away. Once discarded, these cards can take up to 450 years to decompose, due to the thickness and PVC that they are made from.

July 22, 2021

Always wanted a lawn, but didn’t know where to start? Here are a few tips

July 22, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Many of us fantasize about having our own little fix of green toward the front or the rear of our homes. The trouble with turning this into a reality lies in the details — seeing how to lay the grass, and caring for your yard consistently. Yards require more maintenance than your typical plants, but having said that, a lavish yard isn't unattainable.

July 20, 2021

Passive Houses: How They Work and What They Offer

July 20, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Our homes use a lot of energy. From electric appliances to heating and air conditioning systems, all of our essentials tend to make living spaces less green. While various eco-friendly home repairs can help with this problem, those looking to truly level up their energy-saving should learn about passive houses.

July 11, 2021

Eco-Friendly Packaging & Green Shipping Ideas

July 11, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Katreena Sarmiento

Since the pandemic first hit, many physical establishments have opted to do their transactions online since people are going out less often. Lockdown and quarantine is a new reality for many people nowadays. Because of this new confinement to our houses, we therefore rely on online businesses for our daily transactions.

How do you enjoy opening your parcels and packages? Do you also do unboxing challenges when an exciting order arrives?

July 09, 2021

Veggie-stuffed zucchini boats

July 09, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Last summer and fall I struggled with my zucchini plants, and if you’ve been a regular reader of the blog, you may remember that my first *perfect* zucchini was followed by months of disappointment in which none of my zucchinis grew to maturity. This year started out much better, with my zucchini plants growing happily in their raised bed home and producing an abundance of vegetables. Finally, I seem to be getting that bumper crop that I have heard so many other food growers talk about! This means that in addition to the piles of fried zucchini squash blossoms I ate last year, this year I’m able to enjoy meals made with the actual zucchini from my garden.

Growing zucchini can be a challenge

June 23, 2021

How to Save on Utility Bills and Green Your Home

June 23, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Mike Floeck

Saving money and energy at home isn’t as impossible as it might seem. While a complete renovation of your home to introduce modern, energy efficient touches might be impractical, there are many ways to introduce eco-friendly upgrades without breaking the bank.

June 21, 2021

What you should know about companion planting

June 21, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Experienced food gardeners know that their plants like to be surrounded by friendly companions. Companion planting, also called interplanting or intercropping, means growing one kind of plant next to others that help it thrive. Using this technique in your food garden — whether you are planting in ground, in raised beds, or in containers — can help you grow more in less space, and is a method especially favored by small-scale organic growers.

June 16, 2021

10 Gardening Hacks for the Newbie Gardener

June 16, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Michael Hill

The global health crisis caused by COVID-19 has brought many tragedies to people’s lives. This battle still rages on, as scientists race to get the vaccine that can stop its spread distributed to everyone around the world. While we waited at home for the development of vaccines that would allow us to gradually resume our normal lives, a lot of people discovered new hobbies or activities to combat the boredom and anxiety brought on by the lockdowns.

June 13, 2021

How Your Shopping Choices Affect the Environment

June 13, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Green Rabbit

Are you aware of the impact your shopping choices may have on the environment? Many people don’t realize the tremendous impact that agriculture and the production of food have on the environment, or that they can help lessen that impact with their purchasing decisions. Here’s a closer look at this issue.

June 06, 2021

8 Ways to Do Sustainable Gardening

June 06, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Tending a garden is beneficial not only to the overall aesthetic of your house but also to the environment. It can cut down CO2 in the atmosphere and it also provides shelter to birds, butterflies, and bees, which all take part in beautifying the space by pollinating flowering plants.

But did you know that gardening, if done right, can help Mother Nature even more?

June 02, 2021

Understanding the Impact of Recycled Glass on the Environment

June 02, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Jessica Ellen

Glass is omnipresent. From cookware to buildings to packaging, its applications are manifold. While the hard, brittle substance has many benefits, it also has its fair share of drawbacks.

For example, it takes energy as well as natural resources like sand and lime to produce glass. If you have ever wondered whether glass is really biodegradable, well the answer is no. That's why you need to recycle it as much as possible. This article shares information about the impact of recycled glass on the environment.