Sustainable Guide – Page 52

Water Conservation in the Home [Infographic]

February 9February 20Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged awareness, ecotips, infographic, save water at home, water conservation, water saving tips, water usage1 Comment

From taking a shower to washing dishes and clothes, we use multiple gallons of water every day at home. A certain level of usage is essential, but many households are squandering water needlessly. Simple measures such as using low-flow showerheads, using dishwashers and washing machines only when full or nearly full, and upgrading to modern appliances can significantly cut the amount of water you use in your home. It’s a resource that’s far too precious not to conserve, and this infographic from Nature’s Water can help you to reel in excess water consumption.

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25 Ways to Organize your Life [Infographic]

February 3February 14Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged benefits of staying organized, family, Health, Home, how to get organized, infographic, organizing hacks, productivity, science, social life, stay organized, ways to better organize life, work dayLeave a comment

Staying organized has incredible benefits–many of them backed by science! Being organized reduces stress, helps you eat better and stick to your fitness goals, boost productivity, and even helps you sleep better!

Organization is important in every facet of your life. Staying organized at home has been shown to reduce stress and lead to a happier home life. An organized work day can lead to better output and productivity. Keeping your family organized can set your children up for higher pay and more success in the workplace. Organizing your meals can help you make healthier decisions and stick to your fitness goals. Staying organized in your social life can help you manage the time you have to foster better relationships.

In this infographic, Simply Self Storage lists 25 hacks for organizing your life. If you implement one or two a week, they will become habit in no time. Make this the year the best one yet!

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The Advantages of Sustainable Manufacturing

January 30February 7Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged copper recycling, environment, green business, innovation, profit, Recycling, sustainable business, sustainable manufacturing1 Comment

A large and growing number of manufacturers are realizing substantial financial and environmental benefits from sustainable business practices. Sustainable manufacturing is the creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize adverse environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources.

Sustainable manufacturing also enhances employee, community and product safety. Here are 5 reasons why companies are pursuing sustainability:

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Window Coverings & Energy Saving Benefits [Infographic]

January 10January 19Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged drapery, eco tips, energy saving tips at home, green living, green solutions, green tips, home decor, home improvement, infographic, shutters, types of window coverings, valance, window blinds, window screens1 Comment

With the electricity bills skyrocketing, the major concern of the homeowner is energy consumption. But there is a simple way to cut back on the consumption, without having to spare much from your pocket. The solution being blinds, shutters and window coverings. Window coverings give your decor a lovely finish but they also provide many other uses to help keep your costs down throughout the year within your home.

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How to Save Water [Interactive Infographic]

December 27January 7Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged green living, green solutions, infographic, interactive, save water, save water on a local level, tips, water scarcity, water used in industry, water wasteLeave a comment

Though the poor are the most affected by water scarcity issues, people in well-standing countries are also experiencing radical change. Most people were able to drink tap water only a few decades ago, but much of today’s freshwater is becoming polluted, chemically and physically hazardous, and people across the globe are turning to bottled water for safety reasons.

The following infographic is our way of making a splash for water. It shows some important stats that everyone should be aware of, provides information about possible water solutions and invites everyone to change their daily habits that involve reckless water use. The time is not to panic, but to constructively contribute to saving the Earth’s most precious, life-sustaining resource.

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