Sustainability
30 articles
Suisun City urban gardening project faces engagement challenges
Despite 70% of Suisun City residents initially expressing interest in urban gardening, only 15 out of 100 available plots are consistently maintained.
7 Essential Electric Tools for Professional Landscapers
A new Bainbridge Island-based electric lawn care business, Even Keel, launched this summer and already serves five clients, anticipating future local bans on gas-powered tools.
What Are Smart Home Energy Management Systems and How Do They Work?
Homeowners can slash their energy costs by an astonishing 57.
Sustainable Decluttering vs Aspirational Trends: Why Minimalism Wins
Instead of merely selling unwanted clothes on Vinted or donating them to charity, a truly sustainable approach to decluttering begins with asking: 'Do I really need this?
Fast decor trends are fueling a landfill crisis.
Over 12 million tons of home decor items, equivalent to 26.
How to Conduct a Home Energy Audit for Maximum Savings
Implementing recommended energy efficiency upgrades from a home assessment typically cuts a home’s energy use by 5-30%, according to NYSERDA .
Homeowners: Adopt Climate Resilient Gardening for Drought
In Fort Collins, July was just recorded as the warmest month in the city's history, according to The Coloradoan .
What Are the Benefits of a Home Energy Audit?
Addressing issues identified in a home energy audit can reduce household energy use by up to 30 percent, directly impacting monthly utility bills.
Heirlooms Aren't Clutter: They're the Soul of Your 2026 Minimalist Home.
Reupholstering a single inherited armchair can instantly elevate your living room, making it appear more expensive and distinctly unique.
Vintage & Second-Hand Home Decor Trends See Market Boom
The market for furniture inspired by vintage aesthetics is set for substantial expansion, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.
Designers embrace layered planting for 2026 outdoor shaded healing gardens
Homeowners now achieve deep garden seclusion and natural cooling not with towering fences, but through artful combinations of drought-tolerant plants and subtle screening panels.
CMU Cuts Campus Watering 20% with Sustainable Landscaping
Colorado Mesa University slashed campus watering by 20%, replacing just under one acre of grass with water-efficient landscaping.
Why Biophilic Design is Trending in Built Environments
In 1964, the Phoenix Financial Center pioneered biophilic design with a starburst skylight and a nest-like mezzanine, demonstrating that integrating nature into architecture is not just a modern trend
Why Homeowners Prioritize Sustainability Over Cost in Remodeling
In 2025, 68% of homeowners declared they are willing to pay more for sustainable materials, signaling a seismic shift in the remodeling industry's priorities.
How to Create a Pollinator-Friendly Garden Step-by-Step
A single patch of well-chosen native plants, a few flat stones, and a shallow water dish can transform your backyard into a bustling sanctuary for declining bee and butterfly populations.
Traditional landscaping trends face decline as sustainable alternatives rise.
By 2026, the traditional landscaping market, valued at $105 billion in 2023, is projected to begin shrinking by 8% annually.
Hornbach details long-term strategy to meet rising home improvement demand
Hornbach Group, operating 171 DIY megastores across nine European countries, just linked its EUR 500 million syndicated loan directly to CO2 reduction, product range, and female management targets, ac
Pollinator Gardens: Why Your 'Good Intentions' Aren't Enough for Real Impact
Over 1 million pollinator gardens now dot the American landscape, yet the specific impact of these well-intentioned efforts on biodiversity and community well-being remains largely unmeasured.
IKEA Offers Free Spare Parts for Furniture Repair
Many IKEA customers don't realize they can obtain small spare parts for their furniture completely free of charge, potentially extending the life of their items for years.
Understanding the Impact and Benefits of Mindful Minimalism
Higher levels of 'few belongings' and 'mindful' minimalism directly lower your ecological footprint, according to research from openresearch-repository.
Volunteer plumbers fix homes, but sustainable solutions remain elusive.
In a small, aging home in rural Kentucky, a leaking pipe had forced 72-year-old Martha Jenkins to collect water in buckets for months.
8 Digital Clutter Organization Tips for Your Home Environment
Storing just 100GB of data in the cloud generates roughly the same carbon footprint as driving 100 miles in a gas-powered car, according to Simple Thread .
IKEA's FROSTIG cooler cuts room temps 5 degrees during heat waves
During a scorching Madrid heatwave, IKEA's new $29.
Edible landscaping boosts community health and local economies.
Three hours of moderate gardening can equal a one-hour gym session, directly challenging the widespread perception of gardening as a gentle, low-impact activity.
Reusable cloth napkins offer environmental benefits over paper
Even if paper napkins cost a mere penny, consumers spend $40 annually on single-use options, an expense easily offset by a one-time cloth purchase.
What Are Landscape Rebate Programs for Eco-Friendly Yards?
Commercial and multi-family property owners can receive up to $100,000 in rebates for converting high-water-use landscapes to sustainable, low-water alternatives, according to Valley Water .
Professional Gardeners Choose Resilient Annuals for Sustainable Blooms
In 2023, 30% of professional landscapers reported significant annual flower crop failures due to unseasonal weather, according to the National Gardeners Association.
The 3 Best Demolition Attachments for Concrete Recycling from EFI Demolition Equipment
Concrete recycling is becoming standard for contractors to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and maximize profitability on demolition sites. This article explores how EFI Demolition Equipment provides premium attachments, like concrete pulverizers, to streamline material processing directly on-site.
Florida construction embraces new tech to fight climate change
In Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, a 3D-printed home has been completed.
Your kitchen scraps boost garden health: Composting insights
Despite diverting 750 pounds of food waste monthly, New Harmony High School's composting program will cease operations in June 2026 due to the school's unexpected closure.