Sustainability

9 articles

A 3D-printed home in Florida, showcasing advanced construction technology designed to withstand climate change impacts and severe weather.
Home Improvement

Florida construction embraces new tech to fight climate change

In Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, a 3D-printed home has been completed.

Olivia Hart·May 27, 2026
A close-up of colorful kitchen scraps on a counter, with a thriving garden visible in the background, illustrating the composting process.
Home Improvement

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.

Mason Clarke·May 18, 2026
A beautiful, water-wise landscape featuring native plants, efficient sprinklers, and mulched beds, demonstrating eco-friendly yard principles.
Outdoor

Top 7 Water-Smart Landscaping Principles for Eco-Friendly Yards

Homeowners can slash their landscape water use by up to 50% just by switching to efficient irrigation, according to Extension Okstate .

Mason Clarke·May 15, 2026
A bright, plant-filled living room showcasing sustainable materials and natural light, with a person engaged in indoor gardening.
Maintenance

What are sustainable home maintenance tips for eco-friendly living?

In December 2025, New York's average residential electricity price hit 27.

Olivia Hart·May 14, 2026
Sleek, smart bathroom trash can as a focal point in a modern, well-lit bathroom, showcasing premium design and technology.
Home Improvement

US Bathroom Trash Can Market Trends Forecast to 2034

Forget the drab plastic bin: the US bathroom trash can market, valued at over $2.

Ethan Rowe·May 14, 2026
A vast landscape of discarded furniture and home decor, symbolizing the fast furniture waste crisis, with a small plant growing, representing sustainable solutions.
Organization

Fast furniture waste solutions are here, but will they cost too much?

Over 26 billion pounds of home decor are dumped into U.

Layla Quinn·May 10, 2026
Homeowner tending to a lush garden with a focus on sustainable practices, including a pile of water-retaining leaf mold.
Outdoor

What are sustainable gardening practices for homeowners?

Leaf mold, a simple byproduct of fallen leaves, can astonishingly hold up to 500% of its own weight in water, offering a powerful, natural solution for garden hydration.

Mason Clarke·May 8, 2026
A massive landfill overflowing with discarded furniture, symbolizing the global crisis of fast furniture waste and its environmental impact.
Living

Fast furniture's 48.6M tonne waste stream is a global crisis.

Globally, approximately 48.6 million tonnes of furniture are discarded annually, a staggering amount that often includes still-usable items.

Clara Whitmore·May 8, 2026
A versatile Chinese Bench serving as seating in a stylish, modern urban apartment living room.
Organization

Why Younger Generations Embrace Multifunctional Furniture

A single 'Chinese Bench' transforms from a seat to a table, then into storage, fulfilling three distinct household needs.

Layla Quinn·May 8, 2026