Greeniacs Sustainable Living Articles

Our beds – we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping in them.1 I have always been told that sleeping eight hours per night is better

Over the last few years, I’ve seen more and more skincare products with tiny, floating beads in them at the drugstore. It turns out that

Light emitting diode (LED) light bulbs were initially touted as the sustainable answer to incandescent light bulbs. In Europe, incandescent light bulbs were banned in

Summer is in full swing, and for most, sunscreen is part of the daily routine right now. Because of this, such a product deserves a

Sweatshops are working environments that are unacceptably dangerous or difficult. Sweatshop workers—which may include young children, slaves, and illegal immigrants—work long hours in unsanitary conditions

Across the globe, plastic bag bans  are being enacted, eliminating single use plastic bags in most grocery and merchandise stores. Most of the time the plastic bags

The sun rays beam in through the window and the song birds start to chirp, bringing the start of a fresh new day. What you

With each purchase you make, whether it is at a drug store, retail store, or grocery store, you most likely leave with a plastic bag

We use high tech gadgets like cell phones all day, every day, but we almost never stop to ask questions about their environmental impact. For

So we know that plastic bags are bad.  To this end, cities around the world are thinking of enacting plastic bag bans or taxes, and many people

We’d be walking down the street or through a park, holding our parent’s hand, and then we’d see it—the curve of a swing set, or

Electronics are finding their way into more and more households across the world. They can be used as tools or as toys, for work or

The End is Near for Greenwashing…Throughout the past couple of years, “Eco Products” have taken over. From soaps to computers to billboards, most companies look

My Educational Op-Ed on Organic Cotton…There is so much hype behind anything organic these days, organic food, organic cosmetics, organic babies, literally everything is becoming

As we meander through aisles and scroll endlessly, the choice to pluck sustainable wares from the bounty on offer is becoming ever more frequent. It’s

As avid explorers with an undying thirst for wander, we’re constantly grappling with the conundrum of how to tread lightly on our cherished planet while

We’ve all experienced that irksome prickle of a synthetic sweater or witnessed the endless cycle of waste generated by fast fashion. It’s an unsettling reality,

We’re all familiar with the juggling act of keeping fit whilst being mindful of our dear planet’s wellbeing. Much like yourself, we’ve been furrowing our

It’s a common bind, finding ourselves wincing at the sight of those ever-climbing energy bills – you know the feeling, too. Fear not; we’re all

We’re all familiar with that gentle push towards making our homes a touch more sustainable. And if you’re anything like us, figuring out where to

We all share the same dream of a greener Earth, but how often do we stop to think about the colossal impact our shopping habits

Are you ever concerned that the chemicals in your usual cleaning arsenal might not be doing your health, or our precious planet, any favours? You’re

In a world awash with refuse, many of us are on the hunt for methods to tread more lightly upon the earth. It’s a familiar

We’ve all experienced that slight pang of remorse, the one you get when you chuck an old phone case in the bin. It’s a common

We’re all too familiar with that sharp sting when the electricity bill lands on our doormat, higher than ever, leaving us searching for any and

We’ve all experienced that slight pang of remorse purchasing attire we’re conscious isn’t exactly beneficial for our dear Earth. Like many of you, we’ve embarked

We all strive to enjoy our food, being mindful of the delicate balance with Mother Earth, and let’s be honest, it can seem a daunting