El Buzz Verde: Sustainable Lifestyle and Travel Blog
Welcome to our blog, where we merge the worlds of sustainable living, eco-conscious tourism, and green construction. Here, we explore innovative ways to live and travel sustainably without compromising on comfort or style. Join us on a journey to redefine the norms of everyday living and travel, creating a greener, more sustainable future, one post at a time.
Can you believe this statistic?
When I see statistics like this, I remember I think of a good friend’s tattoo that says, “life’s a trip.” Then I think of my ink that says, “I choose the road less traveled, and that makes all the difference.” It’s acknowledging that life is hard and you are strong enough to find the road that makes all the difference for you.
4 Reasons to Shop at Small Businesses
It’s easy to fall into the trap of convenience and low prices from big businesses like Amazon and Walmart, but at what cost is it worth it. Big business is killing the planet, enslaving their employees, and having significant political influence, much to the demise of we the people. We have to see what the corporate salespeople are really selling us and change the parts that we can control, like buying our goods and services from the locals.
Does your kitchen have some dirty little secrets?
The kitchen is the heart of your home; even if takeout and freezer meals are your thing, you are still being exposed to your kitchen’s dirty little secrets. If you are heating your food in a microwave, please stop. Microwaves zap all the nutrients from your food, plastic leaches into your food, and the technology is bad for the planet.
Planet, People, Profit ... In That Order.
A business that operates from the Single Bottom Line is 100% profit-driven. The motto is to grow grow grow and keep expenses as low as possible with no concern for the casualties along the way. This type of operation has been the standard, across the board, for hundreds of years. However, there is a better way to do business, and that’s operating from the Triple Bottom Line.
While green construction can initially cost more than traditional building methods, these higher expenses aren’t due to the benefits it provides, like lower utility bills and healthier indoor air. Instead, the costs stem from quality sustainable materials, advanced technology, and specialized labor. These investments create high-performing, eco-friendly buildings that reduce environmental impact and offer long-term savings, making green construction a smart choice for a sustainable future.