With energy bills continuing to rise, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes more energy efficient. Not only can this help save money on utility bills, but it also reduces your carbon footprint and environmental impact. When doing renovations or building a new home, consider investing in some of these eco-friendly additions that can dramatically cut your energy use and costs.
Read MoreFor generations, Oregon’s 30 million acres of forest have been the site of many childhood adventures. The benefits of experiencing nature as a child are significant. When our forests thrive, our children thrive as well. With our smallest nature lovers in mind, we encourage hands-on learning activities for kids. Our goal is to inspire future generations to stay connected to our forests. Whether you live in Oregon full-time or are a visitor to Oregon forests, we’d love to share more about how you can help create lifelong memories for your children so they too can “see the forest for the trees.
Read MoreThere’s something undeniably cool about shaving with a safety razor, or for the steady of hand a cut-throat razor, using some good old soapy lather and a shaving brush. Yet, keeping it stylish isn’t the only reason to switch to an eco-friendly shaving routine. Benefits for the environment, for the bank balance and even for the shaver’s health, are all part of the package.
Most people take mobility for granted. Running, walking, and moving about freely is a daily rite of passage. However, it's not foremost on anyone's mind. Needless to say, when an individual sustains an ankle fracture, mobility suddenly grinds to a halt. A bimalleolar or trimalleolar fracture of the ankle usually requires surgery to correct the damage. After surgery, rebuilding ankle strength is a crucial part of the recovery process. A full recovery may include both physical therapy and the use of medical devices to obtain maximum mobility.
Read MoreBelieve it or not, experts expect the world population to reach 9 billion by 2050. That's a huge number, and it means taking better care of the planet to keep it a healthy place to live for your family. Fortunately, you can help protect the planet, do the right thing, and feel good about doing it all at once .How? By living more eco-friendly. Read on to learn 5 tips to living an eco-friendly lifestyle.
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