Green Innovations
Seven Tips To Find Eco-Friendly Pairs of Running Shoes
Going green is one of the biggest trends of the decade. From recycling initiatives to hybrid engines, companies and individuals are working to decrease our footprint on the earth. While saving this planet might not be the top priority for all of us, we can still...
Use Upcycling For Organization
Keeping your space organized might seem like a project you have to pay for, but utilizing upcycling can help you organize your home without waste. Instead of throwing away or recycling, try upcycling. You might think to toss containers or vessels once you’re done...
TerraCycle Is On A Mission To Eliminate Waste
Wouldn’t it be great if we were able to recycle all waste? This might seem impossible, but one company is tackling the idea of waste and offering various recycling programs. TerraCycle is the mastermind behind the #RecycleEverything movement through their recycling...
Eco-Friendly Benefits Of Using A Buckwheat Pillow
Sobakawa, more commonly known as buckwheat pillows, are traditional Japanese pillows. Instead of being made from synthetic fibers and feathers, these pillows are made of hulls or shells that encase buckwheat seeds. They are known to improve sleep as they are springy...
Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home Improvements Under the Inflation Reduction Act
If you were thinking of making some home improvements to make your home more energy-efficient, now is a great time to do so! This is because of the recently introduced Inflation Reduction Act. The act was officially signed in August of 2022 and aims to slow down...
About Mainstreet Geo
A news source on green living for those inhabiting concrete jungles.
We are a platform for sharing news about the natural world, be it the local park just outside the city limits or the environmental disaster half way around the world. Mainstreet Geo seeks to share important information about the area just outside the city limits with those that live in and around the city center. As human activity halfway around the globe can have an impact on that isn’t always immediately visible – we hope to be a medium for informing those that care.
Eco Living
These Simple Changes in Your Life Will Help the Environment
As the global temperature rises resulting in wildfires and melting glaciers every country worldwide experiences some effects of climate change. As this prevalent issue grows the human population is facing the consequences of wasteful actions. It will not stop if we...
The Best Organic And Eco-Friendly Bedding Companies
There is nothing better and more comforting than a good night's sleep to help you unwind and get started for a new day. Wouldn't you sleep much better knowing that your choice of bedding has been produced thoughtfully, causing minimum damage to the people and the...
The 5 Best Plastic-Free Water Bottles
Plastic is still a massive issue for our environment. While technological advancements have made recycling much better, single-use plastics are still causing sizeable harm to our environment. A popular option for reducing this single-use plastic waste is to purchase...
Learning About Eco-Anxiety And How To Cope With It
The effects climate change is causing are obvious and hard to miss. We are past the point of writing off these signs and effects as minor cycles in our global climate. Our actions are altering our climate, environment, and planet. All of this leaves us feeling...
How Hospitality Businesses Can Tackle Plastic And Food Waste
Every one of us on this planet has a responsibility to reduce the damage they are causing to the environment. The larger the company or industry, the more waste and damage to society. The hospitality industry is a major contributor to plastic and food waste globally....
Climate
Ways to Fight the Carbon Footprint of Food
The rapid increase in carbon emissions is affecting the world and causing a rise in global temperatures as the world becomes under a threat of a climate crisis. With various anthropogenic activities and factors harming the environment, one of the leading causes is the...
Living Carbon’s Mission To Plant Trees To Store More Carbon
Chief Executive Officer Maddie Hall and Chief Technology Officer Patrick Miller co-founded Living Carbon to give humanity a chance and the tools to fight climate change. By introducing genetically modified trees, they hope to reduce the carbon levels in our...
How Climate Change Can Impact the Global Food Supply
A report published by the United Nations International Panel on Climate Change predicts a decline of between 2% to 6% in the yield of global crops every ten years. Millions of people are at risk from extreme climate change such as droughts, floods, heat, superstorms,...
The Most Common Myths About Global Warming
Global warming skeptics are getting more exposure than ever as they contradict scientific theories and evidence of global warming. Let’s learn about some of the most shocking myths about global warming and debunk them. “The Earth’s Climate Has Always Been Changing” In...
Patagonia Restructures Company On A Mission To Combat Climate Change
We’re sure you’ve all heard about the American outdoor clothing and gear company Patagonia. The company was founded back in 1973 by Yvon Chouinard and has since then faced steady and significant growth, expanding to more than ten countries across the world. However,...