Green Innovations
Simple Ways To Lower Carbon Emissions In Your Home
The world's climate is at a tipping point. The most prominent contributors to climate change are giant corporations. Besides holding them accountable, we also need to play our part. If we all don't change our ways and try to reduce our personal carbon footprint now,...
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...
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...
Try These Green Alternatives For Flower Bouquets
Flowers make the perfect gift for any occasion, whether a wedding or a birthday. They can bring instant joy to the receiver's face. However, one downside is that their packaging is not environmentally friendly. Bouquets significantly add to the earth's waste,...
Try These Green Alternatives For Flower Bouquets
Flowers make the perfect gift for any occasion, whether a wedding or a birthday. They can bring instant joy to the receiver's face. However, one downside is that their packaging is not environmentally friendly. Bouquets significantly add to the earth's waste,...
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
Choosing The Best Eco-Friendly Home Backup Energy Source
Due to climate change, other environmental concerns continue to rise day by day. More storms, blizzards, hurricanes, floods, and rainfall are all a cause of concern to everyone. This increase in disasters means the need to be prepared is more important than ever...
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...
UN Countries Adopt ‘Aspirational’ Net-Zero Goal For Aviation
The global awareness surrounding net zero emissions is reaching a critical momentum. UN countries have adopted an aspirational net zero goal for aviation. Carbon dioxide has been known to accelerate the effects of global warming. The aviation sector plays a role in...
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....
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...
Climate
How Can Big Data Studies Impact Climate Change?
Big Data Analytics is a term that you may have heard quite several times in the past few years. However, there are many impactful ways that companies are using big data to fight against climate change. Big data involves using many data sets to make decisions that will...
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,...
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...
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...
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...