We’ve already spent time discussing how to make your home an eco-friendlier place to live, but what about the workplace? You may already have this covered if you work from home, but if not, keeping the workplace green is more significant than you might think. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that the average … Continue reading
Ah, spring. For those of us in the Midwest, it feels like it’s taking a bit too long to arrive, but when it finally does, many of us will head to our closets armed with a plastic bag and intentions of getting rid of everything we don’t need. Spring cleaning isn’t the most enjoyable part … Continue reading
Mid-February: This is about the time every year that winter really starts wearing out its welcome. Those of us who reside where winter hits hardest – Midwest and Northeast, I’m looking at you – could use a vacation right about now, even if it’s just a long weekend away from snow, sleet, ice and all … Continue reading
Gas prices always seem to increase. As a nonrenewable energy resource, it’s hard to believe that oil will ever decrease in price again. According to The Daily Green, if the average American commutes to work 16 miles each way and the average car gets about 23 miles per gallon, and with a gas price of … Continue reading
Other than keeping the door closed as much as possible, there are some easy ways to save money and keep your fridge/freezer from becoming an energy hog: Leave some room around the fridge. Often, we forget to think about the air circulation around our refrigerators. Proper air circulation requires about 2 inches of space on … Continue reading
Why spend so much money on harmful, expensive chemical cleaning products when vinegar – which you probably already have somewhere in your kitchen – will do the job? The uses of vinegar are endless: Clean and disinfect countertops Clean carpet stains Keep those pesky ants away Clean windows and wood paneling Remove strong odors Vinegar … Continue reading
Can you believe it’s almost time to head back to school again? Approximately 76 million kids, teens and adults will be heading back to the classroom this fall. With back-to-school shopping, August and September are months of major consumption for Americans. While you’re stocking up on back-to-school supplies, make sure you’re making environmentally responsible choices. … Continue reading
Check out our new, informative YouTube video on the environmental ramifications of textile production. In the video, we discuss the costs and risks involved in producing one T-shirt and one polyester jacket. Feel free to comment, and don’t forget to share with your friends. Everyone needs to know just how environmentally costly the textile industry … Continue reading
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