Small Changes - Reusable bags for Shopping
One of the easiest ways to make a huge impact is to switch to reusable shopping bags. Shopping bags - both plastic and paper - are a bigger environmental offender than you realize. The United States uses about a hundred billion plastic bags in a year. Broken down to each U.S. household ... MoreSmall Changes - Online Bill Pay
If Americans switched to paying their bills online, it would save approximately 16 million trees! Not to mention how much money you save on postage. You can also switch your bank statements to receive via email rather than a paper statement. By changing this one small act, you save big for ... More
Big Green Purse – Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World
One of my favorite books relating to living green is “Big Green Purse – Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World” by Diane MacEachern. Women’s consumer spending affects virtually every aspect of the environment. This consumer clout puts us in a unique position to create the world ... More
Small Changes - While Brushing Your Teeth
Most people leave the water running while brushing their teeth. If you turn off the water while brushing, you can conserve as much as 5 gallons of water per day. It’s easy to get into the habit. Another option for those shaving - instead of letting the water run while brushing ... More
Small Changes - Use your car less
Walk or bike and create zero carbon emissions from fossil fuels. Plus, you'll be living a healthier lifestyle! Walk to work or places that are within 2 miles from your home when possible. People who live within 2 miles of their office still spend $384 a year to drive back and ... More
Small Changes - Warm Water Instead
A small change that everyone can do that doesn't cost anything! The impact this could have across the nation if every household made a change from hot water cycles to warm / cold water cycles is huge! Set warm wash and cold rinse cycles and save over 90% over the energy used ... More
Earth Day Every Day
The green movement has been an interesting journey. Being green has become a way of life for more than just extremists. Global Warming is now recognized as a real issue. People globally are recognizing that being eco-friendly and changing our habits is in everyone’s best interest and are making great ... More
Paper or Plastic?
The answer to the “paper or plastic” dilemma is – Neither! They’re roughly equal in pros and cons. While convenient addictions, they both gobble up natural resources cause significant pollution. At the end of the day, using reusable shopping bags is the real answer! They are intended to be used ... MoreEco-friendly Landscaping Tips
Landscaping plays a huge role in the overall efficiency and sustainability of a building. Here are just a few suggestions for creating eco-friendly landscapes and can even incorporate these concepts in your home landscape design: More-
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