According to a survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), air conditioning accounts for about 12% of U.S. energy costs. It’s a huge number, and a big problem for anyone worried about global warming. This massive consumption is compounded by the fact that air conditioning units use hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to provide their cooling power. Among the various greenhouse gases […]
We all want the environment to be a safe and healthy place for our children and our children’s children. We want to be sure they have the best air quality, the healthiest foods, and a nontoxic living environment. Sometimes it feels like you need to spend a lot of money to achieve these goals, but I’m here to tell you […]
Before you toss out an empty Froot Loops box, butter tub, or soda bottle into the recycling bin, take a second to determine if it has any potential for reuse first. Pantry staples and take-out orders yield lots of disposables, but some are surprisingly versatile and well worth putting aside for other duties. To spark inspiration for repurposing food packaging, we’re […]
After Kris Kringle has come and gone, the gifts have been opened, and the turkey has been eaten, I’ll wager that many of you find yourself thinking … now what? After the holiday ends, the Christmas cleanup begins. How do you dispose of the wrapping paper, decorations, and other holiday trappings in an environmentally friendly way? We’re here to break […]