Energy

November 26, 2024 In Energy, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Winter-Proof Your Home: Essential Pre-Winter Tasks to Enhance Your Home’s Sustainability and Efficiency

As winter approaches, preparing your home for the cold can make all the difference in energy bills and environmental footprint. Winter-proofing is about more than keeping warm — it often enhances your home’s efficiency and prevents common seasonal issues. Weatherproofing can make your house more sustainable...

November 14, 2024 In Energy, Home, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

How Upgrading Your Appliances Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint (and Save Money)

Appliances are major contributors to your home’s energy and water usage. If your appliances are old, chances are they are not as efficient as they could be. If you’re looking for a way to reduce your carbon footprint and save money on bills, here’s how...

November 5, 2024 In Climate Awareness, Energy, Sustainability By kellie

Mud Buildings Of The Past Teach Timeless Lessons In Sustainability

Constructed in the thirteenth century and rebuilt in 1907, the Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali, West Africa — considered the pinnacle of Sudano-Sahelian architecture — is made entirely from adobe: dried mud brick typically comprised of natural elements like earth, water, and straw and...

October 18, 2024 In Energy, Home, Sustainability, Transportation, Waste, Water By kellie

20 Simple Changes You Can Make for Enhanced Sustainable Living

Living sustainably is no longer just a trend — it's essential for preserving our planet and ensuring a healthier future for you and the generations to come. Here are 20 simple yet effective changes you can make to reduce your ecological footprint and embrace a...

October 18, 2024 In Climate Awareness, Energy, Environment, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Water By kellie

7 Eco-Friendly Choices to Make for Your Home Renovation

Planning your home renovation with sustainability in mind is a surefire way to minimize your household’s negative environmental impact. Your project is an opportunity to do your share in addressing the many problems plaguing the planet. Make these seven eco-friendly choices to be part of...

October 7, 2024 In Energy, Home, Sustainability By kellie

What Light Bulbs Are the Best for Your Home and the Environment?

Everyone interested in sustainability has heard the light bulb debate — incandescents vs. LEDs. If you want to become more environmentally conscious, you’ll want to understand which bulb is best for the planet and your long-term energy consumption. Is there new information in the light...

September 11, 2024 In Energy, Environment, Home, Sustainability By kellie

What You Can Do to Protect Local Ecosystems

We only get one Earth, so maintaining it is crucial to a healthy environment and long-term survival. When you care for the planet, it rewards you with cleaner air and water. What can you do to protect local ecosystems? You can take part in plenty...

September 3, 2024 In Energy, Home, Sustainability By kellie

7 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Carbon Footprint by Fall

It's little wonder homeowners are looking for ways to improve their homes' carbon footprint by fall. Aside from the environmental benefits, homeowners face costly electricity and utility costs as the seasons change. Here's why you should reduce your home's energy consumption, plus projects you can...

August 13, 2024 In Air Quality, Climate Awareness, Energy, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Creating an Eco-Friendly Home: 3 Crucial Ways to Elevate HVAC Efficiency

Heating and cooling account for around half of a typical home’s energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. While this highlights the importance of high performance heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, there are various ways that homeowners can effectively reduce their...

June 19, 2024 In Energy, Sustainability, Transportation, Waste, Water By kellie

How to Make Your Beach Getaway More Sustainable

Many people love going to the beach. Unless you have a fear of the water, you're probably planning your most awaited summer vacation now. If you aim to help protect the planet and mitigate climate change, learn how to make a beach vacation more sustainable...