A United Nations study reported tat 44.7 million tons of e-waste was discarded in 2016, and only 20 percent of it was disposed of properly. Many of the materials used in making these products can be recovered and reused, including plastics, glass, and … Read More
Know which fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer inside or outside the fridge. By storing them for maximum freshness, they will taste better and last longer. INSIDE THE FRIDGE • Apples, berries, and cherries • Grapes, kiwi, lemons, and oranges … Read More
The average elementary school disposes of 20,000 pounds of lunch waste every year. That’s 10 tons of trash per school! By packing a healthy lunch for your child in a reusable lunch box with a reusable bottle of water or milk, you … Read More
As we look forward to the new school year, take a moment to consider the healthiest school supply options for your kids and for the environment. The best choice is to reuse supplies from last year, but if you need … Read More
Wasted: How You Can Help Stop Food Waste by Tim Devaney What if you took nearly half the food you buy and threw it away? That’s what we do as a nation every year. Around 40% of the food we … Read More
Perform regular heating and air conditioning maintenance. Change filters monthly to improve air quality and reduce energy use. Establish a maintenance contract with your vendor for regular tune-ups, which help decrease equipment breakdowns and unnecessary air loss. Learn about operating and … Read More
The basics: Getting rid of mosquito-breeding sites is critical to lowering the number of mosquitoes in your yard, and protecting yourself from bites. A mosquito only needs a tiny bottle cap-size pool of water to lay up to 200 eggs, which … Read More
Use programmable thermostats to adjust heating and cooling when rooms are unoccupied, saving you energy and up to $180 a year. In the summer, keep your home warmer than normal when you are away, and set the thermostat to 78°F (26°C) only … Read More
With more plastic waste in the oceans than the size of Texas, it’s more important than ever to change our habits and eliminate as much plastic as we can from our lives. It’s a matter of changing our way of … Read More
TIMING IS CRITICAL for lawn watering! Watering your lawn mid-day will result in a high rate of evaporation and sunburned grass. Roots can maintain plenty of moisture even after several days without rain. Before watering, look for signs that it’s … Read More
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