Most cling wrap is made from polyvinyl chlorides (PVC), a flexible form of plastic used in a variety of consumer goods including plastic cling wrap. PVC releases dioxin–a toxin known to cause reproductive and developmental human health issues–during manufacture, use, … 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
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
Eating meat and dairy products have a large impact on climate change, with livestock producing about 14.5 % of the world’s greenhouse gases each year. Scientists warn that the current system of production and pattern of consumption cannot be sustained, … Read More
When you have a bug problem, the first step is to accurately identify the bug. Learn about the bug’s unique characteristics. What does it eat? What are its behaviors? Where is it getting in or nesting? To address an indoor … Read More
Tinker with small home projects. Broken toaster? Missing button? Flat bike wheel? It’s a great time to learn some new repair skills. YouTube and “instructables” are great resources for learning how to fix something. Need more “hands-on” help? Fix-it-Clinics have … Read More
Your monthly electric usage is likely go up with more family members spending more time at home. It’s a good time to check your electricity usage for maximum efficiency. Get into the habit of unplugging unused charging cords and appliances … Read More
We are used to recycling paper and plastic in our green recycling bin, but please remember that some papers and plastics should NOT be placed there. Used tissues and paper towels degrade the quality of recyclable paper and should be … Read More
Since we’re all spending way more time at home, some lights might be left on longer and electric appliances are being used more often. This might result in an increase in electric bills. The following energy saving measures are recommended … Read More
Though COVID19 continues to dominate headlines and make our lives challenging, we can use the time of school closures and social distancing to teach our kids about the environment. Environment America has created a list of activities to do with … Read More
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