by dave | Nov 13, 2012 | Staff Column
Each year, millions of us (over 200 million, according to the NRF) stand in line for hours, waiting in the chilly November night for the opportunity to buy a discounted TV. And each year, we spend over $11 billion on potential gifts in that single day. How...
by dave | Sep 17, 2012 | Staff Column
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by dave | Jul 16, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips. Do you pay your bills electronically? No? Well, it may be time to switch to e-bills. Paying your bills online can save trees and eliminate the fossil fuels needed to ship your envelope back and forth. In addition to the environmental benefits, you...
by dave | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips. Every morning, millions of Americans swing by a coffee shop to pick up their java fix. Lurking on the counters of these caffeine dispensaries is the coffee stirrer. These seemingly innocuous disposables can add up quickly. Really need to stir in your...
by dave | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips.Common sense, right? Plant a tree, save the planet. Well, here is what trees do: “The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.” —U.S. Department of Agriculture “If you plant...
