by dave | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips. We are pretty sure you’ve heard this one before. When you leave a room, you should turn off the light. If you are using CFL’s, then each bulb is eating roughly 20 watts per hour. If you are still running incandescent bulbs, that amount...
by dave | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips. Paper or plastic? How about neither. Not only do plastic bags require a bagful of resources, but they are also are not biodegradable. Plus, they are boring! Spice up your next trip to the grocery store with a eco-friendly, cloth bag. Need another...
by dave | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips. Do you drink coffee? Tea? Hot chocolate? Each year, over 14 billion paper cups are used for our daily java fix. Want to make a difference (and possibly save a few buck)? Invest in a reusable travel mug! You can recoup the monetary cost of a $15...
by dave | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips. A picnic is a fantastic way to spend a summer afternoon. However, picnics can often result in a pit of trash and waste. Here are a few tips for a greener picnic – all the tasty benefits without the huge environmental impact. Pick a nearby...
by dave | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column
Back to the tips. Paper or plastic? This age-old battle is about more than just bags – paper matches or plastic lighters. This report by William Davis is possibly the most comprehensive comparison of matches, disposable lighters, and Zippo refillable lighters....
