Check Your Temp

by | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column

Back to the tips. 44% of the average energy bill is dedicated to heating and cooling our homes, even when no one is at home! One solution: lighten up on the heating and AC. Sweatshirts, ugly sweaters, and snugly blankets do wonders in the winter. And who doesn’t...

Skip The Rake

by | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column

Back to the tips. Are you tired of raking all of those leaves in the fall? Skip the rake, and all of those plastic bags! Unless you have a heavy layer of leaves, simply mow over them. This will create a layer of biodegradable mulch for the winter. Too many leaves to...

Rock the Veggies

by | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column

Back to the tips. Swapping out one meat-based meal each week for a vegetarian meal can help both the planet and your diet! For example, it requires almost 2,500 gallons of water to produce a single pound of beef. Compare this to one pound of cabbage, which only...

Cut Down On Junk Mail

by | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column

Back to the tips. “Without bills, magazines, and junk mail, there is no mail.” – Jerry Seinfeld Want to reduce your junk mail? Check out the various Do Not Mail lists that are available online. Just be sure they are legit. Back to the...

Change Your Bulbs

by | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column

Back to the tips. Do you know the difference between CFL’s, LED’s, and incandescent bulbs? Who knew lighting could be so complicated? This is one of the coolest, most comprehensive guides to lighting (it is a bit long, but definitely worth the read if you...

Use One Less Napkin

by | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column

Back to the tips. Know these things? They come in all shapes and sizes, and can be found in any restaurant and fast food joint across the country. When you see this, do you often have the urge to grab a handful, and just throw the napkins away? No? Are you sure?...

Log Off And Turn Off

by | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column

Back to the tips. Do you have vampires/phantoms? The average home has about 20 electric vampires: appliances that continue to drain power, even when they are “off”. This can add almost $200 to your annual energy bill. How can you identify a vampire? Most...

Ban Bath Time

by | Jul 1, 2012 | Staff Column

Back to the tips. Taking a bath uses more water than doing the laundry or washing the dishes. It is equivalent to almost 200 cups of coffee! Check out this infographic of a day in the life of Tammy – watch out for the metric system: think 4 liters per gallon....

Chef Kevin Gillespie Visits Misty Meadows Farm

by | Feb 22, 2012 | Staff Column

Renowned Chef Kevin Gillespie, a Top Chef finalist from Season 6, recently visited Misty Meadows Farms in Washington.  What an awesome look into co-ops, local farms, and the ways they strengthen our communities! Want to know why you should visit your own local co-op?...