Sustainable PracticePlanning a Sustainable Thanksgiving Meal: A Recipe for JoyIf we decide that enjoying an eco-friendly meal with loved ones is how we want to give thanks for our time together on Earth, we can plan…3d ago3d ago
Sustainable PracticeStress Less, Grow Stronger: Volunteering for Community Resilience5.3% of Americans are volunteering on any given day, according to the American Time Use Survey.Nov 11Nov 11
Sustainable PracticePane and Gain: A Guide to Window PerformanceAbout 76% of winter sun that reaches a standard double-pane window enters to become heat, according to the US Department of Energy.Nov 5Nov 5
Sustainable PracticeThe Royal Flush: Upgrading to Water-saving ThronesToilets are by far the main source of water use in the home, according to the EPA.Oct 301Oct 301
Sustainable PracticeYou’ve Got the Power: A Guide to Generating Solar Electricity TodayYou can now buy solar modules for less than $0.30 per watt, have complete systems installed for less than $3 per watt, and get a 30% tax…Oct 21Oct 21
Sustainable PracticeHeat Smart, Live Cozy: Upgrade to Energy-efficient Heat Pump Space HeatersHeat pumps turn one watt of electricity into three or four watts of heat, an efficiency feat that seems to violate the laws of physics!Oct 17Oct 17
Sustainable PracticeCharge Ahead: Drive into a Sustainable Future by Leasing or Buying an EVBatteries and car technologies have vastly improved since 2010, when electric vehicles started making their global resurgence.Oct 14Oct 14
Sustainable PracticeGet Cooking with Induction: Faster, safer, and More Energy-EfficientInduction ranges “generally outperform every other kind of cooktop,” according to Consumer Reports’ tests.Sep 30Sep 30
Sustainable PracticeChill Smarter: Using Energy-Efficient AppliancesA 15-year-old refrigerator wastes 30% of every dollar used to keep it running, compared to a new one.Sep 26Sep 26
Sustainable PracticeAir It Out: Dry Smarter, Save Energy, Protect the PlanetConsumers could save $21 billion over the next 30 years using more efficient residential clothes dryers, estimates the United States…Sep 24Sep 24
