Today is the traditional day for filing your taxes. Are you ready? If not, the deadline is April 18 this year due to a federal holiday, so you actually have a few more days to prepare. In the meantime, did you know that you can help out the environment and others simply by filing your [...]
A simple way to do something good for the planet is to turn off electronic devices one day a week. We may not think much about the impact of excessive electric usage, but the utility plants that provide our electricity typically use fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, etc) to provide the power we consume. These [...]
Part of being environmentally responsible includes conserving natural resources. These resources include the local fishing population. In years past, the demand for fish was moderate, since consumers had to wait until local fish were in season before purchasing them. Now that fishing is being done all around the world and in deeper waters, fisheries have [...]
Tuesday, April 12th Today is the day to start paying your bills online by switching to electronic bills! This green practice is a great way to cut down on the use of paper and avoid overcrowded post offices and expensive mailing fees. Individuals and business owners alike can benefit from this new way to pay. [...]
Tuesday, April 11 You may think recycling at the workplace is customary, but many companies aren’t enrolled in a recycling program. If you want to get the ball rolling at your office or encourage your workplace to recycle more than they do, we have steps to get you started! Make a difference in the environment [...]
Sunday, April 10th As consumers, it’s up to us to purchase energy efficient products that will maximize efficiency and lower energy usage. One great way to do this is by purchasing a solar battery charger for your cell phone. It’s inexpensive, easy to purchase and will make a difference in our planet. After all, you [...]
Saturday, April 9th Although an air conditioning unit is built to withstand frequent, long-term use, this doesn’t make it exempt from repairs. In order to keep your AC running at full-capacity and being gentlest on the environment, make sure that you have your AC serviced on a regular basis. When serviced, you can expect that your [...]
Friday, April 8th Today is walk or ride your bike to school or work day!! Give it a try, you might find that you like it! When making changes that will impact the environment, walking or riding bikes to school and work are some of the first options that come up. Most people don’t give [...]
