Environmental Awareness

Top tips to green your pet's routine

Diane Mallek — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Anyone who owns a pet knows that they create a lot of waste. From actual poop to their food sources and more, a pet's carbon footprint can be as large as his owner's. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Here are our top tips to green your pet's routine.

4 Fun things to do outdoors to celebrate Earth Day

Patricia Conte — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Earth Day is April 22 -- what will you do to celebrate? Head outdoors for a fun Earth Day extravaganza!

Plant a tree for Tu B'Shevat

Katherine Martinelli — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:13:00 -0800

This year celebrate Tu B'Shevat, also known as Jewish Arbor Day, by planting a tree with your family. It's a great way to celebrate nature and remember that spring is just around the corner.

Your guide to a green summer

Katherine Martinelli — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Whether you're going on vacation or staying close to home this summer, we tend to use a lot of extra energy in the warmer months. Balance your carbon footprint with these tips on staying green this summer.

How your food choices can reduce your carbon footprint

Rachel Dreskin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Our modern food system has made obtaining food, and a wide variety of foods, undeniably more convenient. But is the environment suffering from the globalization of the food industry?

What your carbon footprint really means

Deanna Sletten — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:53:00 -0700

You hear about your carbon footprint but may wonder what it is. Do you know how to measure it? Find out how your carbon footprint affects the environment and how you can make your footprint smaller.

How to calculate your carbon footprint

Christina Caldwell — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:28:00 -0700

When you look at environmental issues on a large scale, they may seem impossible to tackle. It’s a global matter that needs to be addressed by government, corporations and individuals alike. Yet, bit by bit, you contribute to air quality issues, waste build-up and water shortages every single day by driving, forgetting to recycle and taking long, hot showers. There are ways to reduce your greenhouse gas output, otherwise known as your carbon footprint, but first you have to know how big an impact you’re making. Here’s how to know just how deep of a footprint you provide.

Hybrid vehicles: The green way to drive

Laura Willard — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0800

With gas prices high, and a spreading awareness of the need to lessen our carbon footprint, hybrid vehicles are a good option if you're in the market for a new car. Lisa Drake, chief engineer at Lincoln, gave us the latest info on hybrid cars.

Turn over a greener leaf this fall

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:07:00 -0700

The beginning of a new season is a great time to make positive changes, and as the last of summer fades away, we’re putting the focus on making eco-friendly changes. That’s right: It’s time to turn over a greener leaf this fall. But fear not; becoming a more eco-conscious family is much easier than you think. To get you started, we’ve put together eight simple tips for making this fall your greenest yet.

Do green cleaning products really save you money?

Christy Pogorelac — Fri, 06 May 2011 10:48:00 -0700

The US Environmental Agency reports that the air in the average home is anywhere from 2 to 5 times more polluted than the air outside. One of the main culprits: chemical-based household cleaners. Hiding underneath our kitchen sinks and in our laundry rooms are toxic ingredients like phosphoric acid, phosphates and sodium hydroxide. In some cases, these little pollutants can also be blamed for allergies, headaches and skin irritations. It is no surprise that the market for green cleaning products and services continues to grow.

Keep the change: 3 Green practices to save you money

Christy Pogorelac — Fri, 06 May 2011 08:32:00 -0700

Going green is a phrase that can be applied to almost any facet of life. What you eat, what you wear, what you drive, what products you buy and who you buy them from can all contribute to your overall greenness. Working eco-friendly practices into your lifestyle may seem overwhelming and expensive, but there are many ways to go green and actually save money. Here are 3 practices that will decrease your carbon footprint and your expenses.

10 Ways to inspire your community to go green

Suzi Milovanovic — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:00:00 -0700

For years, we have been hearing about and pondering the reduce-reuse-recycle environmental mantra. More and more people are looking at ways to reduce their ecological footprints: bringing reusable totes to the grocery store, recycling aluminum cans and driving less. Greening our own lifestyles may not be enough, though. Here are 10 ways to inspire our communities to join the effort.

Beyond Earth Day: Making a commitment to the environment

Kori Ellis — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:30:00 -0700

Earth Day offers a terrific opportunity to promote the protection of the environment and encourage sustainability. However, it's just one day a year. If you forget about the earth the next morning, then all the Earth Day events and activities were for naught. By following these simple steps, you can make long-term lifestyle changes that can make a real difference.