Do You Have Too Many Reusable Bags?
Photo Credit: Earth911.com: Amanda_Wills In an effort to stop using plastic bags, I’ve accumulated 9 billion reusable ones. Does that sound familiar? When I learned exactly how bad plastic bags..
How the Air Conditioner Changed America
Would you live in Florida, Southern California, Texas, Arizona, Georgia, or New Mexico if there was no air conditioner? All of these areas have experienced above average growth in the..
Red, White, Blue, and… Green?: 4 Tips for a Green Independence Day
Photo Credit: Epic Fireworks (Flickr) It’s almost the 4th of July and we all know what that means—barbecues, fireworks, and red, white, and blue galore. Here are a few tips..
How Data Centers Consume Energy
Did you know that data centers consume a lot of energy? On Tuesday,that Apple’s iCloud will have a negative impact on the environment. Picturing the environmental impact of something like..
7 Green Myths
Are you trying to go green? Don’t fall for these common myths: Myth: Going green is expensive. Fact: Although some..
Energy Myths and Misconceptions
When it comes to energy, the environment, and going green, it can be difficult to sort out fact from fiction...
10 Easy Ways to Conserve Water
Credit: BrownSWCD.org In honor of World Water Day on March 22, here are 10 easy ways to conserve water: Fill a pitcher or a water bottle with water and keep..