The weather outside is frightful. And so is your energy bill. But this seasonal bill shock can be eliminated by taking control of your energy consumption and making a few changes to your home…
So, you have a room in your home or workspace that gets cold during the winter, and you want a cost-effective way to warm it up? We hear you. Lots of manufacturers of portable electric space heaters like to tout their “energy efficiency” as a selling point....
How much are all those festive strings of lights going to up your electric bill this year?
After so many days preparing for a hurricane, once the winds have died down and the water has receded, we often don’t know how to start the cleanup process. The aftermath of a hurricane can be just as dangerous as the storm itself. While tree branches and...
Floods are one of the most costly and destructive natural disasters. A tremendous threat to both human life and property, floods occur in nearly every part of the world. Fast-moving flood waters are dangerous and unpredictable. Floods don’t have to be as...
Kale salad?! Again?! You don’t have to eat three meals of raw kale a day to enjoy a delicious, eco-friendly diet. Eating food that’s good for Mother Earth can be quite a tasty endeavor. The good news: You don’t need all night to whip up a dinner dish that...
For many, Labor Day (whether you spell it with a “u” or not) marks the unofficial end of summer, the start of school days and busier schedules. Labor Day also serves as a day of recognition of workers and all those who contribute to the nation’s strength,...
Some say August is the Sunday of the summer months - the last chance to enjoy the lazy days and time off. And while “Sunday Funday” and “August Fun-Month” just don’t sound the same to our ears, there are plenty of ways to have some last-minute, eco-friendly,...
Last week on the Eco-Centric blog, we doled out a few of our favorite tips for sending your kids back to school sustainably, setting them up for their greenest year yet. One of our suggestions was to pack their lunch in a reusable bag, utilizing reusable...
Summer is drawing to a close and it’s about that time…to head back to school! Whether you’re bummed out about the end of summer, or thrilled that your kids will be out of your hair - er, embarking on their next academic journey - make sure you’re sending...
