America Recycles Day, November 15th, is a nationally recognized day dedicated to looking at recycling with new eyes. Not only are we reminded to keep recycling; we’re encouraged to think beyond the commonly recycled items and improve our recycling portfolio. Since 1997, Americans have been using the day, which was established by Keep America Beautiful, … Continue reading
On Halloween we make light of our fears. We dress as scary figures for fun and enjoy celebrating what frightens us most. But for environmentalists, this $7 billion dollar disposable holiday ismore like a nightmare come true. Putting the “eek” into eek-o-friendly, the waste created by 41 million trick-or-treaters prowling the streets doesn’t just vanish … Continue reading
Millions of people across the globe recently celebrated Clean Up The World Weekend - Sep 16th - 18th. The theme this year was “Our Place. Our Planet. Our Responsibility” that highlighted how local action taken individually by 35 million volunteers can make a positive impact on a global level. Clean Up the World encourages participants … Continue reading
Rivers have always been the key to the sustainability and advancement of mankind, and there’s a holiday once a year to raise awareness on why they remain important. World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways. The holiday, held every last Sunday in September, is to promote the value of our rivers, striving … Continue reading
It’s a milestone for anyone: 30 years! And this year, on September 16th as we mark the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, we have more to celebrate than ever before. Also known as International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, September 16th will be a … Continue reading
Ten Ways to Keep Cool Through the End of Summer and Boost Your Efficiency Freezing in the office? Turns out, you aren’t over reacting. According to a recent article from NPR, we may have had it wrong all along when it comes to indoor A/C temps. What’s more, this engineering oversight has been ramping up … Continue reading
Going green, in many cases, can lead to a self-chosen, simplified lifestyle. Because of this, tech lovers might assume that adopting eco-friendly habits could only result in having to give up the digital doodads they cherish most. With solar panels, electric cars, and smart homes at the focus of technological trends, we know this is … Continue reading
Giving your Back-to-School preparations an eco-friendly twist can make the end of summer more exciting as you set up for a successful year that is organized by efficiency! We all know this time - cherished since we were old enough to load up our backpacks with Lisa Frank folders and those brightly-colored smelly markers. Fall … Continue reading
Earth Day has been celebrated since 1970 when the environmental movement was catalyzed by a U.S. Senator, Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to take action after witnessing the ravages of 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. As a result of his efforts to spread awareness, on April 22 more than 20 million Americans took … Continue reading
Dusting the winter cobwebs away doesn’t have to be a dirty game. In addition to sprucing up your space, spring cleaning can add lightness to your life by clearing your mind and helping you establish fresh habits all year round. After all, once you’ve gone through the effort to whip your rooms and closets into … Continue reading
