Environmental and Home Energy Blog

Friday, May 17th is National Bike-to-Work Day. In this post, you’ll learn all about the benefits and impact you can make by choosing to commute on the seat of a bike instead of in a vehicle. Why Bike? Aside from enjoying the fresh air and scenery, there are three [...]

Environmental sustainability isn’t an easy subject to nail down because it encompasses a range of different factors that impact one another in a myriad of ways. To put it simply, environmental sustainability has to do with mankind’s environmental, social and economic impact on the world we live in—and vice [...]

If you’re interested in learning about biomass energy, then you’ve come to the right place. In this comprehensive article, we’ve provided thorough answers to the following common questions: What is biomass energy? What are the different types? How is it generated? What can it be used for? How does [...]

The clothing industry is taking a heavy toll on the environment, from the mass production of man-made materials to the heaps of unwanted clothing piled high in landfills across the country. Learning how to repair torn clothes is not only a cost-effective solution to keeping your wardrobe stocked, but [...]

Just recently, on January 24, 2019, General Motors announced a $22 million investment in its Spring Hill, Tennessee facility. But this money isn’t for ordinary upgrades or expansion; it’s to be focused on building more technologically advanced, fuel-efficient V8s. V-8 engines have long been known for their insatiable thirst for [...]

The pros and cons of renewable energy vary greatly from one form to the next. To help you get a better understanding of the advantages and drawbacks, we’ve laid it all out for you in this article. What is Renewable Energy? Before we dive right into the pros and [...]

Are you thinking about switching to a more eco-friendly car? This green decision provides many benefits for both the environment and the buyer. In this article, you’ll learn all about the different types of eco-friendly vehicles available, hybrid cars’ effect on the environment, and how all this affects your [...]

Ocean waves contain tremendous energy potential since the wind blows nearly constantly enough to provide consistent waves in many areas of the world. Add in the rhythmic tides and powerful currents that course beneath the surface of the seas and we’ve got mind-boggling quantities of kinetic energy ready to [...]

Straws have a lot going for them. Coupled with a lid, they prevent many a spill. For young children, using a straw can help them develop articulation and clarity of speech. Many people in the elderly and disabled communities find plastic straws, in particular, indispensable. While straws definitely have [...]

Algae blooms. Coral bleaching. Dead zones. Economic crisis. These are just a few of the many serious consequences of polluting Earth’s waters. By educating ourselves on the types of ocean pollution, we are taking the first step to becoming aware so that we will be more empowered to take [...]