Environmental and Home Energy Blog

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 [...]

The ocean is a vast and marvelous ecosystem that provides mankind with a massive list of benefits and resources. Sadly, mankind has yet to even come close to returning the favor. Ocean pollution effects are getting wildly out of hand, and if we don’t unite in action against marine [...]

If you’re still sipping your mojitos or slurping your morning smoothie through a plastic straw, it’s time to think twice! Plastic straws may be convenient, but there is growing evidence to all the damage these seemingly harmless utensils are contributing to our planet. This evidence has led progressive cities [...]

Helping the environment happens one step at a time. If you’re enthusiastic about living an eco-friendly lifestyle, you probably take the time to recycle and compost most of your home waste. While recycling certainly reduces the waste you produce, did you know that recycling saves energy as well? Producing [...]

When it comes to energy efficient appliances, do Energy Star appliances really save money? The honest answer is that it depends. If your current refrigerator and other appliances are over a decade old, they weren't created with the same energy standard requirements as new appliances and probably aren't running [...]

The upcoming holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends, enjoy delicious food, receive gifts, decorate our homes, and show gratitude for the things we have. And what better way to show a little gratitude than treating our planet with the care it deserves. When the holidays [...]

When you hear the words “nuclear energy,” what do you think of? Perhaps an image comes to mind of a nuclear bomb, or a nuclear energy crisis like Chernobyl or Fukushima. If this is your image of nuclear power, you might be surprised to learn that nuclear energy is [...]

Propane and natural gas are two gas fuels commonly used for cooking and heating. While many people see it as propane vs natural gas, the gasses are similar in many ways. However, they also have a number of important differences as well. One major difference is in the way [...]

Remember how your grandma was an expert at turning something old into something new and useful? Well, she was what we’d call a master at upcycling! Upcycling is essentially turning something old or used into something new, useful, or even pretty. Just to give you an idea, upcycling clothes [...]