Imagine living in a world without light, having to do everything in natural light. Then imagine a world with no computers, cell phones, televisions, tablets, traffic signals, dishwashers, washing machines, etc. You wouldn’t be able to read this blog post, nor would we even be able to type or [...]
While most of us are aware of the global food waste problem, we often fail to acknowledge how significant an issue it is, especially when it comes to the environment. In 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) discovered that food waste in the commercial, institutional, and residential [...]
Beginning with Thanksgiving tomorrow, the holiday season has officially begun. This most likely means family gatherings and festive holiday cuisine, which often carry a heavy environmental impact when it comes to overall waste, including the waste of non-recyclables, food, and energy. According to the EPA, it is estimated that [...]
Clothing washers and dryers are among the costliest appliances to operate, but they’re not the only environmental concern associated with the seemingly harmless chore of doing your laundry. Although not all of us have clothing washers and dryers at home and do our laundry at a laundromat, most of [...]
We’ve talked about a lot about the different types of renewable energy technologies on our blog, including biomass. Even though it is renewable, there are both benefits and flaws to the process of generating electricity using biomass energy plants. One of the drawbacks to bioenergy is that while it [...]
Did you know that, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, the amount of sunlight received by the earth in one hour is more than the total energy used to by the entire world for an entire year? In fact, in 2015, solar energy was the fastest-growing energy sector [...]
The concept of a circular economy has been an increasing topic in the news over the last several years, so you may already be familiar with it. But if you find yourself wondering what exactly a “circular economy” means, then you’ll definitely want to keep reading. To begin breaking [...]
Wind power has become an important source of energy generation around the world. In 2019, the global wind power market grew 19%, with just about 60 GW of new capacity added to the world’s electric grids, including over 54 GW onshore and over 6 GW offshore. This was the [...]
When you think of New Jersey, the first things that likely come to mind are its shorelines and its casinos. But did you know the state aims to be the hub for America’s blossoming offshore wind energy industry? In fact, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, announced last month that [...]
Between showers, laundry, and watering our lawns, we all use a significant amount of water. The standard American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, which equates to 80 to 100 gallons per person. Furthermore, 30 to 60% of domestic drinking water goes to water yards [...]
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