Consumer Corner

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Spilling the Beans on Sustainability

Coffee is one of people’s favorite pick-me-ups, and what better way to enjoy your cup of joe in the morning than by knowing that...
Kitchen Compost Pail for Homes

How to Compost at Home: Don’t Let Your Food Spoil, Turn it into Soil

Household waste has always been an ongoing issue. While there are all kinds of waste at home from packaging to old clothes, have you...
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Living Roofs are Gaining Ground – From the Top Floor

One summer, while staying with a friend in San Francisco, we visited the California Academy of Sciences in the city’s Golden Gate Park. With...
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What Is Energy Star?

If you have appliances, home electronics or a heating and cooling system, you may have noticed an Energy Star label on one - or...
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Recycling the Right Way

Recycling is a necessary conservation effort that everyone across the United States should participate in regularly and, when properly implemented, can be cost-effective for...
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How to Winterize Your Home: Top 3 Environmentally Savvy Ways

With colder months quickly approaching, it can be helpful to have a checklist for winterizing your home so you are prepared and unexpected damage...
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With Cold Weather Approaching, Are You Prepared for the Heat of Your Energy Bill?

Considering temperatures around the country are dropping, and winter storms are brewing, we wanted to make sure you’re prepared. For tips on winterizing your...
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Winter Weather Is Here, Are You Prepared?

Preparing for winter weather pays off if you're trying to cut down on your energy bill. The more prepared for winter you are, the...
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Consumer Corner: Game of Thrones – Behind the “Fire and Fury”

Well, Game of Thrones is officially over, and while many of us are still grappling with a lot of mixed emotions on how it...
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Energy Smart: Wall Insulation

Energy Smart: Wall Insulation   How Using the Right Home Insulation Techniques Will Help You Lower the Energy Bill Have you ever dreaded opening the energy bill...