Consumer Corner

Woman Clothes Shopping

Sustainability, but Make It Fashion

As a society we are all about speed – especially when it comes to what we wear. Fast fashion is a term that denotes...
Energy Star Logo

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...
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...

Do You Have Energy Vampires in Your Home?!

Halloween is here! That means it's time to look out for ghosts, monsters and other things that go bump in the night. It's also...
Landfill

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...
Emergency Preparedness Supplies

Hurricane Preparedness During Power Loss

While we’ve already seen the start of hurricane season in July, The Weather Channel is predicting the true season to start in just two...
Gas Station

Why Do Gas Prices Increase in Spring and Summer?

Increases in the price of gasoline during the spring and summer months are typical. As we enter this time of year, we explain the...
Makeup Products

Go Green with Your Glam: Zero-Waste Cosmetics

Most of us are creatures of habit, tried and to followers of our favorite brands. When you want to feel beautiful, have healthy skin...
Driving a classic car

Ways Consumers Can Save During Summer Driving Season

With the summer driving season in full swing and gas prices averaging around $2.85 per gallon, accounting for higher gas prices in your family...
Making Coffee

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...