• Grow Your Garden Green: Eight Green Landscaping Ideas

    Grow Your Garden Green: Eight Green Landscaping Ideas

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    Whatever the weather and no matter the season, maintaining an eco-friendly garden, lawn or yard should always be at the top of your to-do list. Landscaping with green principles in mind will save you money, conserve the earthโ€™s energy and nurture wildlife, while also reducing air, land and water pollution. Here are eight green landscaping…

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  • Greening Your Lawn for Fall

    Greening Your Lawn for Fall

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    As the lazy days of summer (sadly) begin to fade and the weather starts to cool, itโ€™s the perfect time to begin preparing your lawn for the autumn and winter seasons.ย  But before you rush outside with your gloves and hoe, letโ€™s review a few of Just Energyโ€™s eco-friendly ideas. Instead of raking up all…

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  • Top Six Cities to Find Green Rooftops

    Top Six Cities to Find Green Rooftops

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    What’s a green roof? It’s a roof that’s covered with plants instead of traditional roofing materials. The benefits to a green roof are many. They: San Francisco California Academy of Sciences The green roof at the California Academy of Sciences is covered with drought-resistant, native plants. The overhanging eaves provide cover from the sun and…

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  • Going Green 101: Living the Eco-Friendly Dorm Life

    Going Green 101: Living the Eco-Friendly Dorm Life

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    If youโ€™ve ever experienced move-in or move-out day at a college residence hall, you know that the building dumpsters are a sight to be seen, literally overflowing with massive amounts of trash. From notebooks, care package contents and dozens of empty pizza boxes, to worn out shower shoes, broken electronics and whatever was congealing in…

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  • Top 10 Most Sustainable Companies in the Northeast

    Top 10 Most Sustainable Companies in the Northeast

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    Just Energy is one of the leading green energy providers in North America; through our customers and our own practices, we’ve offset more than 3.3 million metric tons of carbon emissions. We decided to take a look around the Northeast to find other businesses that are leading the way in corporate sustainability. These 10 organizations…

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  • Eco-Friendly Summer Travel, Part 2: Your Guide to Keeping it Green

    Eco-Friendly Summer Travel, Part 2: Your Guide to Keeping it Green

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    As we reach the middle of summer, at Just Energy we hope that Part I of our Guide to an Eco-Friendly Summer offered you lots of ideas and shortcuts for the holidays.ย  And as promised, here are a few more tips for keeping the green in your summer vacation plans, with some information on eco-friendly…

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  • 10 Must-Have Green Products for Your Next Beach Trip

    10 Must-Have Green Products for Your Next Beach Trip

    As the summer sun starts beaming down its hottest rays of the year, you might be dreaming of the sand, surf and a refreshing dip in the ocean. Before you pack your bags and head to the nearest beach, make sure you have all the best eco-friendly gear. These green products are the perfect addition…

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  • Canada Day and the Fourth of July โ€“ Celebrate the Green Way!

    Canada Day and the Fourth of July โ€“ Celebrate the Green Way!

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    Canada and the United States have a lot in common.ย  Weโ€™re on the same continent, both our flags contain red and white and weโ€™ll both soon celebrate Independence Day: July 1 (Canada Day) and July 4 (Fourth of July).ย  Even our Independence Days include many of the same traditions, such as barbecues, fireworks, parades, picnics…

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  • 4 Safe Alternatives to Independence Day Fireworks

    4 Safe Alternatives to Independence Day Fireworks

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    Although the resounding boom and magical sparkle of fireworks have become a standard in almost every 4th of July celebration, the pyrotechnics aren’t exactly safe. For centuries, misused fireworks have burned down homes and sometimes even cities. Unintentional explosions have caused injury.ย  And the noise pollution caused by the colorful displays has sent countless children…

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  • Eco-Friendly Fatherโ€™s Day Gift Ideas

    Eco-Friendly Fatherโ€™s Day Gift Ideas

    June 15th, is it?!ย  Yikesโ€ฆthat would be Fatherโ€™s Day! With just a few days left till the second Sunday in June, we want to give you a few eco-friendly Fatherโ€™s Day gift ideas that will put a smile on dadโ€™s face, without taking a toll on the environment. 1) Eco-Wheels: Your dad was likely there,…

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