• How to Compost: 4 Basic Questions Answered

    How to Compost: 4 Basic Questions Answered

    Are you ready to get your gardening hands dirty this spring? Well, you donโ€™t have to waitโ€”you can dig in today by composting a lot of your household waste. By starting this winter, youโ€™ll be well on your way to reaping the fruits of your labor later. To help get you get going, weโ€™ve compiled…

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  • Find the Best Energy-Efficient Space Heater for Youย 

    Find the Best Energy-Efficient Space Heater for Youย 

    Summary: Learn about the different kinds of portable electric space heaters, whether theyโ€™ll save you money, and how to choose the right one for your home or workspace.โ€ฏย  Do you have a room in your home or workspace that needs more warmth when the temperature dips outside? Or maybe youโ€™ve turned your thermostat down to…

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  • Calculating Your Christmas Energy Costs

    Calculating Your Christmas Energy Costs

    How much are all those festive strings of lights going to up your electric bill this year?

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  • Hurricane Recovery and Safety Tips

    Hurricane Recovery and Safety Tips

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    After so many days preparing for a hurricane, once the winds have died down and the water has receded, we often donโ€™t know how to start the cleanup process. The aftermath of a hurricane can be just as dangerous as the storm itself. While tree branches and debris are no longer projectiles, they may now…

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  • Flood Safety Tips

    Flood Safety Tips

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    Floods are one of the most costly and destructive natural disasters. A tremendous threat to both human life and property, floods occur in nearly every part of the world. Fast-moving flood waters are dangerous and unpredictable. Floods donโ€™t have to be as severe as those in Mumbai or Houston to damage property and threaten lives.…

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  • Delicious Dinners That Are Quick, Easy and Eco-Friendly

    Delicious Dinners That Are Quick, Easy and Eco-Friendly

    Kale salad?!ย  Again?! You donโ€™t have to eat three meals of raw kale a day to enjoy a delicious, eco-friendly diet. Eating food thatโ€™s good for Mother Earth can be quite a tasty endeavor. The good news: You donโ€™t need all night to whip up a dinner dish that pleases the planet. When cooking at…

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  • Your Green Labor Day Soiree

    Your Green Labor Day Soiree

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    For many, Labor Day (whether you spell it with a โ€œuโ€ or not) marks the unofficial end of summer, the start of school days and busier schedules. ย Labor Day also serves as a day of recognition of workers and all those who contribute to the nationโ€™s strength, prosperity and well being. If youโ€™re planning a…

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  • The Last Hurrahs of Summer: Eco-Friendly Outings to Take With Family and Friends

    The Last Hurrahs of Summer: Eco-Friendly Outings to Take With Family and Friends

    Some say August is the Sunday of the summer months – the last chance to enjoy the lazy days and time off. And while โ€œSunday Fundayโ€ and โ€œAugust Fun-Monthโ€ just donโ€™t sound the same to our ears, there are plenty of ways to have some last-minute, eco-friendly, end-of-summer hurrahs with your friends and family. Here…

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  • Green Lunchbox and Snack Ideas

    Green Lunchbox and Snack Ideas

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    Last week on the Eco-Centric blog, we doled out a few of our favorite tips for sending your kids back to school sustainably, setting them up for their greenest year yet. One of our suggestions was to pack their lunch in a reusable bag, utilizing reusable sandwich bags, jars and containers for their meal. To…

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  • Eco-Friendly Back to School

    Eco-Friendly Back to School

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    Summer is drawing to a close and itโ€™s about that timeโ€ฆto head back to school! Whether youโ€™re bummed out about the end of summer, or thrilled that your kids will be out of your hair – er, embarking on their next academic journey – make sure youโ€™re sending them back to the classroom with plenty…

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