One thing people often forget about when recycling household objects are single-use batteries. It’s easy to remember to take out recyclable cans and old newspapers to the curb, but do you remember to recycle old batteries?
It’s the middle of winter, and for much of the U.S. and Canada, snow covers the ground and cold temperatures keep us indoors. If you’ve binge-watched every show on Netflix and tried your hand at each new recipe you’ve seen online, then it’s probably time to get outside and...
Feel like you’re spending more time at the gas station these past months? It’s not your imagination! Along with the dip in winter temperatures, the fuel efficiency of our cars drops during colder months. Tests show that when temps fall from about 77°F to 20°F, a car’s gas...
Is it cold where you are? Maybe there’s even snow on the ground. That doesn’t mean the only way to enjoy the great outdoors is atop a pair of skis or a snowboard. Canada and the United States are both home to some of the world’s most spectacular hiking trails, perfect for...
Whether you’re in a new relationship, part of a years-old partnership or spectacularly single, everyone has their own feelings about Valentine’s Day. Some people can’t wait to share their love, while others see the day as a poor excuse to buy, buy, buy! Whatever your stance on...
Feeling the post-holiday, winter blues? Put some excitement into the snowy season and enjoy all that the cold weather has to offer. Get-away to an eco-friendly winter resort where you can ski, sled, and snowboard and later sit by a cozy fire (with your favorite beverage or...
Use some of our helpful environmentally friendly tips while you’re tidying up in 2017.
The holidays are, unfortunately, behind us, school and traffic are back in session, the weather is downright bone chilling, and the start of spring is nowhere in sight. Plus, you’re coming down with a cold…again. If you’re not quite ready to throw in the towel on the next three...
Sadly, the holiday season has come to an end. But that doesn’t mean the next few months have to be an arduous trudge toward springtime. There’s much to savor during the winter months, including plenty of cozy time at home creating warm, hearty meals that will keep your family...
Our reliance upon electricity – to keep our devices ticking, to keep food cold or frozen, to light our homes and offices and to maintain a hot water supply, among other things – grows with each passing day. But power outages happen. And they always seem to hit at the most...
