You can’t believe it? We can’t believe it! It’s already time to prepare for 2021. As the door closes on 2020, we begin to mull over ways to improve our lives and meet our personal goals. If you’re like most, you want to work harder at giving back to others...
Greenest Texas Cities: Top 25 Report
It’s easy to label certain Texas cities as either green-leaning communities or oil-guzzling metropolises. But you might still be surprised by our list of the Greenest Cities in Texas. That’s because we dug deep, using greenhouse gas emissions, LEED building...
6 Things to Know Before Getting an Electric Car
If you’ve been thinking about making the switch from gasoline-powered vehicles to battery-powered, electric vehicles, you may have a lot of questions on your mind. How does it work? Where can I charge it? How often do I charge it? Is it even worth buying?...
50 Photos of Urban Farming That Will Make You Want to Get Back to Nature
Spring is in the air and here at Just Energy we’re loving the higher temps and sunny skies. In our excitement, we scoured Instagram for #UrbanFarming so that we could share the joy of green sprouts and downy chicks, among other springtime delights. Scroll down to learn a little bit more about urban agriculture and peep some adorably sharable photos from urban farms on Instagram.
Looking for Love in All the Green Places: Best (and Worst) States for Eco-Friendly Dating
With tons of singles ready to mingle, more progressive populations, and plenty of earth-friendly date options, coastal states dominate the field. This correlates with findings from the dating website Green Singles, which counts its highest user concentrations in California, New York, and Florida.
Green Lunchbox and Snack Ideas
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...
Eco-Friendly Back to School
Summer is drawing to a close and it’s about that time…to head back to school! Whether you’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 you’re sending...
Fun Summer Activities to Keep Kids Learning
When the last day of school arrives, it’s safe to say both kids and parents breathe a sigh of relief. For a few months, there’s a break from early wake-up calls, struggling through carpool and staying up late to finish homework and projects. Everyone enjoys...
Lower Your Energy Bills With Landscaping
Turn off the lights when you leave the room! It’s a mantra we’ve heard all our lives. From installing programmable thermostats and taking shorter showers, to using high efficiency light bulbs and appliances, there are many actions we can take inside our...
Fresh Spring Trends To Brighten Your Beauty Routine
You’ve put away those winter clothes and boots and pulled out of hiding the sandals and beach cover-ups. Finally, it’s spring! Now it’s time to find a beauty routine to match your easy breezy wardrobe, and one that’s also kind to the environment. Here are...