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.
Delicious Dinners That Are Quick, Easy and Eco-Friendly
Kale salad?! Again?! You don’t have to eat three meals of raw kale a day to enjoy a delicious, eco-friendly diet. Eating food that’s good for Mother Earth can be quite a tasty endeavor. The good news: You don’t need all night to whip up a dinner dish that...
Eco-Easter Ideas
As we settle into spring, it’s time to hop into the first major holiday of the season - Easter! Wonderfully festive and full of freshness, Easter is the perfect holiday for flexing your eco-friendly muscles. If you’ve just picked up pre-packaged decorations...
Tips for a Green Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving could possibly be the best holiday! It provides us with an opportunity to express our gratitude and celebrate the Earth’s bounty and all that it gives us throughout the year. Unfortunately, the way most people commemorate the day involves less...
A Diet Primer: Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic or Paleo
Are you…working to slim down and feel better? Reviewing the food choices you make and how they affect your health? Concerned for the environment and your personal impact on it? Looking for a healthier lifestyle? The first thing that likely deserves...
All Natural? Organic? Fair Trade? A Primer on Eco-Sounding Words and Terms
“Organic,” “fair trade,” and “all-natural,” are just a few of the latest buzz words swarming around everything you’re eating, drinking, wearing and breathing. But what do these terms really mean? With “all-natural” cigarettes and “organic” cheeseburgers on...
9 Green Date Ideas for Spring
Looking for a romantic way to spend an evening that’s also eco-friendly? Don’t worry, we’re not prescribing a date at a recycling facility to sort bottles and newspapers (although that’s a fantastic idea for many!). What we’ve come up with, however, is a...
How Does Your Garden Grow: Eco-Friendly Summertime Gardening
Now that the summer months are within reach, we know you’re itching to get out the gardening gloves! While gardening can be a wonderful summertime activity for the whole family, it’s important to consider certain factors to make sure that your garden is as...