This week’s tip is to unplug electronics when not in use. Some electronics like T.Vs use electricity as long as a power cord is plugged in, even if the device is turned off. This happens because a T.V and similar devices have a standby mode, which allows them to turn on quickly. That means that even if a device is turned off, it still uses electricity, unless the power cord is unplugged. Unplug cords to help save electricity, and to help save the Earth. It’s that simple.
Your ecological footprint is the impact of your lifestyle choices or activities measured in terms of the land required to sustain your use of natural resources. If everyone on Earth lived like the average American, we would need 4 Earths worth of land to sustain humanity (BBC). This is very telling of the changes that…
Top 3 Ways Kids can Help the Earth! If you are a kid reading this, and you want to get green and help the Earth, you are at the right place. Although, really, these tips can be used by anyone, not just kids. Without further due, here are the top 3 ways kids can help…
Have some “dirty” clothes that you just wore today? Well, before putting it into the laundry basket, take a look at it closely. If it looks clean, smells clean (and sounds clean!), then it’s clean! Don’t re-wash something if you can wear it again. And, if you don’t like wearing the same shirt or pants…
The practice of cooking food dates back thousands of years. While our ancestors may have used it to preserve their health and make food more digestible, cooking is now a form of entertainment and an outlet for creativity. A love language in and of itself, it’s unlikely the art of cooking will ever fizzle out….
What Are Microplastics? Microplastics are plastic debris that measures less than five millimetres, or 0.2 inches, in diameter. These tiny plastic particles have been found in our oceans, soil, and even in the air. According to the United States National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration, microplastics are so small that they move straight through water filtration…
Many people think that a car engine takes a lot of fuel to start up, which is why they don’t shut off their engine for a short period of time. However, that’s not true. The engine on for about 10 seconds equals shutting off and turning on the engine. Therefore, shut the engine off if the period…