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Seven Energy Saving Resources

Posted on January 17, 2018December 18, 2017 by Patricia Beaumont

A short list of useful websites for energy saving needs ranging from the home to the workplace Alliance to Save Energy  Smarter House  Natural Resources Defense Council  Elevate Energy  Elevate Read More …

Posted in  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged  Energy , alliance, Energy Star, savings21 Comments

Being Green in the Office

Posted on September 10, 2014September 2, 2014 by Patricia Beaumont

Since the majority of people spend a large portion of their time in an office building, it is valuable to learn tips that allow us to be the most sustainable we can in this environment.

Posted in  Sustainability Tip of the Week Tagged  Recycling  , Abigail Fagan, Computing, Energy Star, office, Paper recycling, Tupperware, WikipediaLeave a comment

Droughts are predicted

Posted on September 3, 2014September 2, 2014 by Patricia Beaumont

After the summer of 2012, over 65% of the country was in drought. Though water use is unavoidable, there are easy things you can do in your everyday life to use water more efficiently.

Posted in   Ecology  ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week Tagged California, Energy Star, Gallon, Shower, United States, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washing machine, Water conservation1 Comment

Greening Your Gadgets

Posted on July 2, 2014June 16, 2014 by Patricia Beaumont

Get Smart, buying and using your gadgets…

Posted in  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged  Recycling  , DVD player, EBay, Electronics, Energy Star, EPEAT, Mobile phone, Standby power3 Comments

Green in the Office

Posted on May 14, 2014May 5, 2014 by Patricia Beaumont

Go Green in your office – get a plant on your desk! Plants absorb indoor air pollution and increase the flow of oxygen.

Posted in   Ecology  ,  Energy ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged  Energy ,  Recycling  , Compact fluorescent lamp, Energy Star, Incandescent light bulb, Light, Light-emitting diode, officeLeave a comment

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