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    Powering Your Holiday With Solar

    Powering Your Holiday With Solar

    The holidays have arrived, and only a Grinch would let December pass without putting up some lights. But between the lights on the trees, roofs, walkways, yards and home, a sneakily large electricity bill often lies on the other side of the New Year. So, how much additional electricity do we use during the holidays […]

    How to Care for Artificial Trees to Make Them Last

    How to Care for Artificial Trees to Make Them Last

    Every year, there’s a debate on whether to chop down a real, evergreen tree for Christmas festivities, or opt for an artificial tree made primarily from plastic in a factory. According to Greenpeace, you should keep an artificial Christmas tree in use for at least 8 years — but preferably 20 or more — to […]

    ​7 Travel Tips for an Environmentally-Conscious Vacation

    ​7 Travel Tips for an Environmentally-Conscious Vacation

    As global travel restrictions are lifted, we’re all itching for an adventure – but, before you head to the beach, the mountains, or a new city, take the time to plan a trip that’s both enjoyable and sustainable. While traveling has many benefits – among them a greater appreciation for other cultures, and an important […]

    A New Biodegradable Glitter Is Here Thanks to Cambridge Researchers

    A New Biodegradable Glitter Is Here Thanks to Cambridge Researchers

    The holiday season is approaching, which means that stores are starting to fill with cards and decorations coated in glitter. Scientists and environmental advocates have pointed out that glitter is actually made of microplastics, and is therefore a dangerous contribution to the ocean plastic crisis. But now researchers may have developed a path towards a […]

    How to Host an Eco-Friendly Party

    How to Host an Eco-Friendly Party

    With Thanksgiving and the holiday season right around the corner, we’re gearing up for a period of celebration and gathering with friends and loved ones. Holiday events and parties – like birthdays, wedding showers, graduations, anniversaries – are often quite wasteful, but don’t have to be! Plan a party that’s fun, festive, and sustainable. Decorations […]