Ten Ways Your Community Can Go All-Electric
Forward-looking cities and towns across America are forging the path to all-electric buildings.
Tips & Guides
Ten Ways Your Community Can Go All-Electric
Switching to clean, efficient and all-electric technologies will bring about cleaner air and a more liveable cli- mate. This guide can serve as a starting point for local elected officials and community members who want to join the movement for clean energy buildings and take steps to electrify the places they live, work, learn and spend time with loved ones.
Winter Is Coming: Let’s prep our homes to waste less energy
It’s getting cold out. I’ve had to start breaking out my wool sweaters and fuzzy socks. Check out our tips for how you can waste less energy heating your home this winter.
Fixed for the Holidays
You can still get great gadgets for less than Black Friday prices while making a good choice for the environment. We've included sections on why you should shop refurbished as well as a lot of tips for identifying good refurbished gifts, where and how to buy refurbished gifts as well as some tips for after you buy.
Buy less gift guide: Classes to learn a skill or just have fun
You could help someone find a new interest or talent. Here are some ideas for online classes and workshops.
Buy less gift guide: Help with chores and tasks is a great gift
From babysitting our children to cleaning windows, here are some ways we can give a hand to our friends and family.
Buy less gift guide: Arts and crafts gifts that aren’t expensive
Handmade holiday gifts can be “found art”. Here are project ideas using recycled and low cost art supplies.
Buy less gift guide: Upcycled gifts keep things out of the trash
Upcycling is a form of recycling where you use items that would otherwise be thrown away and use them to make something new.
Buy less gift guide: Lending libraries aren’t just books anymore
Gift certificates for shared services or rented items such as bikes and tools are practical and appreciated. Here are some ways to give the gift of sharing.
Buy less gift guide: Repair an item to give new life to old stuff
Give something you already know they will use. And keep something out of the trash. Here are some things that are easy to get repaired.