It’s no secret that now is one of the most important times to go green. With the climate crisis on the horizon, many Americans are turning to Energy Star appliances and cutting back on their everyday energy use. But there’s more that goes into your carbon footprint than the energy you use in your home. Your vehicle also produces its [...]

The summer heat is fading fast, and soon you’ll be crunching leaves under your feet and enjoying a hot drink indoors where it’s warm and cozy. But the end of summer isn’t just about the trees changing color and the kids going back to school. The end of summer also means there are a few things that need to get [...]

As a society, we rely on plastic. From the medical equipment and household goods created by the reaction injection molding process (wherein two liquid components are mixed, injected into a mold, and cured) to the bottled beverages we bring home from the grocery store, the convenience we love is often tied to this material. In recent months, single use plastics [...]

Sometimes the best intentions have unintended consequences that swiftly remind us that we live in a vortex of unpredictability. So it goes with the planet we live on. The recent conversations surrounding the environment have been louder than ever. For good reason, too. As long as we live on this space suspended rock that sustains our very existence, we should [...]

No one enjoys being faced with a high energy bill. Unfortunately, with summer just around the corner and temperatures heating up, your home may soon be facing off with your electric company. The good news is there are plenty of ways you can keep your home cool this season without digging into your savings account. Here are a few tips [...]

No one can deny that society is becoming more environmentally-conscious; we are all aware of (and focused on) the impact our life has on this planet, from that piece of plastic we recycled to whether or not our groceries are pesticide-free. While not everyone is able to power their home with a renewable form of energy, there are plenty of [...]

As if the title wasn’t enough to make you smile, these three furry environmental helpers will only cause more. The bond between animals and the environment has always been a close one. Where human beings enter into the delicate symbiosis isn’t always in the best ways. Take a look at our relationship in a nutshell. Sheepskin will absorb 30% of [...]

Your average service technician faces a variety of dangers. Electricians risk electrocution, mechanics risk bodily injury — even plumbers can suffer the effects of lead and asbestos exposure. While these hazards can certainly do a lot of harm, they don’t quite compare to the demands of wind turbine repair and maintenance. The best way to understand the risks involved with [...]

Oftentimes, doing your own home projects can sound like a great idea: you can save money, and you feel more accomplished once you’ve successfully finished. So why not DIY your various home improvement projects? Believe it or not, in some situations choosing to tackle home improvements yourself can actually cost you more money and do damage to your home. With [...]

In this technological era we live in, you’d be hard-pressed to find industries that don’t rely on tech to do their jobs. Since many of these — such as the military, maritime, and oil and gas fields — take place in a variety of climates and weather conditions, it’s vital that their equipment be safeguarded from any potential damage. Practical [...]