Happy Monday! We hope you had a fun, energy efficient weekend. Now, who’s hungry? Today we’re looking at ways to keep your family full without consuming a ton of energy. That’s why when trying to reduce your use, the kitchen is a great place to start. Turn down the heat! Lightly boiling water has the
Halfway through the workweek! Get excited! Did you know one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get in shape? Whether you are a fitness newbie or an exercise junkie, there are various eco-friendly options for your workout. Here are a few tips to green up your workout. Use a reusable water bottle
We’ve all entered the new year ready to take on our New Year’s resolutions head- first! We wake up early, eat a healthy breakfast and head to the gym! By the time February rolls around, the snooze button on your alarm clock becomes your best friend. Here at Direct Energy, we think the best way
You don’t have to be a Martha Stewart to come up with creative ways to divert paper, bottles, and other waste from landfills. The Internet is full of creative ideas. In fact, you can Google just about anything you might toss out and someone’s probably thought of a way to reuse it. These ideas are
You love your new iPhone or Blackberry, but what did you do with your old cell phone? Did you throw it away or recycle it? In the U.S., 165 million new cell phones are sold every year and on average people get a new cell phone about every 18 months, which means that every year
So… you have a green thumb and you love to garden, but are you a “green” gardener? In continuing our “Love Your Environment Month” series we wanted to show you how you can enjoy your favorite pastime in an environmentally friendly way. Lawns and grass turfs comprise approximately 40 million acres of the 48 contiguous
Is it just us or did this week fly by? It is always nice to have a mid-week holiday! We hope everyone’s Valentine’s Day was happy and full of chocolates and flowers. Since February is the month of love, we have been sharing the many ways you can show some love to your environment! Check out