Recommendation brought to you by the EPA. You can make your office more environmentally friendly by reducing energy use, such as by using ENERGY STAR appliances and encouraging public transportation for commuting. Reducing, reusing, and recycling office materials also helps conserve energy and cut down on pollution. Additionally, consider using green power from renewable sources […]
Month: December 2024
Navigating the home insurance market of the future, NOW!
According to reports in the Washington Post climate change is driving up home insurance costs due to more frequent extreme weather events and rising expenses for insurers. Homeowners are facing higher premiums, limited coverage options, and some are even choosing to forgo insurance altogether. To navigate this challenging landscape, it’s crucial for homeowners to evaluate […]
Is the planet in need of repair?
In her article in the New York Times, Catrin Einhorn writes about a a new report suggests that we should address environmental problems like climate change and biodiversity loss together, rather than separately. It highlights how interconnected issues, like agriculture and health, can have combined solutions, such as using native trees to improve biodiversity and […]
PFAS or “Forever Chemicals”: Dangerous chemicals roaming in our neighborhood
By David Nosnik We recently received an email from Nomhle Mcunu, Community Outreach Coordinator at Consumer Notice, a consumer advocacy organization based in Orlando, Florida. They shared valuable information about PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) to help inform and educate our readers. According to their website, Consumer Notice is “a consumer advocacy organization dedicated to […]