Message in a Bottle
Americans use billions of plastic bottles every year, at quite a cost to the environment. While they can be recycled – although not all plastics can be – that requires energy and raw materials. Oil and gas resources needed to
Yes You Can
Aluminum can be recycled into many different products, such as tractor-trailer and car bodies, gutters, siding and more. However, aluminum cans usually become new aluminum cans. Recycling aluminum does not reduce the quality of the metal, so it can be
Monthly Trivia Game: May
May ShowersInstalling rain barrels on your home’s downspouts can help reduce water bills in warmer months. How many inches of rain does it take to fill a 55-gallon rain barrel?A. 3 inchesB. 33 inchesC. .3 inches
Rain on the Roof Can Mean Money in Your Pocket
Besides helping the environment, harvesting rainwater can also save you some other “green.” Depending on the size of your house and the amount of rainfall in your area, you can collect a substantial amount of rainwater with a simple system,
Infographic: 6 ways you can go green for Earth Day
On April 22, 1970, Gaylord Nelson, a United States Senator from Wisconsin, called for an environmental teach-in, or Earth Day. Over 20 million people participated that year, and Earth Day is now observed on on that same date each year by more than 500 million people