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New Year's Resolution Tips for Those Striving for Sustainability
by Amy Haddon on 01/05/2012
Tags: New Years Resolution, Sustainability Goals, 2012
Striving for sustainability in 2012? We've got great tips whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro.
It’s a new year, full of hope and the promise of change. Isn’t that why so many of us make resolutions at this time? If you haven’t already, now is your opportunity to set... [more]
Is Santa Claus Green?
by Ryan Meeks on 12/22/2011
Tags: Eco-friendly Father Christmas, Green Jolly Elf, Sustainable Santa
'Tis the season to be jolly. And we're even jollier knowing that Santa is eco-friendly. Happy Holidays from everyone at Renewable Choice.
Since I’ve never met Father Christmas or audited his operations, I can only speculate as to whether or not he is “green”. Fortunately, as an employee at Renewable Choice, I have... [more]
Tips for a More Sustainable Holiday Season
by Amy Haddon on 12/12/2011
Tags: Green Tips, Sustainable Holidays
Tips on how you can make small, sustainable changes in the way you celebrate the holidays this year.
More waste is generated in the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s than at any other time of the year. Unwanted gifts, food that gets thrown away, and discarded holiday... [more]
Shark Skin to Take a Bite Out of Climate Change
by Ryan Meeks on 08/04/2011
Tags: Biomimicry, Eco Technologies, Shark Week
Happy Shark Week. Read about how technologies inspired by sharks could save millions of tons of fuel each year and improve the efficiency of hydropowered turbines.
It’s that time of a year again. A time that’s as synonymous with summer as barbeques and beaches. Last year, over 30 million people had partaken. This year, that number is only... [more]
What's so great about RECs?
by John Powers on 06/17/2011
Tags: How Renewable Energy Credits Work, RECs, Renewable Energy
Efficiencies will only get us so far. We need a way to be carbon-neutral with our power sources, our transportation and our industry now. Renewable Energy is one answer and this article explains what it is and its importance.
The Value of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) If human society is ever going to reach a point where it is truly sustainable on this planet, we are going to need to employ every method... [more]
A Few Things You Might Not Know About Earth Day
by Ryan Meeks on 04/22/2011
Tags: April 22, Earth Day, Environmental Policy, Environmental Responsibility
Earth Day 2011 is today. Read about the history & important milestones surrounding the holiday.
Today, April 22, is the 41st Earth Day. We have evolved our thinking around sustainability and we’ve progressed as a nation but we still have much to accomplish in the realm of... [more]
Happy Earth Day from Biz Markie
by Heather Philipp on 04/22/2010
Tags: Biz Markie, Clean Energy, Earth Day, RePower America, Video
Watch the Earth Day video team-up between Biz Markie and RePower America here.
Here's the freshest message we saw on the interwebs today: Biz Markie rapping about America's need for clean energy. Thanks RePower America for this innovation and the salute to two... [more]
Renewable Choice Green-e Certified Search Story
by Heather Philipp on 04/19/2010
Tags: business sustainability, renewaable choice, sustainability, video
Renewable Choice has the Green-e wind power you may not know you were looking for.
We've got your Green-e Energy Certified wind power right here! When it comes to making your home or business more sustainable, Renewable Choice should be at the top of your... [more]
You Can (Dis)count On Us: Deals for Green Tuesday - From @IdealBite
by Jen Biederman on 12/01/2009
Tags: December, Green Living, Green Tuesday Deals, Ideal Bite, Lifestyle, Sustainablility, Winter
Exclusive Green Deals - Brought to you by Ideal Bite
You Can (Dis)count On Us - Deals for Green TuesdayThe Bite:Can you depend on us for great deals on holiday gifts? Yep - for the 4th year in a row, we won't let you down. Shop... [more]
Gifts that Bite - From @IdealBite
by Jen Biederman on 11/30/2009
Tags: Fall, Gifts, Green Living, Ideal Bite, Lifestyle, November, Sustainablility
Giving Animals as Presents - Brought to you by Ideal Bite
Gifts that BiteThe Bite:Can a present leave the wrong kind of mark? It can if you give someone a pet they didn't ask for this holiday season. Instead, make a symbolic animal... [more]
Watch Your Waste-Line - From @IdealBite
by Jen Biederman on 11/25/2009
Tags: Fall, Food Waste, Green Living, Ideal Bite, Lifestyle, November, Sustainablility
Reducing Food Waste - Green Living Tip Brought to you by Ideal Bite
Watch Your Waste-LineThe Bite:Wanna scale back on your food waste this holiday? Go on a trash diet - just follow a few easy waste-reducing tips. Mind this portion...The... [more]
Press(ure) Play - From @IdealBite
by Jen Biederman on 11/24/2009
Tags: Fall, Green Living, Ideal Bite, Lifestyle, November, Sustainablility, Tire Pressure
Correct Tire Pressure - Green Living Tip Brought to you by Ideal Bite
Press(ure) PlayThe Bite:Wanna Stop gas waste? Pause next time you're at the gas station, and pump up more than just your tank. Make sure your tires are properly... [more]
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