Sustainable Living
Beyond the Game: Growing Pollinator-Friendly, Native Plants
Past participants of our Cool Choices sustainability programs for businesses, organizations and communities, continue to make green choices in their everyday lives – even after the program ends. We are always impressed to learn how participating in Cool Choices impacts individuals and their decisions to take further sustainable actions. This month we were inspired by Emily’s story. Plus, we give helpful tips on how to start your own garden using pollinating-friendly, native plants.
Are Fireworks Bad for the Environment?
I’ve been encouraging people to reduce waste and minimize their greenhouse gas emissions for more than 25 years now, and some questions still make me wince:
10 Sustainable DIY Projects for Summer
Looking for some fun summer activities you can do with your family and friends this summer? Whether you’re entertaining restless kids, hosting an arts and crafts night for friends, or you just want to get creative on your own, try out one of our favorite top ten ideas for sustainable DIY projects this summer.
Beyond the Game: Abby Lives Sustainably by Foraging
To highlight the cool things our alums do after taking part in the Cool Choices online sustainability game, we love to share stories from past participants. Our alumni always impress us by taking sustainable practices to the next level. This month we were inspired by Abby’s sustainability story of foraging.
10 Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to recognize all the moms in your life! If mom cares about keeping things green and sustainable, acknowledging her passion for the earth and the environment is an especially thoughtful way to honor her this Mother’s Day.
Here are our top 10 eco-friendly Mother’s Day gift ideas.
Energy Star is an Easy Cool Choice for Conservation
In April, 2017, more than 1,000 US businesses urged the Trump administration to strengthen the federal Energy Star program, rather than eliminating it. For these businesses, including big names like Staples and Ingersoll Rand, the argument is an economic one. Every tax dollar invested in the Energy Star program saves $680 annually, which is a return any businessperson would appreciate.
Here at Cool Choices, we are also a strong proponent of Energy Star. While we appreciate the economics, we also have other importation reasons for supporting the program.
National Bike Month: The Benefits of Biking
May is National Bike Month! National Bike Month was established in 1956 by the League of American Bicyclists as a way to celebrate the many benefits of biking and to inspire more people to ride bikes.
The League of American Bicyclists believes that bicycling makes our nation healthier, economically stronger, environmentally cleaner, and more energy independent. Here’s a list of our top 5 benefits of biking and our top 5 fun biking ideas.
Beyond the Game: Making Daily Sustainable Habits a Way of Life
To highlight the cool things our alums do after taking part in the Cool Choices online sustainability program, we love to share stories from past participants. Our alumni always impress us by taking sustainable practices to the next level. Sara inspired us with her desire to make small, daily sustainable habits a way of life.
A Week’s Worth of Sustainable Living Ideas
Are you looking to be a little more sustainable in your daily life? We have seven sustainable living ideas that you can get started on today!
