Tag: sustainable living

16
Jun

10 Sustainable DIY Projects for Summer

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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.

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24
May

Beyond the Game: Abby Lives Sustainably by Foraging

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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.

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10
May

10 Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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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.

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8
May

Energy Star is an Easy Cool Choice for Conservation

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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.

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1
May

National Bike Month: The Benefits of Biking

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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. 

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21
Apr

Beyond the Game: Making Daily Sustainable Habits a Way of Life

 

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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.

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11
Apr

A Week’s Worth of Sustainable Living Ideas

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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!

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