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Keeping Cool: The Surprising Summer Benefits of Home Insulation
As the planet warms, summers are getting hotter, making it crucial to find effective ways to keep our homes cool. While most people think
of insulation as essential for keeping homes warm in winter, its benefits during the sweltering summer months are just as significant. Here are seven steps to ensure your home is well-insulated against the summer heat.
To the Point: Pens and Pencils That Offer More Eco-Responsible Features
Pen and pencil makers have stepped up with better options for sustainable writing. Some use recycled resources. Others incorporate sustainable alternatives that reduce or eliminate plastic.
I scream, you scream, we all scream when it comes to recycling ice cream cartons. Given that the average American consumes 20 pounds of ice cream each year, that’s a lot of packaging. So, are ice cream cartons recyclable?
Best of Earth911 Podcast: The Apparel Impact Institute’s Kurt Kipka Maps the Path to Sustainable Fashion
The Apparel Impact Institute created a methodology called Clean by Design that helps textiles and clothing manufacturers identify issues, get funding to trial new strategies, and propagate solutions across the industry.
