Archive for the 'Green Living' Category
Apr
14
4 ways to make every day Earth Day
April 14, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – On Friday, April 22, millions across the globe celebrate Earth Day by participating in eco-friendly activities in order to make a positive impact on the world we live in. This special day is also the perfect opportunity to start thinking about …
Apr
14
Top tips for recycling tossed-aside tech
April 14, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Do you know what to do with that old computer monitor sitting in storage? What should you do with a retired PC or tablet? If the items cluttering your home were newsprint, plastic bottles or aluminum cans, you would know exactly what to do with…
Apr
11
Improve your home’s energy efficiency with these tips
April 11, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – With spring upon us and the emphasis on home energy efficiency continuing to grow, building industry experts say now is the best time for homeowners considering a home improvement project to look at how energy efficient their home truly is. Hom…
Apr
6
Still green and still great: National tree program marks 40 years of greening U.S. streets
April 6, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Apple computers, the rock band U2, “Rocky” and two national football teams — of all the things that turn 40 in 2016, none have transformed the American landscape as definitively and beautifully as the Arbor Day Foundation&rsqu…
Apr
4
(BPT) – If you are planning to build a new home or add on to your existing home, you likely take for granted that it will be constructed with “sticks.” For more than 100 years, homes in North America have been built using hundreds of individual pieces …
Mar
31
5 ways businesses can cut energy, save money
March 31, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Companies across the nation are looking for ways to become more energy efficient, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are no exception. Reducing energy consumption is one of the top areas where SMB leaders need more guidance – up 14 pe…