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Concerting in Green Style
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What do you get when you mix a huge venue, thousands of people, cars, RVs, and massive amounts of sound equipment, electronics and spotlights? It has the makings of an incredible concert, but the real answer is: a LOT of carbon emissions. While โgreenโ efforts at a major event (such as a concert) are largely…
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Going Green in A Small Space: Your Eco-Friendly Apartment or Condo
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Have you recently moved into your first apartment? Countless hours spent slaving over โsome assembly requiredโ furniture, and about three dozen trips to the hardware store laterโฆ youโve finally got a pad youโre proud to call home! Perhaps youโre a recent college graduate, or simply live in a city where condo living is the norm.…
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Putting the โGreenโ in St. Patrickโs Day
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We all know the St. Pattyโs Day traditions โ temporary shamrock tattoos, beads, block parties, Irish pubs, and, of course, green beer. This year, letโs take the โgreenโ theme up a notch with the added flair of sustainability! Thatโs right โ itโs possible to embrace your inner Irish and lower your carbon footprint at the…
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Top Ten Tips for A Lower Electric Bill
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Winter weather can make it tempting to crank the heat and spend more time indoors. Below, find our top tips for cutting down on energy costs, while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions. 1) Unplug Look around the room for a quick minute. How many appliances are unnecessarily charging or plugged in? Did you know that you…
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Educate them Early: Green Learning Opportunities for Kids
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โWhere on earth did my child learn that?โย If youโre a parent, it sounds like something you saidโฆumโฆyesterday?? Itโs not until later, when you catch yourself saying/doing the exact same thing, that the influence behind your childโs new habit becomes apparent. They learned it from you! Make sure that your kids are emulating the right…
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Give Back the Green Way: Eco-Friendly Community Service Opportunities
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Youโre an eco-conscious consumer.ย You already have your household on the recycling, composting, and generally โgreenโ pathโฆ but what about your community? If youโre already committed to a lifestyle with a low carbon footprint, you may be asking yourself, โWhatโs the next step? How can I do more to help reduce the effects of pollution,…
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Making Your Event A โGreenโ Affair: Eco-Friendly Event Planning
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We all know that event planning can be stressful. When sustainability becomes a factor, it can become downright overwhelming. Never fear: JustGreen is here to guide you on the course towards carbon neutrality! Preparations: Consider evites or online invitations instead of traditional paper ones, and offer your guests the option of online registration. If you…
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A โGreenโ Take on Your Spring Break: Top Tips
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Spring Break. Just the phrase itself gets college kids as giddy as a seven-year-old on Christmas morning. Spring break season is quickly approaching, and itโs a good idea to start making plans, particularly if youโre keeping an eco-friendly mindset about this yearโs festivities! Below, find a few of our top tips for greening your Spring…
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Eating Clean (& Green) โ 7 Tips for A Healthy, Eco-Conscious Diet
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In a world where weโre bombarded by labels and clever marketing tactics โ even in our grocery stores – itโs no wonder that this whole โeating cleanโ thing can get a bit complicated. After all, what does โfree-range,โ โnatural,โ โorganic,โ โgrass-fedโ and โfair-trade,โ really mean? Paying careful attention to the food you purchase and consume…
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Eco-Friendly Dating โ Just in Time for Valentineโs Day
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Valentineโs Day is just two days away, and we know what youโre thinking: Uh oh.The biggest date night of the year can be daunting for those of you who are trying to impress the perfect gift or date, especially if youโre also trying to watch your carbon footprint. Last week, we covered some of our…
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