Every year my family makes the annual trip to the nearby Christmas tree farm to pick out the perfect Canaan fir for our living room. However, as an environmentally-conscious consumer, I always wonder which is better: a live tree or an artificial one. I did some research, and have found that my family’s tradition of bringing home a live tree is the more environmentally-friendly option when compared to purchasing an artificial tree from the nearby superstore.
Tags: Energy efficiency
Thanksgiving is a time of giving. However, what many turkey consumers forget is that our delicious meal (and the traveling we do to enjoy the meal) takes away from the quality of our environment and has a very large carbon footprint. If you haven't already purchased your bird, it is not too late to find an organic Thanksgiving turkey that is sustainably produced. Here are some DOs and DON'Ts to consider when purchasing your bird:
Tags: News and Policy, Energy efficiency
