by Earth Hero | Apr 3, 2024 | Culture Change, Personal Behavior, Stuff
Most people only read a book once. By borrowing books from the library instead of buying them, multiple people read each copy, reducing the number of copies that need to be produced. This, in turn, reduces the number of trees cut down, the associated energy cost, and...
by Earth Hero | Mar 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Earth Hour is a worldwide movement held annually to encourage individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour, do something positive with that time, and celebrate our planet. It serves as a beacon of positivity, hope,...
by Earth Hero | Feb 8, 2024 | Communication, Displayable EH Action, Industry, Uncategorized
Greenwashing is the practice of marketing products in a way designed to convince consumers that the product is more environmentally friendly than it actually is. An army of advertisers and marketers see a growing climate and environmental movement and are adjusting...
by Earth Hero | Jan 29, 2024 | At home, Energy, Personal Behavior, Uncategorized
Save time and energy by letting your hair air dry! Blow dryers cost money and you spend even more when they are pulling electricity. Plus, they also have that plastic shell (made of fossil fuels) and require some chemicals and pollution to create, whether or not they...
by Earth Hero | Jan 29, 2024 | Politics, Uncategorized
Get to know your representatives at all scales – from local city council to national. Go beyond the simple info they provide through the media, internet, and television ads. Instead, critically, research to see how often your representatives support...
