I recently checked out the website for Farm to School and absolutely adored the video they had on their main page. I love the movie Close Encounters Of The Third Kind and relating it to food just felt so right! Farm to School connects schools (K-12) and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals [...]
Continue reading...25. April 2011
It is common knowledge in the field of sustainability that chemicals are harmful, especially to pregnant women. Studies now show that exposure by pregnant women to chemicals in household products may adversely affect fertility and fetal development. Now Congress is reconsidering whether to modernize the Toxic Substance Control Act, which hasn’t been updated in 35 [...]
Continue reading...10. November 2010
Did you know that lighting represents up to 15 percent of your home energy use? Did you know you can achieve energy savings of up to 75 percent on your lighting, without compromising the look and feel of your home? These tips from PSE will help you understand more about home lighting and the options [...]
Continue reading...3. November 2010
Keeping your home comfortable is usually the biggest use of energy. Insulation and efficient windows can trap in your winter warmth and shield you from the summer sun. Plus, reducing leaks around windows, doors and chimneys in your home can result in considerable annual energy savings. These tips from PSE will help you understand more [...]
Continue reading...1. November 2010
Heating can account for as much as 44 percent of the energy consumption in your home. These tips from PSE will help you understand more about heating your home and the options available to help you save energy, money and the environment. For more information, visit PSE.com. - Jayme Carleton, Second Nature http://jaymecarleton.com
Continue reading...27. October 2010
The second largest energy cost in your home is heating hot water. By upgrading your water heating equipment and changing your families’ water consumption habits, you can help to save energy, money and the environment. For more information, visit PSE.com. - Jayme Carleton, Second Nature http://jaymecarleton.com
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27. April 2011
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