We all want to do our part to reduce our carbon footprint in some way, but when you don’t own your own home, what can you do to help out? We’ve put together 3 quick things that renters can do to live more sustainably and make a difference! Get a Home Energy Assessment One of
Wasted food makes up over 20% of the municipal solid waste stream in the United States. The majority of this wasted food ends up in landfills, with only about 4% of this food waste going to compost. This is an issue because as food decomposes in landfills it goes through an anaerobic process, during
Every day you make decisions that impact the climate. Sometimes, the right thing to do is not always the most obvious – sustainability can be more counterintuitive than you may think. We're listing out some of the common misconceptions and what to do about them. 1. Yes, really - use the dishwasher! Dishwashers have become
Every year, the Center for EcoTechnology (CET) sets ambitious goals to transform the way we live and work; and to improve our community, economy, and environment. We’re moving the needle through innovative pilot efforts, including local carbon reduction projects, decarbonization, peak load reduction, deconstruction and more! In 2020, CET reduced emissions equal to taking
What is Deconstruction? The EPA estimated that around 600 million tons of construction and demolition materials were thrown away in the U.S. in 2018. These discarded materials come from building demolitions and renovations and their total weight is more than double that of all other yearly U.S. municipal solid waste. A great