Energy Vampires: The True Cost of Phantom Energy on Your Wallet and the Environment

Each year in the United States, 44 million tons of CO2 are released into the atmosphere through electronic devices that aren’t being used or are turned off. This equates to approximately 50 large power plants worth of electricity and $19 million. When 68% of all energy produced in the U.S. is being wasted through the processes of production and distribution, these statistics are nothing to ignore. The average household can be expected to spend up to 20% of their monthly energy bill (around $265 annually) on phantom energy through “energy vampires”. This cumulative power could electrify over 11,000,000 homes annually in the U.S.

Sustainable LivingEFGOctober 31, 2023Energy Efficiency, Electricity, Tips

Healthy Spring Cleaning

Now that spring is here, it is the perfect time to refresh our homes and clear away the clutter that has accumulated over the winter months. While many traditional cleaning products seem effective overall, they often contain harsh and toxic chemicals that can harm both our health and the environment.

What is Indigenous Food Sovereignty? The Fight for Autonomy Over Land and Food.

The right to accessible, nutritious food is a core tenet of human rights. But the realities of a globalized food system, the convoluted history of European colonization of Indigenous peoples, and the continued harms against Indigenous populations today adds a level of complexity to the Indigenous fight for autonomy over food production and land use — a movement known as Indigenous food sovereignty.

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