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Last week on the Just Energy blog, we shared our favorite ideas for teaching your children how to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle at home. Now it’s time to take those lessons into the community with environmental – related volunteer opportunities created especially for kids. Here are four great community …

You’re doing what you can to be a sustainable, world citizen, to leave this planet a better place for future generations. All this effort, however, falls short if you’re not teaching said future generations conservation, environmental protection and how they, too, can make an impact. It might be difficult for …

As we settle into spring, it’s time to hop into the first major holiday of the season – Easter! Wonderfully festive and full of freshness, Easter is the perfect holiday for flexing your eco-friendly muscles. If you’ve just picked up pre-packaged decorations and treats from the store, however, Easter can …

Moving to a new home or apartment can be an exciting, yet stressful, experience. Before you start packing up your bags and saying your goodbyes, plan ahead and work to make your move as green as possible. Try some of our tips to help protect the environment during your move. …

“Sweat is Fat Crying.”  That’s what they say. Warmer temperatures, more hours of daylight, and the realization that it’s almost time to pull out shorts and swimsuits (that last one strikes fear in the hearts of many) mean it’s the onset of spring. It’s time to think about getting fit …

So you’ve got a basement. And it’s ummm…unused or in need of a makeover?  Maybe you’re thinking of a tricked out game room for the kids? Swanky man cave? Or perhaps just a space to relax and get away from it all? Whatever the goal, there are lots of eco-friendly …

Last week we shared some of our favorite tips for decluttering your home and office. And this week, we’ve got the 411 on cleaning with green, environmentally friendly products, tips and tricks. Skip the Harsh Chemicals: Most of your store-bought cleaning products contain artificial, synthetic and potentially harmful ingredients. By …

One thing people often forget about when recycling household objects are single-use batteries. When you think about it, your home is full of batteries. No matter whether you’re looking at your TV remote, your wireless keyboard, the wall clock in your kitchen or the flashlight next to your bed, batteries …

While it’s not officially spring, our clocks are about to “spring ahead.”  Seems like the perfect time to start planning for the annual vernal cleanup of our homes and offices. On order: a good review (and gifting) of what’s no longer needed/used and a serious organizing of all remaining items.  …