In observation of Energy Awareness Month this year, we want to share a few ways to save energy this fall and winter season. When consuming energy, we think there is no waste, because we don’t immediately see it, but in fact, producing energy can create some of the most harmful waste to the environment. The combustion involved in energy production releases air, water, and thermal pollution as well as solid waste into the environment, and creating energy also takes land and resources. By using less energy, we are reducing demand and creating the sustainable lifestyles we want to see.

We’re back with another Waste Not Wednesday for October, i.e. Energy Awareness Month! 💡 You may be familiar with the big issue of non-renewable vs. renewable energy sources, but how much energy do we really use in our homes, and how can we as individuals use energy more sustainably?

This week, we present a special Waste Not Wednesday! Today, we focus on some less obvious, invisible sources of waste. 🔎 🫥 It can seem overwhelming to think of all the trash you CAN see, let alone what you can’t, but being aware of these unsustainable practices can allow you to make small changes with big results!