US households could save 687,000 tons of paper every year if they switched from paper to electronic statements, researchers say. But while most consumers express interest in the concept of green banking, three out of four consumers still receive paper statements, according to San Francisco-based Javelin Strategy & Research.
“Most consumers want to do the right […]

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The top 15 green-centric brands, according to Outlaw Consulting and the 21 to 29 year olds it surveyed:

Whole Foods
Trader Joe’s
Toyota
Honda
Google
Aveda
Zipcar
American […]

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This semester, think before you flip the light switch. You may not need to turn on the lights every time you enter a room.

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Binghamton University in New York encourages students to compete to save energy.

Do it in the dark. This semester, think before you flip the light switch. You may not need to turn on the lights every time you enter a room. That’s just one of a number of simple strategies to consider if you want […]

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Emmy Award-winning TV news personality Asa Aarons has dedicated his career to helping people solve the problems of everyday life. He’s been looking out for consumers in New York and other cities for two decades, uncovering scams and exposing the thieves who prey on the unsuspecting.
He’s widely regarded for his expertise as a problem solver, […]

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Does It Pay to Invest in Green Remodeling?
When you think green construction, you probably think environmentally friendly. But don’t forget green homes are also more efficient-meaning they’re also energy-efficient. In fact, the longterm savings will generally make up for the slightly higher costs of green building or remodeling. According to the National Association of […]

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Green home remodeling is going mainstream…at least in theory. Vermont-based green building consultant Peter Yost said the concept has grown significantly in the past decade, especially because of the soaring cost of energy. In 1999, people didn’t talk about carbon-neutral or zero-energy homes, few Americans worried about global warming and there were only 7,000 Energy […]

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Most people who care for young children lack even basic knowledge of potentially toxic household products. According to a new study from the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, less than one-third of primary caregivers for children under the age of six could correctly estimate the toxicity of household poisons. Caregivers older than 23, […]

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The last thing consumers need is less for their money. But that’s exactly what manufacturers are providing through another quietly launched round of package shrink.

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