Category: Environment

Ho, Ho, Ho…Save H2O!

(NAPSI)—During this busy season of holiday parties, shopping, and family festivities, it’s easy to forget how much this time of year can increase your environmental footprint. A family of four uses about 400 gallons of water at home daily, but when you add holiday cooking and guests to the mix, the gallons can really add Read More …

Tips To Keep Your Home Properly Humidified This Winter

(NAPSI)—The amount of humidity in the air directly affects the temperature and comfort level in your home. When air is heated, the humidity drops. The result can be chapped lips, dry skin and nasal passages, respiratory issues, static shocks, cracked woodwork and furniture, and chipped paint. Insufficient humidity also makes you feel colder, tempting you Read More …

HEALTH NEWS Help Protect Yourself From Pollution

(NAPSI)—According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is the world’s single biggest environmental health risk, with indoor and outdoor pollution killing more people than smoking, traffic accidents and diabetes combined—but there are ways to help protect yourself and your family. The Risk Every day you are exposed to a barrage of chemicals that are Read More …

Cruise Lines: Protecting And Preserving The Environment

(NAPSI)—More Americans are choosing cruise vacations than ever before. Over 12 million people are expected to cruise out of U.S. ports by the end of 2016, up from 11.3 million in 2015, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). “Cruise lines are committed to environmental best practices and policies,” says Cindy D’Aoust, president and Read More …

Do Your Part. Be SepticSmart!

(NAPSI)—More than one in five households in the United States depend on septic systems to treat their wastewater. These small systems protect public health, preserve water resources, and maintain economic vitality in a community. During Septic Smart Week, September 19-23, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and local governments across the country are reminding homeowners Read More …

Preparing Your Heating System For Winter

(NAPSI)—It happens every fall. We prepare for winter by replacing screens with storm windows, sealing cracks or leaks around windows and doors, cleaning gutters and shutting off exterior faucets. But what about our home heating system? The experts at the Luxaire™ brand of Johnson Controls encourage you to make these steps part of your winterization Read More …