- Jan. 15, 2009
- Staying Greener this Winter
Every Thursday at our company meeting, we share an Eco Minute—a little inspiring nugget that keeps us on our toes on ways to keep our lives earth friendly. It’s been freakishly warm around here lately but before we hit the hot spell, we were knee deep in frost. These ups and downs in the weather inspired the latest Eco Minute.
So, here goes…
With more cold winter days ahead of us, it’s time to think about how to keep warm in a green way.
You can easily save energy and money in winter by setting your thermostat to 68 degrees while you’re awake—and even more by turning it off while you’re asleep or away. For some of you, a 68-degree house can feel cold, so put on a sweater or jacket.
Staying warm may also mean lighting a fire in the fireplace. Obviously, not burning anything is your greenest choice—and even a requirement on Spare the Air days in many states. But if you must have a fire, consider making it with a Java Log. Made from coffee grounds, a Java Log is non-toxic, non-petroleum based and produces 87 percent less CO2 than wood.
There is one other way to have a roaring fire that’s even more eco-friendly than a Java Log. Just flip open your laptop and call up something like this.
So, here goes…
With more cold winter days ahead of us, it’s time to think about how to keep warm in a green way.
You can easily save energy and money in winter by setting your thermostat to 68 degrees while you’re awake—and even more by turning it off while you’re asleep or away. For some of you, a 68-degree house can feel cold, so put on a sweater or jacket.
Staying warm may also mean lighting a fire in the fireplace. Obviously, not burning anything is your greenest choice—and even a requirement on Spare the Air days in many states. But if you must have a fire, consider making it with a Java Log. Made from coffee grounds, a Java Log is non-toxic, non-petroleum based and produces 87 percent less CO2 than wood.
There is one other way to have a roaring fire that’s even more eco-friendly than a Java Log. Just flip open your laptop and call up something like this.
- Posted by:
- Dean, the PR Dude
- Category:
- r@nd0m
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By Katie on 01/29/2009
Thanks for the reminders. There are so many simple “green” things that can be done around the house.
By Rachel Finkelstein on 10/06/2009
From one Prius owner to another:
Hi Dean,
My name is Rachel Finkelstein and I am a recent college graduate living in Berkeley. I appreciated this tip (I’m preparing for the days to start to get shorter and the air to change). I have always been intrigued by Clif’s commitment to sustainability. Posts like this remind your fans that you as a company are about much more than delicious and energizing products.
I am interested in learning more about your role as the “PR Dude.” I am curious what skills you brought to Clif and what exactly your job entails on a day to day basis. Are you available for an informational interview?
Best,
Rachel Finkelstein