As you know it has been quite cold outside and it is expensive to stay warm inside.  So we will be providing tips on how you can stay warm, save money, and be “green.” Courtesy of the US EPA and The Green Book: Know the Facts – The average family spends $1,400 a year on energy bills, with nearly half of that spent on heating and cooling. Energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, sized and installed correctly, with properly sealed ducts, can…

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Planning to cook a big holiday dinner? Well even if it is on the smaller scale here are a few tips to have a “green” delicious meal. Fruits and Vegetables: If you have the option, try to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables over those that are packaged or canned (includes frozen).  During certain seasons the fresh choice will often cost less than your more processed option.  The amount of energy saved from buying fresh fruits and veggies could light a…

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RNeighbors will begin to provide our neighbors with weekly green facts that are easy to accomplish in your daily life and increase your “greeness.” So without further ado here is the first weekly green fact: All that Christmas shopping leads to wonderful gifts – and lots of plastic bags!  So what can you do with all those plastic bags – recycle them!  Many local grocers (including Hy-Vee) provide consumers the opportunity to recycle unwanted clean and dry plastic bags.  Accepted…

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