An eco-friendly workplace features point-of-use water coolers

Jun 26 2012

When you take the time to calculate your business’ carbon footprint, you may be astounded to discover just how large it may have grown. The resources you go through on a weekly basis pile up, and if you’re in the manufacturing business, you might find a plethora of waste you dispose of ends up in landfills around the world. To take a proactive stance against the destruction of the planet, you and your staff need to figure out ways you can act more responsibly in the workplace, starting with reducing your use of some of the most wasteful supplies.

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Emerson College to join the list of schools banning the bottle on campus

Mar 22 2012

To date, approximately 90 schools in the United States have banned the sale or restricted the use of disposable plastic water bottles on campus. Among these 90 schools are systems like Brown University, Seattle University, Harvard University, the University of Vermont and now Emerson College joins the growing list.

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A sustainable world does not include disposable plastic bottles

Feb 20 2012

In order to become a greener society, people need to look for ways to incorporate sustainable products into their daily lives. Eco-friendly products have the potential to impact the world positively. While driving a hybrid or electric car, using compostable containers and purchasing fewer products overall may help reduce carbon emissions, people still purchase bottled water and use jug water coolers on a daily basis.

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Two ways to make the kitchen a greener place

Jan 30 2012

The average American produces an enormous amount of CO2 on a daily basis. These greenhouse gases negatively impact the planet, and have been blamed for a variety of climate-changing epidemics that are occurring throughout the world. According to FactSpy.net, the average carbon footprint of an American exceeds 20 tonnes.

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Quench can help universities monitor their water consumption

Jan 30 2012

Education systems have a responsibility to teach their students how to become better world leaders. After all, the individuals who enroll in their classes may play a big role in shaping the future of the United States. Therefore, with energy conservation and sustainability becoming a growing trend, school officials may want to lead by example.

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How to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States

Jan 24 2012

Water is an important part of everyday life. People need to consume a certain amount of water each day in order to remain healthy. However, few people understand just how much energy goes into the water purification process. In some parts of the United States, the amount of energy required to collect, distribute and purify drinking water is enormous.

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Quench water coolers can help you stop the waste

Jan 24 2012

Consumers may not realize how much carbon emissions are produced simply by stocking their homes with jug water coolers. After all, it seems like an eco-friendly option compared to purchasing disposable water bottles every day. However, installing traditional water coolers in the home may actually be worse.

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