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Local Greenie Guide: How to Take Eco-Action

February 2, 2021 // Good to Know, Great Ideas

Greenie Guide is Here to Help! Happy February! This month we want to highlight some important info from “Greenie Guide” to help inform our community on how to make “green” decisions every day. From composting, to taking eco-action, to staying involved during the pandemic, Greenie Guide has amazing articles that will help you stay informed […]

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Sustainable Holiday Guide

November 27, 2019 // Great Ideas

Simplify your Holidays Create less waste this season by reading our Sustainable Holiday Guide.  The top things that come to mind when preparing for the Holidays are Giving, Eating, Decorating & Gathering.  For many, the priority during the holidays is to spend time with family and friends. But the holidays can also be a time […]

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Tips For Sustainable Shopping This This Holiday Season

November 1, 2019 // Good to Know, Great Ideas

November is here and we are in the beginning stages of yet another holiday season. Millions of people will soon  start preparing for their holiday plans and festivities. Even among those who take traditions to hears, the hottest holiday topic, is often shopping. Among the many things to consider during this season is your holiday […]

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Simple Ways To Conserve Energy

September 30, 2019 // Good to Know, Great Ideas

Did you know the month of October is dedicated to energy awareness on a national level? In September 1991, President George Bush declared October as National Energy Awareness Month, encouraging government and organizations to raise awareness on the importance of sustainability and conserving the nation’s energy resources. At BARC, we wanted to contribute to this […]

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E-Waste – The True Cost Of Our Upgrades

September 3, 2019 // Good to Know

Technology is great, right? Face scan to unlock our phones, faster computer processing, better display for our Netflix binges! These all sound fantastic. However, where do all the old and unwanted electronics go? We always want the next-best thing, and tech companies oblige. Technology makes many things in our lives easier, but the speed at […]

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Eating Green With Sustainable Foods

August 1, 2019 // Good to Know, Great Ideas

What does it mean to Eat Green? Green eating is yet another lifestyle change you can make to better the environment. “Eating green” goes beyond just adding green foods such as beans and spinach into your diet. On a broader level, eating green means consuming foods that are healthier for you and less harmful to […]

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Alternative Transportation For A Smart Commute

May 24, 2019 // Good to Know, Great Ideas

What is alternative transportation and why should you do it? Simply put, alternative transportation is any form of transportation that is not a private automobile. Alternative modes of transportation are less harmful to our planet, reduce traffic, and ease parking shortages. Since most cars and trucks require a fuel source such as gas or diesel, […]

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