Life Cycle of an Aluminum Can

Aluminum makes up 8% of the earth’s crust, it is the third most abundant element in nature. The ore from which aluminum is produced is bauxite. More than 130 million tons of bauxite are mined each year. It has been estimated that we have enough aluminum to last us 400 years.

Bauxite has to [...]



Water Conservation Tips

Water Conservation Tips

Did you know that of the entire Earth’s water supply, less than 2% of it is fresh water, and only about 1% is drinkable (the rest is frozen)? It is this precious 1% that is responsible for practically all life on earth. While it may not seem to [...]



Utility Uses Psychology to Help Encourage Behavioral Ecology

Utility Uses Psychology to Help Encourage Behavioral Ecology
Owantonna, Minnesota residents are playing keeping up with the neighbors…on their electric bills.

Owatonna is the fourth city in the United States to send its consumers something called a Conserve and Save Home Energy Use report with each bill for gas, water and electricity. The monthly report not only [...]