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How to Talk About Climate Change with Skeptics
Thanksgiving is nearly upon us! You may be looking forward to the big meal, but what about that awkward conversation with your family member or friend who doesn’t share your views on climate change?...
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Giving Tuesday 2019
Consumerism month is underway. It kicked off with big businesses on Black Friday, followed up by Small Business Saturday, and don’t forget Cyber Monday! What if there was a day when we focused less on...
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Going Solar in Underhill, Vermont — Nicole’s Canopy
Nicole is a SunCommon employee who just went solar. This is her story. I’ve been fortunate to have traveled a lot. Around the world, I’ve seen incredible environmental degradation of all kinds— lack...
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Climate-Focused New Year’s Resolutions That Make a Difference
Make your New Year’s Resolution bigger than yourself: Put yourself on a carbon diet The most common New Year’s resolutions are personal. Think: Eat better, exercise more, save money, work on your...
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Hear from the Director: Our Interview with Ben Drummond, Co-Director of Blue...
Set in the Snohomish estuary, this film, co-directed by Benjamin Drummond and Sara Joy Steele, helps to build awareness of “blue carbon” as a climate mitigation tool and to encourage more investment...
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Spreading Inspiration Through Film
This film festival is for people ready to make change Last Thursday I attended a first of its kind event: The world premiere of SunCommon’s Climate Action Film Festival. My friends and colleagues...
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Understanding Your Carbon Footprint
How much CO2 does your lifestyle produce? The United States has the highest carbon footprint per capita in the world, and is second only to China for country with the highest total emissions. The...
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5 Easy Climate Actions You Can Take At Home
At SunCommon, we believe in protecting our planet. We drive electric vehicles, generate power with renewable resources, and strive towards reducing our carbon footprint—at work and at home. It’s part...
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Why We Need Climate Action Now
It’s 2020, here’s what we need to do in 10 years to make massive change 2020 means we’re only 10 years away from 2030, by which time we’re supposed to have accomplished a lot climate wise! Have you...
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Trying to make sense of your electric bill with Community Solar? Check out our guides below. The post How to Read Your Solar Bill appeared first on SunCommon.
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How to Compost
Composting at home is a cheap and easy way to create high-quality, nutrient rich soil for your garden! All you need to do is find a good place to keep your food scraps and keep an eye on the...
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PUC Comment Conclusion
Solar homeowners are awesome! Over the last few weeks, more than 300 people from our solar community submitted a comment to our Public Utility Commission in support of net metering. We are so thankful...
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10 Healthy Habits for Homelife
Have you been stuck at home lately? Whether you’re reading this in the COVID era or well beyond, we’ve compiled a list of healthy homelife habits that have helped us feel better about increased...
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Michael Helm’s Creative Place For Solar
Michael Helm is cultivating flowers, fruits, and vegetables in his beautiful backyard in Warwick, NY. During the warmer months, he enjoys family picnics beneath his solar pavilion, and has achieved a...
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Recycling Clothing for Climate Action
Did you know that only 15% of clothing is recycled or donated? That means 85% ends up in landfills. Besides all that waste, the clothing industry has a laundry list of damaging effects on the...
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How to Start a Garden
There are lots of reasons to start your plants early from seed — it’s a quick, easy, low-cost, sustainable way to ensure that your refrigerator is always filled with your favorite vegetables and...
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Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting seeds indoors is inexpensive, fun, & so rewarding. There’s the anticipation of waking up every morning hoping you’ll see the first sprouts coming up in their tiny trays, followed by...
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Earth Day at Home
Earth Day at Home Although it looks a little different this year, celebrating Earth Day at home is easier than ever. A whole bunch of small actions is what we need to continue building more vibrant...
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Beekeeping for Beginners
Beekeeping may seem like a real challenge if you have no idea where to start. We spoke with local beekeeper, Gwynne Berry, and got the scoop on what it takes to make your own honey. Read on to learn...
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How to Talk About Climate Change with Skeptics
Last year’s UN Climate Report has brought the existential threat of climate change front and center, so we wanted to share some dinner-table tactics that may help you feel prepared. If you are...
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