What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “going green?” For most people, they think about the environment. A great way that you can start your green journey is through conserving energy. Not only will you be helping the environment, but you can also save some money. Check out these easy ways you can conserve energy at Chalet: Flip the switch-... [Read more...]

A study done by NASA in the 80s found bringing plants indoors can improve the air indoors, boosting your immune system.  Even with our remodeled, energy efficient apartments simply having plants will keep those late winter germs at a minimum.   There are 10 recognized plants that have these amazing positive effects on our bodies and all of them are... [Read more...]

So the commercials by the Disney Channel “Friends for Change” and other environment-friendly advertisements have finally swayed you to Go Green. But you don’t want to get on a waiting list for a hybrid car and in-home composting doesn’t fit your fancy. Have no fear, there are much easier ways to do your part here at Chalet and save money at the same... [Read more...]

Check this out. Retailers are making it even easier to recycle your electronics. So instead of putting them in the trash, you can actually do something good for the environment and maybe even save some money. It's called E-Cycle. You can drop off your old electronics to be recycled at major retailers including Office Depot, Staples, Best Buy and even Circuit... [Read more...]

Celebrities really like to voice their opinion. If it isn't Angelina Jolie talking about the president it's Bono talking about voting. I'm not saying their opinions don't count, but I wonder how much people really listen. For instance, would the Hollywood A-list make you go green? Hollywood is one of the most polluting industries around: Focus Earth's entertainment... [Read more...]

You can change up your tradition and go green this Thanksgiving. These helpful go green tips are easy to follow and cheap to do. Doing simple things can make a big difference. For example, by scraping off the dishes instead of just running them under water you can conserve the energy your dishwasher would use. This not only helps the environment, but also the... [Read more...]