In 2018, Collins Dictionary bestowed “single-use” the Word of the Year. In fact, research found that “single-use” is now four times as common as it was in 2013, due to the increased public awareness brought on by the constant news stories and impactful images of the environmental damage caused by [...]
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to be more eco-conscious this year, the easiest place you can start is by re-assessing your energy choices and the impact that they have on the environment. Renewable energy is energy that’s created using earth’s inexhaustible and naturally replenishing resources. The major [...]
The holiday season is all about celebrating, but not necessarily not about celebrating our planet. In fact, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the amount of trash produced in the United States increases by an estimated 25%. That equates to nearly one million extra tons of garbage each week. Disposable [...]
Fast forward a few weeks from today, after all of the holidays and new year’s festivities. You may find yourself experiencing a serious case of the winter blues. With the shorter days, the limited amount of sunlight, and colder weather, it can be easy to choose to hibernate in your [...]
The global power sector is undergoing a major transformation with renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar ramping up across the world at record pace. Supporting the generation of renewable energy is one of the easiest things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint. Before energy deregulation, [...]
At Kiwi Energy, we seek to inspire our customers to live more healthfully, naturally, and sustainably. With the new year right around the corner, many of us are thinking about our New Year’s resolutions and we wanted to encourage you to consider making one that will benefit the environment. Below [...]
Volunteering is not only a great way to give back to your local community, it’s also a good way to contribute to a cause that you’re passionate about. Although volunteering is something that you can do and should do year-round, there are many different organizations, causes, and individuals that need [...]
Because wind is caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth’s surface, and the rotation of the earth, it is technically a form of solar energy. Wind energy is created using wind turbines that capture the kinetic energy of the earth’s natural [...]
Thanksgiving is a special time of the year because it reminds us to be thankful! Thankful for our family, friends, food, and overall good fortune. Something that we should all be grateful for, however, that often tends to be overlooked throughout the holidays is our planet. With all the family [...]
We talk a lot about saving energy, and for good reason: It’s beneficial for the planet and it can help you save money on utility bills. Each of us can make a great impact on protecting our environment with just a few simple decisions, specifically when it comes to our [...]