Buying a new refrigerator is a daunting task. But while you may be more focused on your refrigerator's size, aesthetic, and storage capacity, there’s another variable you should consider: energy efficiency. Kiwi Energy strongly believes every home should run as energy-efficiently as possible. Your fridge is a major player in [...]
Earth Day is upon us! Are you ready to celebrate? Or maybe you don’t know how you should celebrate—what can you do to truly show your appreciation for our planet? It may help to better understand the history of Earth Day and why we even have Earth Day. Let’s talk [...]
Prices in the United States have doubled in 2021 and will continue to increase during 2022; also, Europe and Asia are seeing record highs at 500% spikes. The good news is that the United States won’t see the same high price increases other countries are experiencing, but there will still [...]
Knowing the ENERGY STAR, CEE, SEER, and EER rating meanings can make all the difference between wasting or saving electricity. Kiwi Energy wants to give you all the information you’re seeking about good energy efficiency ratings for household appliances so you can make the best choice for your home and [...]
Is light pollution bad? Well, that depends if you are concerned about ever seeing the stars or about interrupting the natural circadian rhythms of humans and animals alike. If you do care about these things, then yes—light pollution is bad. What are the causes of light pollution? What can we [...]
There's no doubt that 2020 and 2021 have been rough years. One of the biggest lessons we've learned is that Eco-friendly options are often sustainable, reliable, and cheaper in the long run. New Year's is right around the corner, which means it's time for resolutions. We've come up with [...]
Any amount of shopping you do can increase your household waste without you even knowing it. Because of that, many are looking for alternatives to outright ownership that help reduce their waste contribution. Some common tactics include upcycling and reusing old items, but there’s another strategy on the move: [...]
As joyous as the holiday season is, it wreaks havoc on the environment. Some estimates predict Americans throw away 25 million more tons of garbage during the holidays than the rest of the year. These stats have pushed many into looking for more eco-friendly Christmas gifts to offset this trend. [...]
From refurbishing old furniture to ditching plastic straws, there are plenty of environmental hacks people have been adopting. But so far, it’s not enough—the average person still creates almost five pounds of garbage each day. So in a year, that amounts to over 1,600 pounds of waste per person. This [...]
Thanksgiving is all about showing gratitude for life, family, and friendships—and why shouldn’t that thanks extend to Mother Earth? An environmentally friendly Thanksgiving is the ultimate way to give thanks. But unfortunately, avoiding household waste takes more than swapping out cellophane-wrapped veggies for reusable canvas totes. If you’re stumped at [...]