Green Tip of the Day

Researchers estimate that up to 2/3 of the world’s population can no longer look up at night and see the stars in the Milky Way because of light pollution.

When we think of pollution, we usually think about air and water pollution, but light pollution is increasing as suburbs—and the commercial, street and landscape lights they contain—sprawl into outlying areas. Homeowners can help reduce the amount of excess light emitted upward from their landscape by using strategically placed low-voltage lights to provide enough light for safety and security without lighting up the night sky. Using solar-powered lights is even better for the environment—and your wallet—since they don’t use household electricity