Posted on September 25, 2019
CREDO Tip: Do these 6 things immediately if you lose your phone
Losing your phone can really stress you out. In a 2017 survey by the Physiological Society, a London-based nonprofit, people ranked losing their phone as life’s 14th most-stressful event, just above moving to a new home. But there …
Posted on September 12, 2019
CREDO Tip: How to participate in the Global Climate Strike
The climate crisis is worse than we ever thought, and we have a little over a decade to drastically transform our economy and reduce carbon emissions to ensure we leave the next generation with a habitable Earth. That’s …
Posted on August 22, 2019
6 National Parks to Visit This Fall
When is the best time to visit a national park? The answer: Fall. Once school is back in session and summer vacation is over, national parks become some of the best places to travel to. Not only have …
Posted on August 14, 2019
CREDO Tip: 6 ways to protect your privacy on public WiFi
Using public WiFi – at a cafe, the airport or a hotel lobby – is a free and easy way to get online (and save your mobile data) when you’re not at home or work. You can play …
Posted on July 29, 2019
Rein in data collection by your Android apps
Apps need access to certain information in order to work. For example, a navigation app needs access to your location. But a lot of apps want permission or access to unrelated data or information. Learn how to control these permissions and block apps from accessing information they don’t need.
Posted on July 24, 2019
How Green Roofs Help Beat the Heat
Green roofs – roofs with soil and plants placed on top of conventional roofs – are growing in popularity. And that’s a good thing. Urban sprawl and growing population density contribute to climate change in a way that …
Posted on July 16, 2019
How to Waterproof Your Phone for the Summer
Before you head to the pool, beach, or river this summer let’s talk about some things you can do to help prevent accidental water damage to your phone.
Posted on July 10, 2019
How to plan an ocean or park clean-up in your community
Concerned about trash in your parks or beaches? Organize a community cleanup project! They’re a great way to reduce waste. Here are 8 easy tips for how to plan a successful beach or park cleanup day.
Posted on June 27, 2019
7 Tips for Eco-Friendly 4th of July Celebrations
Celebrate the 4th of July in a truly patriotic fashion – go green! Go ahead, paint the town red, white, and blue while still being green. Here are 7 tips to help you do just that.
Posted on June 13, 2019
CREDO Tip: 6 Facebook changes to make now to protect your privacy
Facebook has a long and troubling history with privacy and user data. From recent reports that Facebook gave away users’ private communications, without permission or notification, to more than 150 other companies, to how the company failed to …
