We educate and train on a variety of 'green' topics for the home. Contact us today at info[at]eco-coach.com to find out how we can teach your office, community, group of neighbors, or you, one-on-one, about 'going green'! Sample topics are listed below.

Energy Efficiency

Seal the Deal - Weatherproofing Your Home

That space heater just isn't cutting it! If your house or apartment is uncomfortably cold in the winter or uncomfortably hot in the summer, then this class is for you. Get ready for a comfortable home and to save money at the same time.  You will learn cost effective ways to minimize air leaks.. Caulking, window films, weatherstripping, and insulation will be discussed.  

Energy Efficiency: Advanced

You've taken the basic steps to conserve energy but now what? If you'd like to learn more but don't have the time to do the research on your own, this workshop is for you.

The workshop will include:

• 5 more 'advanced' steps you can take to conserve energy
• Incentives available to save energy
• How to take these steps (they're not as easy as the initial 10!)
• Suggested products and services to help you implement these
• Additional resources and experts to call upon if need more information

Water Conservation

Conserve Water at Home!

Fresh water is key to our survival, yet many times we waste it without realizing it. This impacts the environment as well as our wallets! Come find out ways you can stop wasting fresh water.

This workshop will provide you with: 

• Information on the main water consuming appliances and activities in the home
• Actions you can take to decrease your water consumption (and by definition, your water bill!)
• Products and services that can help you conserve water
• Resources that will provide you with more information

Recycling & Composting

Urban Composting

Break it down! Who knew composting in the city could be so easy? Composting is the decomposition of organic materials to make an earthy, dark, crumbly substance that is excellent nutrition for your houseplants or enriching your garden. It is the best way to recycle your yard and kitchen wastes, and is a critical step in reducing the volume of garbage needlessly sent to landfills for disposal. Soil and healthy plants depend on compost. Join us in learning how to make compost with no smell, no fuss, and no muss!

Waste & Recycling

Confused about recycling in your area? Heard about composting but not sure what it's all about? Come find out the many ways you can reduce waste in your home!

This workshop will cover: 

• Reducing the amount of waste that enters your home
• Recycling basics--what to recycle and what not to recycle; what happens to recycling in the District
• Electronics and hazardous waste recycling 
• Composting -- in a backyard or an apartment
• Suggested products and services to help you decrease waste
• Additional resources for you to learn more!