Every holiday season, U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 200 home fires that started with lighted trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Electrical problems caused one-third of these incidents. Fortunately, these fires are not common, but when they occur they are almost always serious.

Americans waste more than 300 million pounds of food every Thanksgiving, according to ReFED. Inefficient cooking habits also lead to plenty of energy waste. Here’s how you can enjoy a more sustainable Thanksgiving meal — helping the environment and your energy budget.

Using technology in the bedroom can be a barrier to deep, restful sleep, but smart gadgets are an exception. Smart technology can transform your sleep schedule, with gadgets that can help you fall asleep quickly, keep you asleep and wake you up gradually. Check it out.

October is Energy Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to focus attention on energy efficiency and the importance of conservation to our prosperity and the health of the environment. Energy Awareness Month promotes smart energy choices and highlights the fact that we can all make decisions every day that can reduce energy use and increase sustainability.