FirstBank Raised $60,000 To Support Three Planet-Friendly Causes FirstBank is serious about making a positive impact on the environment. For every consumer checking account opened over the summer, we donated to several planet-friendly causes. Thanks to you, we raised $60,000 for causes that help save bees, conserve water, and plant trees.* Since 2021, we’ve donated $120,000 to Project Apis m., Western Resource Advocates,… Read More
4 Ways to Save Money and the Planet, One Trip at a Time In the face of environmental challenges, it’s more important than ever to consider the impact of our daily choices, especially how we get from point A to point B. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, transportation accounts for 29% of the average American’s carbon footprint. What’s more, families spend between $150 and $200… Read More
Stop Doing These 8 Things This Earth Day Earth Day is April 22nd, and in honor of the special day, we’ve compiled a list of eight things you could stop doing to be more environmentally friendly while saving some cash. 1. Stop receiving paper statements One of the simplest ways to reduce your climate impact is to switch to paperless statements. According to… Read More
5 Ways to a Smaller Carbon Footprint Combating climate change has been a hot topic for years, and a 2020 Pew Research poll found that 65 percent of Americans think more needs to be done to address the issue. While a host of legislators, scientists, and other experts debate as to how to best tackle the problem, we as consumers can do… Read More