Author Archives: Guest
Author Archives: Guest
A March 2013 report by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) tells us that future tech cars using alternative fuels such as ethanol, biodiesel, electricity and hydrogen will reduce the US car and small truck greenhouse gas emissions to 20% of its current levels by the year 2050. This reduction will translate into a 10% […]
Read MoreYou may have heard of self-composting toilets, but you might know very little about them. The composting toilet is now a popular investment that a growing number of people are implementing in order to create a much smaller carbon footprint. Unfortunately, many people have a negative view on composting toilets. They find the idea of […]
Read MoreIf you have an area that can flourish into a beautiful garden, but you have never really done any kind of landscaping before, then it is only natural that you will do things with trepidation, maybe you will do things the long way and maybe you will do things in the worst possible way! Today […]
Read MoreWhen someone smokes indoors, those that use that space can be exposed to thirdhand smoke even a few days later. Carpets, rugs, and furniture fabrics retain nicotine residues and other chemicals if someone has smoked cigarettes near these items. These toxic chemicals can then be transferred onto our skin, clothing, hair, or even back into […]
Read MoreOne can find about 20 appliances in the average home. Think about how much electricity your home devices are using right now (even when turned off). How many more devices do households of today host in comparison to a few decades ago? Device Deluge We now have dishwashers, microwaves, coffee makers, computers, DVR’s, iPods, smart […]
Read MoreIf you are interested in using green sources of power to help the environment and save money, then lawn care may be an easy place to get started. It makes sense to turn to this area of your life to start protecting the environment and make the transition to greener power sources. You can begin […]
Read MoreWith the energy crisis hitting several countries in the world, people and governments are focusing more on optimizing solar energy for power generation. Recent technological advancements and a decrease in installation prices have made the cost of residential solar panels affordable and convenient. Let’s see how they can be cost effective so you can save […]
Read MoreThere is no doubt that soon the United States will not just be oil independent, but will also be energy independent. This statement is based on the last “Oil Outlook Report” released by the International Energy Agency. In fact the IEA says that by 2035 the United States will be completely self-sufficient for natural gas […]
Read MoreWhen you think of eco-friendly living, what comes to mind? Most of us would probably focus on things we can do indoors. But in actuality, there are several ways you can live a greener lifestyle in your very own backyard. You don’t have to spend exorbitant amounts of time or money to make your backyard […]
Read MoreThere are many companies in the world who are involved in making their workplace a greener place to be. Many have succeeded and some are still climbing up the ladder. How green a company is, is based on parameters that include energy efficiency, waste management and water resource utilization. This article is based on the […]
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