As temperatures begin to climb, many of us homeowners start looking at eco-friendly and low-cost options to beat the heat as the spring and summer months kick in. The following are some of the best ways for homeowners to make this summer the coolest ever: Don’t turn on the oven Many reluctant cooks like myself… Read more:
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Energy efficient versus traditional appliances: What’s the difference?
When it comes to energy efficient versus traditional appliances, here are a few things to consider. Look at the appliances being used in your home on a regular basis. Are any of these appliances 10, 15, or even 20 years old? If so, you can bet you’re spending more on monthly utility costs than you… Read more:
Startup Aims to Harvest Energy from Students
We know our kids have lots of energy, and not a day goes by that I don’t wish I could harness some of it to power other things. But you can’t really keep your kids on a power-generating treadmill all day long… However, one clean tech startup knows how to harvest some of that ubiquitous… Read more:
Teaching Your Kids about Going Green
As adults, we understand that there are some things that we do that can hurt the environment, and we try hard to fix it, or to give back to the environment. One thing we can do is teach our kids about the environment and ways to go green. There are plenty of activities you can… Read more:
Saving the World by Saving Energy in Your Home
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Go Green Tips for Techies
4 eco-friendly practices for the gadget obsessed Want to go beyond the basics of reduce, reuse, recycle to make your workplace more environmentally friendly? There are several new technologies that can help reduce energy use and wasteful practices. As a tech-obsessed person, I always felt a little badly about using excess electricity to power all… Read more:
5 Home Improvement Tips to Greenify Your Home
One of the first places to look at “greening” your life is your home. There are easy ways to integrate a ‘reduce, reuse, and recycle’ philosophy into a home improvement project. Whether you are actively tackling a project and looking for a green approach, or just seeking ways to save water, electricity, and other resources,… Read more:
Conducting a Home Energy Audit Yourself: Learn the Three L’s
Conserving energy is one of the top ways to not only do your part to save the planet, but also to save money. The U.S. Department of Energy further explains: “Today’s buildings consume more energy than any other sector of the U.S. economy, including transportation and industry.” While this is an astounding fact, there is… Read more:
Are You Living in the NOW?
We’ve all heard about the magic of present-moment awareness. It’s not a new concept (Buddhists have been touting it for centuries) but it’s enjoyed a revival in recent years with those of us looking for a more serene, joy-filled approach to living. My 14-year-old son is my best teacher of staying in the now. I… Read more:
Carbon Capture Conundrum: Can Coal be Cleaned?
Many of us concerned about global warming would like to see the electricity coming down our mains line to be squeaky clean and green. And the breathless commentary from the US government, and renewable energy enthusiasts, on wind power may give us hope that green electricity will be at a neighborhood near you soon. A… Read more:
Laying It on Thick: Tips for a Cozy Green Winter
No doubt about it, winter is a time for the drawing in of your energies, back into the nest of your home. With the weather laying down its worst, and the outside world storming and blowing, that age-old instinct for shelter and comfort takes over. It’s also a time when the hand reaches instinctively for… Read more: