Light From…Soccer Balls?
I came across this fascinating article in the New York Times and had to share it with all of you.
Here’s my brief…
In many developing countries, families rely on burning kerosene in order to have light at night. In Africa, for example, 95% of the population still lives off-grid. Electric light just isn’t an option.
Save Money By Greening Your Business
Thanks to the economy, most businesses are looking for ways to save money in 2010. And, one of the best ways to do that is to make your business more sustainable. The cool thing about going green is that most of the time, it saves you money.
So, how can your business save money by going [...]
Signing Up For Green Power
When it comes to ethical energy (green energy), many people think that it’s something only the big cities can provide. After all, states like California and Oregon have ample opportunities to buy green energy. But what about small towns in, say, Missouri or Iowa? What about Montana, or North Carolina?
The good news is that most [...]
The Dangers of Biofuels
When most people hear the word “biofuel”, they think it’s a fuel that’s far better on the environment than regular oil. But according to some, that may not be the case.
There’s no doubt that it’s a contentious issue. After all, biofuels have been heralded as the next generation of clean energy.
But George Monbiot, a columnist [...]
Easy Tips For Recycling
When it comes to recycling, most of us have our bases covered. We’ve got a blue or green bin, and we know how to tell the difference between a #2 plastic and a #7.
But we could all use some tips when it comes to the “thornier” issues of recycling. So, that’s what we’re tackling in [...]
5 Often-Overlooked Ways To Save Energy
You’ve probably read the gamut of energy saving tips, right? You know about installing CFL bulbs, the importance of having energy-efficient windows, and why it’s worth it to save energy by turning down your thermostat.
Yeah, we’ve been there too. But, we wanted to highlight these 5 energy saving tips, because they’re often overlooked by people [...]
Energy Efficient Home Improvements To Do In 2010
We’ve got another year to qualify for the energy efficiency tax credit, worth up to $1,500. Learn which home improvement projects you should start with.
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