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Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in Your Home
It is all common sense!
You do not have to do an expensive remodel of your home to reduce your carbon footprint. There are simple and effective ways to reduce your energy consumption, waste, and so forth. Here are some tips. Continue reading
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Easy Ways to Winter-Proof Your Home
Use some Common Sense
Winter is coming, and due to the economy and growing environmental awareness, many of us are pretty energy-conscious this year. Nonetheless, the prospect of winter-proofing your home can seem daunting – but there are easy and simple steps you can take to make your home more winter-proof without a complete overhaul. It does not have to be a big, expensive project. Here are some easy ways to keep out the cold out and keep in the heat.
1. Caulk: it’s not just for the bathroom
Caulk is an excellent and inexpensive way to seal air leaks around your home. It can be used in the attic, around non-moving window panes (particularly between the window frame and the wall), in cracks in your home’s siding, around door jambs (where they meet the wall), and even at the base of the siding where it meets the foundation. Continue reading
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Recycle Your Household Goods
Donating Your Household Goods
Did you know that you can write-off the value of charitable items on your taxes? Yes this is true, but please consult your your tax preparer for details in your particular situation.
It is unbelievable that in the United States we throw away perfectly good items every day. Did you know that the U.S. is know as the throw away society around the world? We have been so blessed in America that we are now taking things for granted. This has not always been case in the U.S. During our history we were innovators of using our resources to the fullest. I can remember taking a bath in shared bath water. We had six kids in my family and when we were little we took turns cleaning up in the same bath water then spraying off to rinse. Continue reading
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Making Environmentally Sound Decisions
WE JUST BOUGHT A NEW CAR!
No, this is not the new car.
My wife and I came to the conclusion that we needed a new car for traveling when we retire. Being we try to live our lives to lesson our impact on the environment, we of course were looking at environmentally friendly options. We believe that you do not have to go overboard going green. We just make reasonable, common sense decisions that makes sense for us financially and within our means.
We were pleasantly surprised to find that even compared to 2 years ago that there are many more affordable options available. That, of course means you need to shop around for what fits into your life. Continue reading
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Going Green with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Cars
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Cars
Does the idea of a hydrogen fuel cell powered car sound futuristic? In fact, the technology is not only available, but has already been used to produce the first hydrogen-powered car. In June 2008, Honda released its first hydrogen fuel cell powered car intended for mass production. But what are hydrogen fuel cells? Are they really better for the environment? How much do they cost?
Hydrogen has been described as the perfect fuel, because it is renewable (in fact, limitless) and can be made from sunlight and water. It leaves no trace of dangerous emissions and only releases warm water vapor as a by-product when burned as a fuel. It is an extremely eco-friendly fuel, if not the most eco-friendly.
The hydrogen fuel cell makes use of these attributes by using hydrogen as a fuel. Instead of an engine, fuel cell cars have a hydrogen cell “stack” under the hood, about the size of a microwave oven. The car also has a pressurized hydrogen tank and an electric motor. The cell converts the hydrogen into water by mixing it with oxygen (think H2O). This process produces electricity. The flow of chemicals – hydrogen and oxygen – is continual, so the fuel cell won’t “die” like a battery. Continue reading
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Green Shopping 101
Smart Shopping
If you want to lead a green lifestyle, don’t forget to go green with your grocery shopping. Here are some tips and suggestions for making your supermarket experience as green as possible. Continue reading
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How to Get the Best Home Air Quality for Your Family
Clean Up the Air In Your Home
In our chemical-laden world, indoor air pollution is a real problem, especially in the winter when doors and windows are shut. While it’s good to decrease energy costs by sealing leaks and drafts, an air-tight home can harbor very poor air. Carpet and wallpaper adhesives, particleboard / flakeboard, and other building materials can emit (or “off-gas”) chemicals into the air. Even those who do not typically suffer from asthma and allergies can benefit from cleaner indoor air; it’s just better for everyone. Here are some tips for getting the best quality indoor air in your home. Continue reading
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Offset Your Emission – What Does It Mean?
How do I offset my emissions?
Emissions are those gases, often called greenhouse gases, that are produced when fossil fuels are burned. When you drive your car, get on an airplane, or use extra electricity, you are contributing to the production of greenhouse gases. There are ways to offset this usage.
Offsetting your emissions is, basically, a way to balance your environmental impact by reducing in one place while increasing in another. Ultimately, it is a means by which the overall production of greenhouse gases can be reduced. In other words, if you need to increase your emissions, such as taking a cross-country flight, you can offset that increase by buying carbon credits, supporting green technology, and other methods.
Here are some ways that people can offset their emissions, and how it works. Continue reading
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How to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Car
Car Footprint
1. Maintain your car
Keeping your car in top working order makes it work more efficiently, thereby keeping emissions and gas usage at a minimum. Some things to keep in mind when taking your car in for maintenance are:
-Tire pressure
Keeping the tire pressure at the optimum level for your specific car can make a great deal of difference in your gas mileage. Be sure to tell the mechanic or technician to inflate the tires according to the manufacturer’s standards. It should be printed on the inside of one of your car’s doors, and/or in your owner’s manual. Continue reading
