Archive for the 'Environment' Category
What do solar panels, windmills, cars, cell phones, cordless tools , and lawn tractors have in common? One thing: RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. So let me ask you this… How would you like to extend the life of your batteries by 50% to 80%… and keep them as good as new for years and years… with almost zero [...]
May 13th, 2010 | Posted in Environment, Recycling | 3 Comments
There are various items that come under the heading of “sealing product,” but what binds them all together is the fact that they contain some sort of adhesive. Whether it’s tape or liquid glue, sealing products are used in industry and in the home on a regular basis. Carpeted homes have adhesive under the carpets; [...]
February 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Environment, Green Common Sense, Green Technology | No Comments
I imagine that most of you have already heard about the east coast blizzard by now. It started snowing Friday evening, slowly and then around 6 pm it was really coming down. By Saturday morning we already had 1 1/2 feet of snow and ice. Then just as I finished breakfast and posted on my [...]
February 14th, 2010 | Posted in Electricity, Environment | No Comments
Transportation is a vital part of people’s lives. Most people rely on their cars to get them to and from work, to run weekly errands, as well as to make it to important appointments. We are starting to learn just how much of an impact our reliance on transportation costs. This is most evident in [...]
February 11th, 2010 | Posted in Environment, Green Common Sense, Green Technology | No Comments
Washing the windows in your home may not seem like a harmful activity (unless you fall off of a ladder). But there are potentially harmful chemicals such as solvents in commercial window cleaners, and each time you use them you are inhaling toxic chemicals, getting them on your skin, and releasing them into the environment. [...]
December 21st, 2009 | Posted in Environment, Green Common Sense | 1 Comment
The burning of wood to heat a home is not a new concept. Wood burning stoves have been used for hundreds of years. Burning wood is still an effective way to heat your home. Since wood pellet stoves were invented, burning wood to heat your home has become even easier and cheaper. Wood pellet stoves [...]
September 9th, 2009 | Posted in Environment, Green Technology | 3 Comments
Not so long ago becoming environmentally friendly was pretty extreme, associated with hippies or people who wanted to drop out of society and live on a commune. Today, however, with growing awareness of global warming and other environmental problems, more and more people are realizing that there are many answers to the question, “Why go [...]
August 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Environment, Green Common Sense | No Comments
Did you know that there are many easy things you can do to save our environment? By changing some of our everyday actions, we can all help the whole planet! Here are some examples of green tips that can make the world cleaner and healthier for everyone. 1. Use Less Gas – you can walk [...]
August 17th, 2009 | Posted in Environment, Green Technology, Organic Gardening, Recycling | 1 Comment
Are you looking to adapt a “greener” lifestyle? It is easier than you think. Today, there is more and more information about how to make your everyday actions environmentally friendly. Let’s look at some simple ways to start living green. The first thing that you can do is start recycling. Recycling is something that everyone [...]
August 13th, 2009 | Posted in Environment, Green Technology | No Comments
OUR NEW BOOK IS HERE! It’s great to finally see that somebody has thought of the little guys when creating a product. Jay and Lynne Mueller have really simplified what renewable energy is plus how and why to go green. But that is not all, they show you how to go green and SAVE MONEY [...]
August 1st, 2009 | Posted in Environment, Green Common Sense, Green Technology, Organic Gardening, Recycling | 3 Comments