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- Junk Removal Services Eliminate Unwanted Junk - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Mike GagnonLet’s take a laconic walk throwing some light on the assorted aspects of junk removal services and they how immensely contribute when it comes to keeping the environment scrub off the junk. We all need a house under which we can keep ourselves secure and we are aware of the fact that it is ...
Views: 493 - Improving Thermal Resistance through Roof Insulation - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Harry JohnsonOne of the best ways to improve the thermal resistance of your home is to have your roof insulated. There are many significant advantages of having a under roof insulation installation. The process is reasonably simple to carry out as roofs generally have spaces for easy access to carry out the ...
Views: 403 - What Google’s Energy Transparency Can Teach Us - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Mathew SmithGoogle, in response to recent criticisms, compiled data to reveal its energy use, greenhouse gas production, and put its environmentally friendly initiatives on display. This all started from a claim by The Sunday Times, a British newspaper, stating “Googling” something uses the same amount of ...
Views: 474 - Do Republicans Worry at all about|Concern itself with our Environmental System? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Deborah WalkerDefinitely, conservatives think about our environment. They acknowledge that the environmental system is necessary to boost our economy, to foster vitality, and to support our continued existence, but the real query is, “How much do the Republicans care about the environment?” Does the ...
Views: 455 - Want to Go Solar? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Mathew SmithThe best advice for a homeowner interested in a Solar PV system for their home is to first do your homework! Prices for Solar PV systems will vary depending on the size and type of system, as well as the overall structure of your home. An average solar PV system costs between 16k -28k and may be ...
Views: 514 - What is Meant by Eco-Friendly - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Gregory RogerEco-friendly is a term used to describe things and activities that are inoffensive and nontoxic to the environment. The term is a shortcut for ecologically-friendly. The term is also synonymous to “environmentally-friendly” or “green”. The emergence of the idea of “eco-friendly” is brought by ...
Views: 1581 - Bye Bye Standby: An Energy-Saving Device - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Gregory RogerUnderstanding Energy-Saving Devices People conserve energy for two reasons, these are to reduce expenses and protect the environment. Although, turning off the appliances at home can be very easy, oftentimes, we forget them. To such a degree, energy-saving devices have been produced by different ...
Views: 956 - Alternative Energy for a Changing Climate - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Jon FlatleyWhy are alternative energy sources, to our current reliance of "fossil fuels", so important? If we as a society are to solve the problem of putting extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere then we need to find another way to power our cars, heat and produce electricity for our homes and ...
Views: 1218 - Create Electricity at Home for a Greener Living - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Nat EthanRising electricity prices are not the only reason why more people are choosing to create electricity at home each year. The average individual's awareness and the need to do something beneficial for the environment and for the future have also been influential. Renewable energy technologies ...
Views: 425 - Modernizing Water Heater System: Gas Tankless Water Heater - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Mariecar CervanciaA regular hot water heater is a highly inefficient and high-priced way to heat the water you use in your home. They simply keep a large reservoir of water warm around the clock for the few times each day you need hot water. Most of the time you are spending energy heating water that cools back ...
Views: 860 - Renewable Energy Integration in Texas Electric Grid Modernization Projects - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Dawood MirzaRecently, the announcement of federal projects involving the creation of new electric transmission lines brought new hope for residents of affected states, all eagerly anticipating the creation of new jobs plus an increase in their electrical grid capacity. Not only that, the project also ...
Views: 831 - Advantages of installing uPVC sash windows - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from chris inmanWhy replace your uPVC sash windows? Choosing the right windows for your home is important because it can be an expensive task if not done correctly. Before looking at double glazing prices, you need to decide if you want uPVC sash windows or casement windows. uPVC sash windows are a ...
Views: 814 - Electric Car Adoption and Texas Electricity - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Dawood MirzaThe old Texan stereotypes of cowboy hats and gas guzzler trucks are slowly fading away with the growing awareness for renewable sources and clean Texas electricity. With Texas residents having the power to choose their energy options, the state is fast becoming a viable market for electric cars ...
Views: 979 - Advices On How To Protect The Environment - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Walter TsudaIn the followings, you will learn about useful information, which will be helpful for everybody who is concerned about how to protect effectively the environment. About energy - You should replace and/or clean the filters of the air conditioner once each month. - If you don�t use some ...
Views: 528 - Advantages of using LED Bulbs in Residential Lighting - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Estelles LightingIf you are in the process of doing improvements to your home then it is worth thinking about replacing your present lights with LED Light Bulbs.LED light fixtures look far better than traditional forms of lighting. Being energy saving they help to get your electricity bills down. These lights ...
Views: 544 - Advantages of Build-It-Yourself Eco Friendly Electricity In The Home - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Billye TepeThese days, you won't have to plunk down thousands to own a skilfully manufactured and working wind turbine or pv panels in the home to crank out your own personal Do it yourself earth-friendly energy. You'll find easy DIY eco-friendly electrical energy tutorials that point down to nuts and ...
Views: 893 - Is there a downside to Energy Saving Bulbs? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from 1STOP LightingYES. Usually if there is an upside, there is also a downside. The upside is easy to understand – you save energy by using fluorescent bulbs vs. incandescent. The downside is the mercury that fluorescent bulbs contain. Incandescent bulbs do not use mercury. Well that is not completely true – ...
Views: 590 - Compact Fluorescent, to be or not to be? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from 1STOP LightingMany people today are looking to save money on their energy costs and one of the biggest marketing campaigns to entice consumers into the "green energy movement" is the use of Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs). Although these bulb types are in fact more efficient, what the movement fails to ...
Views: 407 - Your Body, Industry and The Environment: California Prop 65 - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from 1STOP LightingSome people have complained that California is overregulated and tied up in red string. But a rising national green consciousness validates one aspect of California regulation: product safety. In 1986, Californians voted into law Proposition 65: The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement ...
Views: 404 - LEDs Emerge as the New Wave in Energy-Efficient Lighting - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from 1STOP LightingAll around us are devices with tiny lights from the alarm clock that you knock off the table every morning to your camcorder. These lights answer our most basic status questions. What is the time? Is your cell phone charging? Is it your turn to get on the freeway during rush hour? From these ...
Views: 545 - Save Environment through Propane-Fueled Vehicles - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Ben woodPropane-fueled vehicles are as efficient and powerful as that of any other fueled engines. Most of the people think that propane-fueled vehicles are less dynamic and react slowly, but it’s not a fact and it is as powerful as any other fuel vehicle. In fact, it is known to be the most ...
Views: 458 - Environmental PR: It’s Not Easy Being Green - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2011 from Kevin WaddelEnvironmental PR is best received from companies and organizations that are sincerely committed to going green. Going green should not involve an ulterior motive. Touting empty promises or highlighting minor activities via an environmental PR campaign can have serious consequences as consumers ...
Views: 769 - The Re-cycling Importance - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from js julliaRecycling is the method of collecting the waste or used material and re-manufacturing into a new useable product. The recycling includes many steps through which the used/waste material is transformed into a new shape.This process of recycling includes the following stages; Waste collection, ...
Views: 622 - Ways To Recycle Waste Water - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Gary MattocSewage is normally reprocessed in Didcot, Oxfordshire to successfully power up 200 homes making use of the produced biogas. The actual whole process can be readily replicated and even demonstrates that making use of renewable energy in the long run is certainly quite workable. In the meantime, ...
Views: 730 - Importance of recycling in our everyday life: - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from js julliaRecycling is a process through which waste products are collected and treated in such a way so as to make them ready to use again.It not only helps to lower the cost of production to a minimal level for a development or a production company but it also prevents large amounts of materials being ...
Views: 3162 - Importance of recycling toner cartridge: - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from js julliaAlthough the industrial age has changed the way we think, communicate, develop and handle different aspects in our everyday life but like every superhero has its antagonist, every development and practical implication of a theory has its imperfections and is deficient in some way or another.. ...
Views: 610 - BENEFITS OF RECYCLING - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from js julliaScientific research has been suggesting the importance of recycling for years. Most of the researches say that the earth is getting contaminated too fast to sustain a healthy and balanced life. The earth’s natural resources are being consumed at such a high rate that it reinforces the idea that ...
Views: 619 - High Standardized Greenhouse Construction - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Scott MathewsGreenhouse Construction can be selected as per your needs because this is one asset which is fully customizable according to your needs. The overall design of such infrastructure can be done in many patterns. To start with the best one then glass greenhouse tops the chart. A glass type ...
Views: 908 - "The Tiny House Movement" - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Susan ThompsonIn a 2011 edition of House Beautiful they focused on Living Large in Small Spaces. In a note from Newell Turner, Editor in Chief for the magazine, he says,"most of us are intrigued by small spaces, even though we have a tendency to think bigger is better…home is really what you make of it...The ...
Views: 663 - Wanted: Global Warming Deniers - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2011 from Kieran PollardFox News hit the “want ads” the other day seeking someone that would take up the debate on global warming with Al Gore. Fox News science columnist Gene Koprowski recently posted the want ad on ProfNet requesting help and commentary from sources who would be able to "point out the ridiculousness" ...
Views: 475 - 6 Star Energy Ratings and Artificial Lighting Requirements - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Nathan PeartMay 1st 2012 is when the minimum star rating required for residential projects will be increased to 6 stars. There has been a lot of work going into investigating the effects this will have on the building industry ,to ensure the changes required to building processes can be met without ...
Views: 793 - 6 Star Energy Ratings and Ceiling Insulation Penetrations - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Nathan PeartMay 1st 2012 is when the minimum energy efficiency star rating required for residential projects will be increased to 6 stars. There has been a lot of work going into investigating the effects that these new energy rating requirements will have on the building industry This is to ensure the ...
Views: 812 - Knowing The Processes Of Tankless Water Heater Installation - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Mariecar CervanciaAs large numbers of tankless water heaters are available nowadays, a lot more customized professional products and services particular to tankless systems like plumbing and assembly have also develop into readily available. Currently installation and service aren't just more widely reachable, ...
Views: 895 - Manufactured Modular Construction - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Nik TaebBefore we begin, it is essential that one knows the differences between Manufactured, Modular and Panelized homes. The bottom line is what code the home is built to. The manufactured home is built to the HUD code (Housing &Urban Development) and is a federally regulated code. They have a ...
Views: 480 - Modular Construction - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Nik TaebThe most important thing you should understand about modular construction is, that it is not a product or a style of home, but it is a “construction technique”. Virtually any style of home you can build using traditional construction techniques can be built with modular construction. Ranches, ...
Views: 545 - The Reasons Why A Bokashi Composter Makes An Awesome Kitchen Compost Bin - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Graham BuckleyI am pretty sure that lots of people would agree that cutting down on kitchen waste is a really good thing. A recent study found that throughout Europe and North-America, an average person is accountable for disposing of around one hundred kilograms kitchen waste every 12 months. As a visitor to ...
Views: 1627 - Global Warming Controversy - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Jon FlatleyRead why it's a global warming controversy for some, learn some global warming facts, and why there are global warming skeptics. The source of this page is the magazine, Physics Today (October 2011), "Science controversies past and present" and "Communicating the science of climate change". ...
Views: 1534 - How to get the Maximum out of Solar Cell Technology to Obtain Power for your Home - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from James WillsInvention of solar cell is a great leap forward as it is the only feasible alternative to energy produced by burning fossil fuels. Though there are many alternative methods of generating power such as wind and ocean waves, they are not available everywhere. Solar power in contrast, is available ...
Views: 673 - Tips for Buying a Solar Swimming Pool Cover - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Joe JohnsonDo you hate buying things from the Internet because they do not work as you had hoped? Then you are too busy to return the item, so it sits, unopened, in your garage? Well, do not let that happen anymore. Follow these simple buying tips and you are sure to get the right in-ground solar pool ...
Views: 1117 - Log Cabins and Log Homes for Comfortable Living - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Milton SmithLog cabins and log homes have been very popular in the west because of the amount of different varieties of trees and its complete acceptance amongst people. Custom designed or modular log homes are in great demand due to their extraordinary features, functional properties and distinctive look. ...
Views: 531 - Log Cabin Home Builder Offers the Log Home of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Milton SmithModern log cabin homes are elegant and refined. With rich history all over the world, log cabin builders have redefined what a log home can be today. Today, log cabins are luxury and prestige. A luxurious log cabin can be a cornerstone of construction. From the delicate wood features and various ...
Views: 575 - Ten Tips To Make Your Wedding More Eco-Friendly - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from maritita titatiGo Green with your marriage. From "borrowing" items to offering only domestically sourced foods, there are may things that you can do to have a rather more ecological marriage. Being eco friendly isn't a onetime thing ; it is a kind of lifestyle you can insert into your marriage. Many firms are ...
Views: 1043(1 vote) - Irene, Mary and Me - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Anna PavlakisIrene, Mary, and Me By Anna Pavlakis www.WoodDragonFengShui.com I have a friend who once said, “why is it that whenever there’s some kind of severe weather coming, people suddenly want to make French toast?,” referring to the mad rush to buy milk, eggs and bread before a storm. I laugh, ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Knowing The Advantages Of Getting Tankless Water Heater In The House - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Mariecar CervanciaCold winter air usually means loving our steamy hot showers and baths more, even though they are charging people a lot of money. We all learn nowadays that hot water makes up approximately a third or our power expense, roughly 12% of our regular power expenses. When our water heater comes on its ...
Views: 789 - Solar Panels, What is Next? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Mathew SmithSolar panels have been in the news quite a bit recently. From a shortage in 2010 to innovative new production methods to new locales of implementation, the buzz surrounding one of the easiest methods for achieving energy independence has been up and down. The shortage of 2010 was caused ...
Views: 751 - Homemade Hydroponic System Question: Aquaponic Farming - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Ellisha KeyThe seeds of your s about home & garden. If you need more information about aquaponic garden is much easier than putting them in the soil. You just have to put them in pots screen and ... this is it! Then you just have to wait for them to start and grow rich. However, there is one aspect that ...
Views: 1676 - Leaking Gas - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from erickson dowToxic air levels inside the house can be prevented if you have a carbon monoxide detector installed.Natural gas takes place in its rawest state as a colorless, odorless gas formed over millions of years within the Earth. Natural gas hails from millions of years of organic matter that had ...
Views: 810 - Can Passing Trains Generate Electricity? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Mathew SmithTrains are considered some of the greenest forms of mass transit, and in many cities, subways shuttle people from the suburbs to the city center. Now, the creators of the “T-Box” have the ability to make trains even greener. The T-Box is designed to harness the gust of wind accompanying ...
Views: 830 - Global Warming Science - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Jon FlatleyThe latest in global warming science, global warming information, and strategies for reducing global warming are presented. This article was adapted from my website. I hope you find this informative. I plan on summarizing major points from the latest book of one of the most well-respected ...
Views: 1081 - Winnipeg's Architectural Art Show on Ice - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Barbara EdieSkaters, skiers and winter walkers along Winnipeg’s river trail will now have a few creative and unusual locations to snuggle up, warm up and be inspired. The five winning designs of the Warming Huts v.2011 “Art and Architecture Competition on Ice,” announced in November, are now taking shape ...
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