What is Your R Value?
Posted by lindseyshoe
Reduce, reuse and recycle — but what is the other R and how does it help the environment? Find out what R values are and how it not only helps the environment but saves homeowners money.
October 31st, 2008
October 30th, 2008
Stars that Shine: Celebrities Going Green
Posted by lindseyshoe
Do whatever is doable for you. Whether it’s buying recycled toothbrushes or shopping at a local organic fruit market or changing the light bulbs. Taking tiny steps can help in a huge way. Celeb’s putting their green into being green. Find out what they do.
October 29th, 2008
It All Comes Back To You: Karma Comes Back To Bite Or Reward
Posted by carrie_roll
Even the simplest everyday actions can have an impact on the environment. And in the end they all come back to you. A bunch of companies and people have teamed up to create http://www.connect2earth.org, an organization and web site you might want to take a look at if you have an interest in the “green” space, or if you want some good/great ideas on being more green in your everyday life.
October 27th, 2008
Going Green Around the World
Posted by lindseyshoe
The US is known as a leader in the global community. But how does this super power stack up against other countries when it comes to going green? Find out where other countries stand on going green and which countries have already gone.
October 25th, 2008
Your Guide to Disposing of Batteries
Posted by lindseyshoe
How to safely get rid of batteries, even a battery that has a little charge left in it. Facts and statistics regarding batteries, their use and the potential dangers to our homes, children and the environment. Learn how to dispose of your alkaline and rechargeable batteries as well as ways to cut down on the expensive of batteries for your tools, games and electronics. Your guide to disposing of batteries is coming up.
October 24th, 2008
Google Helps Get Rid Of Your “Haunted” House
Posted by carrie_roll
A couple of days ago, we discovered this tool from Google that lets you see how “haunted” your house is.
The page is a good intro into the ideas behind reducing the costs of wasted energy, and saving money by adding things into your home.
It also shows you the potential of how much money can be saved from simple changes like using power management on your computer(s), unplugging devices that are turned off, but still drawing power, closing your flue, and more.
It’s a fun way to begin to look at hazards and other things that may be “hiding” in your house, costing you money and harming the environment.
Check it out at Google Haunted House 2008
October 23rd, 2008
Walk Like a Dinosaur: Carbon Footprints
Posted by lindseyshoe
Carbon offsets, carbon footprints — what you should know about carbon emissions and products and services like Terra Pass and CCX, companies that offer products and services to businesses and individuals to for carbon offsetting.
October 20th, 2008
Bright Light, Clean Disposal: Fluorescent Lamps
Posted by lindseyshoe
Fluorescent lamps and lighting aren’t just for offices and malls anymore. Find out how your can have bright lights in your home and clean disposal of these money and eco friendly lights.
Fluorescent lamps and especially the compact fluorescent lights generally referred to as CFLs, are a more eco-friendly lighting solution than incandescent lights. While more and more people are going green in their homes to help protect the environment, florescent light bulbs have had a reputation to overcome. The long term economical savings and reduced maintenance for florescent lights were first taken advantage of in commercial or institutional properties. Many people may associate fluorescent lamps with office cubicles or government buildings.
For those who did give fluorescent lamps a try at home in years past they may have discovered an annoying lag time before a fluorescent light was fully bright. They may have noticed that fluorescent lighting just didn’t seem to compliment peoples skin tone, in other words people just didn’t look as good in fluorescent lights.
October 18th, 2008
All Insulations are Not Created Equal
Posted by lindseyshoe
Most newer homes are looking at alternatives to traditional insulation, and cellelose insulation offers many alternatives to both newer and older homes that is cost effective,energy efficient and healthier for your home or busines. FInd out more about the advantages of cellulose insulation.