Environmentalists around the world can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the trend for cleaning products in our home moves towards becoming as chemical-free as possible. Bleach and other harsh floor-cleaning chemicals are being replaced with steam mops – doing the same job as a mop and bucket of chemically-induced dirty water without the … [Read more…]
Everyone wants to live in cleaner air. Although an air purifier can do a good job around your home, house plants can do even better. There are certain plants that can filter the air and provide your home with a fresh clean atmosphere. Your house plants will cost nothing (once you’ve planted or gotten them) … [Read more…]
Recently I finished a big adventure. One that took me the entire length of New Zealand. Walking. I had decided to walk Te Araroa Trail (Cape Reinga to Bluff, 3000km) with a friend because I not only wanted to experience all the beautiful South Pacific country had to offer, but I wanted to see it … [Read more…]
The Internet is chock full of tips on how to go green. Many are useful, but most are hard to commit to. Let’s face it, starting a community garden or converting the roof to a solar panel array are fantastic ideas, but typically outside the capabilities of the typical working mom and dad. Instead of … [Read more…]
Space is often a limiting factor for most businesses. However, whether it’s storing computers, files, electronics, or other office equipment, it is important to understand that some of today’s most popular packaging materials are also the least environmentally friendly. By making the smart choice to use environmentally friendly storing materials, you will be doing your … [Read more…]
In watching the television the other night, my eye caught on an advertisement for the new iPad2. Said to be both 33% thinner and 15% lighter, this new design to the original iPad hopes to attract more buyers for the product. At a first glance, this product means absolutely nothing to me. I have hit … [Read more…]
Anyone who ever experimented with marijuana or who has been near someone who was smoking it, understands what is meant by the statement that the plant has a “green smell.” It smells like an earthy, green, living plant. If it weren’t illegal, it could be enjoyable to grow, if for nothing but the earthy scent. … [Read more…]
The following are solar jobs on the rise. Solar Operations Engineers earn among the highest in the industry, while Solar Installer-Roofers install solar panels. Solar Hot Water Installers are responsible for the design, installation, and upkeep of solar-powered water-heating systems.
Gone are the days when travelling meant a good chance of exploring some untouched part of the world. As the population continues to grow and technology becomes more innovative in how we are able to experience the world around us, there is little left to be discovered. Gone are the days of travelling for months … [Read more…]
Nanogenerator technology: Nanogenerators are made up of tiny chips that generate power by using the body’s movement, or kinetic energy, to recharge electronics. Nanogenerators could charge electronics simply holding an electronic device near your heart.