Many people greatly enjoy the daily ritual of preparing meals. Cooking can be a fulfilling activity that can lead to many pleasant evenings spent with family and friends, perhaps along with drinking wine and having interesting conversation over a lovingly prepared meal. Of course, enjoying a good meal is not only a social event, but … [Read more…]
I use reusable grocery bags, and I also reuse disposable shopping bags as doggy poo bags. When I recently moved, I wrapped fragile items in old plastic bags as another way to reuse them. What do you do to reuse disposable plastic bags?
This 1 hour video, called “A Machine to Die For” showcases some of the most amazing and unique “free energy” technologies that have come about in the last few hundred years. I would love to see the hacker group Anonymous use their extensive reach and anonymous status to champion this cause and share the information … [Read more…]
According to a NY Daily News article, The United States could cut car emissions by upward of 80 percent by the year 2050. This is an awesome goal, and a huge step forward for combating global warming. Green cars help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using alternative fuels, electricity or a combination of both, instead … [Read more…]
Now that icy roads and sidewalks are melting with the coming of spring, many cyclists are eager to get back on their bikes. Cycling is a great way to exercise and possibly lose weight, since it works muscles that you might not otherwise use, while simultaneously increasing heart rate and burning calories. Cycling can also … [Read more…]
First Solar Stock Surges on Higher-than-Expected Earnings and Announcement of TetraSun Acquisition Arizona-based solar company First Solar saw its biggest ever one-day jump — a whopping 45-percent increase — on Wallstreet Tuesday after announcing that its revenues and earnings will far exceed expectations, partly due to its acquisition of new solar technology. Hybrid repair costs … [Read more…]
Germany Quadruples Energy Surplus Over the Last Two Years For a country phasing out its nuclear plants, you might expect a downturn in energy production. But Germany has actually seen its power output quadruple between 2011 and 2012. Europe’s leading economy has been pushing for a green revolution, becoming one of the largest markets for … [Read more…]
10 Easy recipes for eating local and vegetarian in April Eating healthful meals during busy weekdays in early spring can be as easy as throwing a few ingredients into a casserole dish and putting them in the oven. We’ve gathered 10 great springtime recipes from soups to bakes, from vegetables to cookies. Enjoy! GreenJoyment(Ally): Gluten … [Read more…]
Solar power has reached grid parity in India and Italy A recent Deutsche Bank report concludes that solar power has now reached grid parity, meaning that it costs the same as electricity from the power grid, in Italy and India (where the government’s goal is 20GW of solar by 2022), and that by next year … [Read more…]
Are your eyes bigger than your stomach? A few facts about global food waste to consider. Can you think of any possible solutions to the problem of wasted food?