Another Green Idea

electric companies everywhere are charging top dollar to keep you warm in your home. Yet the structure of your home and its insulation plans are often overlooked with it comes to shaving precious dollars off of your electricity bill each month. Across the world, emerging new energy technologies are making our use of electricity more efficient and more cost effective than ever before. This article provides a brief overview of how these technologies can be put to use in your own home to save money, as well as help the greater environment as a whole.
Solar panels set on top of your roof, also known as concentrated solar power, can help cut energy costs dramatically. Additional emerging energy technologies include fossil fuels, photovoltaics, nuclear fusion power, biofuels, nanowire batteries, ultra capacitors, and rechargeable batteries and gadgets. Keeping an eye on these rapidly developing technologies and utilizing them far prior to the market rush can help cut your costs for the long run. These technologies are being implemented and researched across the world. Locations range from California in the United States, to European Countries such as Spain and to Asian countries including China.

Sustainability is the capacity to endure change. Television shows that look at sustainability are looking for ways to teach people how to learn to live life to the fullest without compromising the earths resources. These shows are beginning to multiply over time due to the pea of human interest. There are a couple of television shows that currently look at sustainability. They have yet to reach popularity but they are well on their way.

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Biofuel is now emerging as one of the leading renewable energy resource that ultimately aims to replace diesel and gasoline as a transportation fuel. Oil deposits are formed from the biomass that has been compressed below the surface of earth since billions of years. Now, as source of petroleum products is biological, then why isn’t this fuel termed as biofuel?

Firstly, we get biofuels from a recent biomass as opposed to biomass that has remained compressed since millions of years. A main benefit of Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re looking for a great way to stay up to date on everything new in the world of green go no further than Planet Green Television. Launched by the Discovery Channel in 2008, Planet Green brings engaging and informative programming with a green spin to your home everyday. Some programs include: Emeril Green (a show where celebrity chef Emeril visits people involved in sustainable food and cooks with them), The Fabulous Beekman Boys (a show following a couple who relocate from NYC to upstate Read the rest of this entry »

Sometimes it’s easy to get lost in vernacular and what may seem jargon until you understand the terminology. With that goal in mind we provide the following definitions (as furnished by the EPA) of the two most basic terms and concepts since we believe it’s always best to start with a solid understanding of concepts before a true foundation can be built.BUILDING GREEN: The practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle ranging from site plan to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and Read the rest of this entry »

Bing Crosby may not agree with the lyrics as much as his beloved White Christmas, but the world’s a different place and we all need to be a little more environmentally conscious wherever and whenever we can and that includes Christmas. No, we’re not talking about green snow, but we are talking about making your holiday lighting eco-friendly. Following are three changes to incorporate into your holiday plans if you truly believe that a green Christmas will do the earth more good than a white one. 1.Choose LED lights whenever possible. These little powerhouses use 90 percent less (yes, you read that right) energy which means less greenhouse gas emissions (while potentially putting more money in your pocket, as well). 2.If you see anything with an Energy Star rating or logo, use it. These bulbs use as much as 75 percent less energy than the old-school Christmas lights. And here’s an interesting statistic to get you even more motivated to make the switch: if every new string of lights purchased in the US were ENERGY STAR qualified, as a country we would save over 2 billion kWh of energy every year, which would be equivalent to Read the rest of this entry »

A previous entry referenced some environmental organizations that are worth taking a look at or aligning with, and with this entry we bring an additional organization that needs to be included in anyone’s honor roll.Founded in 1892 by naturalist John Muir (who many consider to be America’s most famous and influential naturalist and conservationist), the Sierra Club has 1.3 million members who are now a part of the oldest, largest, and most influential Read the rest of this entry »

While it is possible to make a difference on your own, it’s true what they saythere is power in numbers. As environmental problems are becoming more apparent, thousands of ‘Green’ groups are springing up all over the world. These organizations range from small grassroots groups to full scale government organizations. Each group is equally important, so it’s tough to choose which ones are ‘better’ than others. However, these three environmental organizations stand out among the crowd in terms of their membership and efforts worldwide.UNEPThe United Nations Environment Program is in charge of coordinating United Nations environmental activities and assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP keeps the global environment under review by bringing emerging issues to government attention for action. Since its creation in 1972, UNEP has covered a wide range of issues that help protect the atmosphere as well as marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know that lighting is said to account for between 10-15 of a households energy use? In fact, traditional incandescent bulbs convert only 5 of the energy they receive into light. This is not only a waste of your money; it’s a big waste of valuable energy. Thankfully, experts have created an eco-friendly alternative to the old inefficient bulbs.If you haven’t already, do yourself and the environment a favor by switching to CFL lighting. CFL stands for compact fluorescent lamp. These bulbs work just as well as traditional light bulbs, plus they last longer and use way less energy. We recommend Energy Star qualified CFL bulbsthey use 75 less energy and last up to 10 times longer. Did we mention you save 30 over the course of every light bulbs life? Read the rest of this entry »

As clich as it may sound, you really CAN make a difference. The first step: try some of these cool eco-friendly products.SOLIO Solar Powered Battery Charger: SOLIO products make it easy to go green in style. Their solar chargers work with over 3200 devices and can hold a charge for up to one year (it can be used in the day OR night).Tide Coldwater: Save up to 80 of the energy used in each load with this future friendly laundry detergent. It fights stains AND energy consumption.Clorox Green Works: These top of the line cleaning products are made from plant-based ingredients. They help cut back on the dangerous chemicals often found in cleaners, are biodegradable, and are packaged in recyclable bottles. Go green and go clean. Read the rest of this entry »