By admin on August 25th, 2010
A green lifestyle is difficult to achieve if a family’s livelihood is dependent on the daily use of one or more cars. The mass transit systems of most American cities are dangerous, inadequate, or unpredictable, and most people do not live within biking distance of their work-places, so the decision to drive to work may seem entirely unavoidable for the
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By admin on August 25th, 2010
Wood products made from unsustainable forests supports the harvesting of trees that will will not grow back.
However, the waste products from making plastic are toxic.. and it won’t biodegrade for many years. Which is worse?
It depends on the product. I can only think of toys, furniture and some housewares (dinnerware, shelves, picture frames, etc. ). With this context, stuff made
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By admin on August 25th, 2010
When purchasing items that are packaged in zippered or snap plastic pouches, reuse the pouches for storing other items. The plastic zipper pouch that blankets come in can be used to store sweaters or quilts in the closet or under the bed. This will keep them safe from bugs and dust. The zippered plastic pouch that underwear comes in makes
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By admin on August 25th, 2010
Earlier in the week I was at our local health food store waiting for my turn at the check-out counter when I noticed the lady in front of me had bought her own re-usable carry bags which suddenly made a lot more sense to me than choosing “paper or plastic”. When we witness examples of people choosing to live in
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By admin on August 24th, 2010
Here are three areas to focus on when using light to improve your home’s livability:
Windows
Windows are, of course, the primary source of natural light in any home. South-facing windows will capture the most sunlight during the winter, but don’t overlook the value of windows on other sides of the home, as well. During the day, even on rainy days, be
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By admin on August 24th, 2010
The exact amount depends on how many watts your computer uses, look on the bottom or back of your computer to find the number or just use the following averages:
* CPU – awake / asleep = 120 / 30 watts or less
* Monitor – awake / asleep = 150 / 30 watts or less
* Laptop = 50 watts
To calculate the
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By admin on August 24th, 2010
Telecommuting is a work arrangement in which employees have the option to work from home (or a convenient remote location) one or more days per week rather than commuting into the office. Benefits from telecommuting are gained by employees, employers, and communities as a whole.
For employers, offering a work-at-home option, even one day per week, can expand the talent pool,
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By admin on August 24th, 2010
There are voltage and heat issues, CFLs for me last about a year too, the innards overheat and die early. I completely switched over to LEDs, CCDs, and ELs two years ago. They’re extremely expensive but actually live up to their product claims.
regular incandescent- 750-2000 hours hi voltage incandescent (not practical)- decades if you under volt a bulb by 1/2
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By admin on August 24th, 2010
Europe’s evolution toward a heavier reliance on renewable energy is nicely documented in a report released this week by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistics agency. The study, “Statistical Aspects of the Energy Economy in 2009,” provides a wealth of interesting detail without a lot of editorializing.
From 2008 to 2009 alone, the use of renewable energy in the European Union increased
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By admin on August 23rd, 2010
Even when your car is “turned off” does not mean it’s totally off.
Batteries will lose their charge over time.
If you have electronic door locks, the receiver is on, waiting for your signal to unlock/lock the car.
If you have an alarm/security system, that drains the battery too. Even that fake flashing LED (to simulate a car security system) drains your battery.
Your
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