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Tag Archives: energy-efficient
8 Homes That Exude Sustainable Living
In this day and age, finding ways to lower our environmental impact are front and center not only in the minds of individuals around the world, but at the state, federal and international level as well. In fact, actions are … Continue reading
5 Small, Cool and Green Living Environments
When it comes to living environments everyone seems to be looking for something different. Some need room for a large family. Others want to be close to work. Some want yards or swimming pools. Others are more concerned with living … Continue reading
Posted in green
Tagged apartment, cheap, cool, earthbag home, eco-friendly, energy-efficient, Environment, environmental impact, family, green, homes, house, lego-style, living, passive solar, recycled materials, shotgun shack, small, solar panels, straw bale home
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First Zero Energy School About To Be In Session
Earlier this year I shared the good news that Richardsville Elementary School was working towards becoming the first net-zero energy public school. As you can imagine, that is quite an undertaking and will be quite an accomplishment when it opens. … Continue reading
Posted in Energy
Tagged daylighting, education, energy conservation, energy-efficient, green, LEED, net zero, Recycling, renewable energy, renewable material, Richardsville Elementary, school, solar, zero energy
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Charging Stations, the Backbone of the Electric Vehicle?
Electric vehicles are gearing up to become the next best thing since sliced bread, aren’t they? Well, that may be what the EV auto makers would like us to believe, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves just quite yet. … Continue reading
Posted in electric vehicle
Tagged battery switching, Better Place, ChargePoint, charging station, electric vehicle, Emissions, energy-efficient, EV, solar power
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5 Bio-Friendly Mother’s Day Ideas Fit For Any Mom
Image by Heather Elias Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Do you have anything special planned for your mother? Are you taking her out to eat? Are you buying her gifts? Are you taking her to the spa? Well, if you … Continue reading
Posted in energy-efficient
Tagged biofriendly, Energy, energy-efficient, farmer's market, garden, mom, Mother's Day, re-usable bag, Recycling
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Eco Transportation: Two Wheels Better Than More
When it comes to the latest in hot and stylish eco-transportation, most people usually think four wheels. Hybrids, electric vehicles and even an occasional three wheeled vehicle are gaining more and more popularity. But other than motorcycles, what makes two … Continue reading
Posted in transportation
Tagged BMW C1-E, car sharing, Eco, electric vehicle, EN-V, energy-efficient, folding bike, hybrid, Segway, YikeBike, Zipcar
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Earth Set To Go Dark: Earth Hour 2010
Well, the time has come again….Earth Hour 2010 is scheduled for Saturday, March 27th at 8:30pm. Millions of individuals, businesses, cities and government offices around the globe are gearing up to go dark in order to show their support towards … Continue reading
Posted in Energy
Tagged Earth Hour, Earth Hour 2010, electricity, Emissions, Energy, energy saving tips, energy-efficient, green, WWF
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A Green Plus on Cookware
When it comes to eating healthy many people forget to factor in the cookware they are using to make their meals. You could be buying fresh vegetables and only natural or organic foods and still not get all the nutrients … Continue reading
Posted in Green Plus
Tagged cookware, Energy, energy-efficient, fuel additive, green, Green Plus, healthy, improve your health, Kitchen Craft, nutrients, recycled, reduce water, toxins, waterless cookware
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Environmental Facts and Tips for Super Bowl Sunday
Last year an estimated 98.7 million Americans tuned in to the watch the big game on Super Bowl Sunday. That’s not including the 70,000+ people who actually attended the game. But do you have any idea of the costs, both … Continue reading
Posted in biofriendly, Environment
Tagged car-pool, climate change, CO2, Emissions, Energy, energy-efficient, Environment, environmental impact, fuel additive, game day, green, offset, Recycling, renewable, Super Bowl, waste
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Some Real Costs of Going Green
When it comes to “going green” you’ve probably heard companies use the excuse of cost as a reason for not switching to a more environmentally-friendly method of doing business. This is true of individuals as well, but is this really … Continue reading
