Occasionally, in our quest to become more environmentally conscious, it seems that we have seen and considered it all. Recycling in the home, using compact fluorescent light bulbs, Energy Star appliances, checking our window insulation, and perhaps even buying a hybrid vehicle are pretty common options for a person these days. So here I am [...]
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After my previous post on waste-water heat reclamation, I’ve been a little more conscious of all the energy that I’m losing down the drain. So today, while taking a shower, I put the stopper in the drain. My reasoning was that I could heat my toes a little before letting the water go. Much to [...] Happy Holidays dear readers! With the on-coming holidays and seasonal weather, its a good time to investigate some green options that we may not normally get to think about: Shrink-wrap your windows for added insulation! You can purchase indoor window insulator kits at most hardware stores for less than $20. These kits come with double-sided tape that [...] There are several reasons to be interested in products that utilize alternative energy solutions and all of them are based on the fact that alternative energy frees you from being dependent on the energy grid. Being independent of the grid means that you possibly: Can use electronics out in the middle of nowhere (away from a [...] ShopSmart recently posted an entry with links for dealing with Greenwashing. Greenwashing is a marketing practice where a company will put a spin on their products or policies to make them seem environmentally friendly. For example, a cleaning product can claim to be environmentally friendly by containing 100% natural ingredients when the truth is [...] |
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