Follow the link below for some very easy ways to save energy, reduce your carbon footprint and green your lifestyle.
Here are some …
- wash laundry in cold water
- turn down the temperature on your water heater
- insulate your water heater
- use reusable shopping bags
- compost what you can
Check out the “electric / Gas” section of the referenced LifeHacker post. There are all sorts of ideas for measuring and then reducing your energy bills. Some basic tips (using a programmable thermostat, turning off incandescent lights when leaving the room, raising the temp setting for the A/C and lowering the temp setting for the heat and replacing incandescent bulbs with CGL or LED bulbs. >>> LINK.
Here is a very interesting story from Sweden. Engineers in Sweden have found a way to recover the excess heat generated by commuters in Stockholm’s main train station.
Here is a very interesting story from Sweden. Engineers in Sweden have found a way to recover the excess heat generated by commuters in Stockholm’s main train station.
Here is a very interesting story from Sweden. Engineers in Sweden have found a way to recover the excess heat generated by commuters in Stockholm’s main train station.
The First National Bank of Omaha (Nebraska) has as green focus. They have a fuel cell powered data center that is a GHG free power source. They also offer paperless / online banking which can reduce your impact on the environment.
Samsung’s Evergreen is one GREEN phone.
" … built with recycled plastics, is hazardous substance free and comes with all sorts of eco-themed apps and tools … packaging is green, made 80% of recycled paper and uses soy ink."
Via: Samsung LINK
Thinkeco has a way to find the energy wasters in your house. Appliances are big power users and can even draw power when "off". Some refer to this as vampire poser draws.
Thinkeco has a way to find the energy wasters in your house. Appliances are big power users and can even draw power when "off". Some refer to this as vampire poser draws.
Ever wonder what the real impact of your purchase are … the total environmental impact? GoodGuide – an app for the iPhone can help.
Scan the items bar code and GoodGuide does the rest … " … instant access to over 65,000 products and ratings at your fingertips. Check a product, see top-rated products in a category, and access your personalized recommended list to quickly find safe & healthy products."