As more people have begun to join the “going green” movement, it has become widespread knowledge that renewable resources such as wind and sun are excellent energy sources, as installing solar panels and/or wind turbines outside your home can provide enough energy to power your home. While alternative forms of energy are often more costly...
Green Living Ideas
Not to disagree with Kermit the Frog, but it can be easy to be green! If you are interested in finding ways that you can go green, there are lots of suggestions and tips for you in this Going Green category. Green living can include everything from recycling, carrying reusable grocery bags and using refillable water bottles to powering your home with solar energy.
Statistics show that the average home can actually cause more air pollution than the average car. This is so because much of the energy used in homes comes from power plants, many of which burn fossil fuels to power electric generators. Burning these fossil fuels causes air pollution and contributes to smog and acid rain....
Solar energy panels are specially-made panels that absorb sunlight and create energy that can be used to power electric appliances ranging from water heaters to attic fans. Solar energy panels go by several common names, including solar cells or photovoltaic cells. Solar energy panels produce electricity Solar energy panels have enabled us to harness the...
Energy Star appliances are devices that meet certain international power standards set forth by the United States government program, Energy Star, created in 1992. The requirements cover many types of electronic items, from computers to washing machines and dryers to heating and cooling systems. Devices with the Energy Star logo generally consume twenty to thirty...
Green living, also known as sustainable living, is a lifestyle that tries to reduce the use of both the Earth’s natural resources (on an individual or societal level) and one’s personal resources. Most often, green living involves minimizing one’s carbon footprint by altering energy consumption, methods of transportation, and diet. Green living requires adhering to...
TV recycling has become an important activity in protection of the environment. Because of toxic metals (lead in particular) and materials that are used in their manufacture, they can no longer be left curbside or hauled to the landfill. In fact, many landfills will refuse them. So the question becomes, “What is the best way...
A sustainability policy is a plan used by a business, community, or similar group that focuses on using purely sustainable materials and energy in all parts of its operation. Sustainable materials are resources that can be harvested (for example, corn or lumber) or harnessed (i.e., wind or solar power) in such a way that from...
Having an eco friendly home doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Experts say there are many simple – and relatively cheap – ways that folks can go green inside the home. How to make an eco friendly home It can be as simple as screwing in a light bulb. Replacing incandescent bulbs with Energy...
Recycling plastics into new products is an easy way to conserve natural resources, reduce waste in landfills and fuel a growing industry in recycled products. Recycling is not only good for the economy but also good for the environment. Recycling plastic takes 70 percent less energy than manufacturing plastic from raw materials. No new petroleum...
From sustainable wood to recycled plastic, more contractors are using environmentally friendly building materials in their construction projects. Here are some of the more common environmentally friendly building materials. Wood: Lumber yards now feature sustainable products produced from wood harvested in responsibly managed forests. Environmentalists certify wood as being sustainably harvested by companies that do...