Monday, February 8, 2016

Going Green 101 Power- Electricity- Save as Much as Possible

drawing of all the parts of a coal fired power plant




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We use power or electricity for almost everything in our lives. And take most of it for granted. When is the last time you thought about the power the light bulb consumes? Or the laptop, tablet or phone you are looking at? Yet, we need to save as much power as we can.

Monday, January 25, 2016

Going Green 101 Recycling


green bucket with recycling logo


The easiest and probably the most effective way that you can help the environment is through recycling. There are plenty of item that you can separate from your trash for recycling. By buying plastic bins it is convenient to separate the recyclable from the trash.

The most popular item to recycle is the aluminum cans, from soda and beer. That is not the only cans that are aluminum, just check your can goods. They might not be aluminum but, most can still be recycled. I bought a can crusher at Harbor Freight about 5 or 6 years ago. I can get a lot of aluminum cans in a bin.

Friday, January 8, 2016

Going Green 101 Introduction


A city with windturbines, grass, and trees in a light bulb


Going Green?? With all the information in the news, and on the internet, everyone has to be aware that we have a pollution problem. Yea, some places have a worst pollution problem than others. But, the fact still remains that we all contribute to our pollution problem. With more people, companies, and livestock all emitting green house gases and other pollutants, we are harming our environment.

We all drink the water and breathe the air, it seems that it should be a major concern. But, at least in my part of the world, southern Alabama, most people don't seem to care. Looking at the trash along side of the highways and byways, leads me to think that. I've heard "I'm not going to be around anyway" too many times.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Air Purifiers and Filters Guide



Snow covered mountains with a cloudy base and deep blue shy


Find out which air purifier is right for you with this air purifier and filter guild.

Have you ever wondered what is floating through the air in your home? Just because you can't see something doesn't mean it isn't there. Millions of particles, pollutants, gases, bacteria, and allergens are roaming your house with no way to get out making the air inside your home up to 100 times dirtier than outside air.

Sure, opening a window to let in fresh air may get that stale smell out, but it is only an open door to invite more particles inside your home. This contaminated air circulates through your home and either settles on flat surfaces in the form of dust or is breathed in by you and your family.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Recycling Facts And Fundamentals That You Need To Know


diagram of what happens to our trash from the epa


During these times, the headlines are often filled with horror stories about pollution, environmental degradation and the outbreak of more serious diseases.

While most of us shrug our shoulders in utter helplessness, the truth is that we can actually do something to reverse the tide of environmental degradation, and we can start by doing some simple initiatives right in our own backyards.

Recycling is one thing we could easily do. Here are some basic facts about recycling, and why we need to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Concentrating Solar Power


diagram of a concentrating solar power system


Solar power is described as the conversion of sunlight into electricity. Sunlight could be changed straight into electricity with the use of PV or photovoltaics. It can also be indirectly converted using CSPs.

There are now several devices and structures created which focus and concentrate solar power in various ways depending on the needed use. There are several now several uses of solar power because of the rise of these devices.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Why Use Solar Power - 6 Great Reasons

solar powered generator on a trailer


Perhaps you are happy with the status quo of today. Perhaps you feel all is fine and you don't feel the need to change a system that's worked for over a century. If you do, consider a few of these benefits to solar power and you may just recognize its potential in a somewhat more responsible, yet selfish, light.