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5 Ways to Make Your HVAC System More Eco-Friendly

Many homeowners dread opening up their energy bills during the warmest and coolest months of the year. Throughout the country, HVAC systems account for about 48 percent of all residential energy consumption. If you would like to reduce your energy bills, then here is a closer look at some ways you can make your HVAC system as eco-friendly as possible. Upgrade to a Programmable Thermostat Very few people realize just how much of an impact that a thermostat has on an HVAC system. No
Dixie Somers

Dixie Somers

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Organic Versus Non-GMO Labeling

Organic Versus Non-GMO Labeling

For people who have become more conscious of what goes into what they eat, the good news is that an escalating amount of food manufacturers are proposing organic options, making organic food one of the fastest-growing sectors of food production in the United States. The bad news is that all of those options can be uncertain, especially when factoring in food made without GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Some people could be trying to eat an all-organic diet, and others may simply be trying
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PacMoore

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Being Greener Every Day

Garden Lover? How to Take an Eco-Friendly Approach to Green Waste Disposal

Every once in a while there comes the time to freshen up your garden and it is important to remove your green waste the responsible way. A common problem that arises is what to do with all that garden leftovers. If you are looking for Eco-friendly ways to get rid of your yard waste you are in luck because what follows is a comprehensive guide on how to dispose of your green waste without harming the environment. Read on and enjoy.   Turn your waste into an eco-friendly fertilizer
MelanieSaunders

MelanieSaunders

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Brooke Chaplan's Green Blog

3 Reasons Planning is the Greenest Part of Construction

Many people are now realizing the need to go green and remain environmentally friendly with their construction efforts. There are plenty of ways to make that happen: using green building materials, opting for energy-efficient options in your home, and even considering energy-producing options like solar panels. One of the most critical parts of the construction process, however, is the planning period.   Less Waste Planning ahead will help reduce material waste. Constructio
BrookeChaplan

BrookeChaplan

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Claire Stewart's All Things Green Blog

4 Ways to Do Your Part in a Drought

Drought brings special challenges to dry and desert climate dwellers. Droughts impact the available water, making it scarce to completely unavailable for potentially long periods. Water is necessary for drinking, growing the vegetables, raising livestock, bathing, cooking, cleaning, laundry and sewage transport and treatment. To ensure continued water availability during dry times and get the most of your available water, here are four ways to do your part in a drought. Water-Saving Be
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Lizzie Weakley's Green Blog

How to Achieve Maximum Energy Efficiency for Your Air Conditioner

If you are like a lot of people, you might just turn your air conditioner on when you need it without really putting much thought into its efficiency. However, focusing on air conditioning efficiency is smart for a few reasons. These are some tips that can help you do so. Have Your Air Conditioning System Professionally Installed If you are having a new air conditioning system installed in your home, it is not a good idea to try to do it yourself. Even though you might be tempted t
LizzieWeakley

LizzieWeakley

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Green Energy

How couriers are changing their fleets to become green

Nowadays with the ongoing concerns about our environment becoming more and more polluted from carbon dioxide emissions from cars, planes, and power plants and other human activities, it is more important than ever before that companies reduce their carbon footprint and actively do things to protect our climate. Courier companies are now stepping up to do something about this! This short article and guide will examine what exactly courier companies are doing to help the planet to be more sustaina
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greenenergy

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Solar Energy

Why Choose Solar Pool Heating

Based on the findings of the US Department of Energy (DOE), homeowners shell out $2,000 or more every year to heat their private pools using conventional electricity. If we go by data, there are approximately 800,000 pools in Florida alone, including the above-ground ones.  Although Florida hardly gets cold, you can extend the swimming season by opting for solar pool heating in your Tampa home.  Here are some of the most important reasons to choose the solar option over traditional pool heaters:
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olivia

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Lizzie Weakley's Green Blog

Summer Heat: How to Get the Most out of Your Air Conditioner

Making sure that your air conditioning system works properly is probably very important to you and your family during the summer months. If you are concerned about your system or if you want to ensure that it works as effectively as possible, however, you shouldn't worry. Instead, follow these tips to get the most out of your air conditioner when dealing with the summer heat. Block Out the Sun First of all, if you have the sun shining into your home on a hot, sunny day, it can make
LizzieWeakley

LizzieWeakley

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The Green Machine Blog

Green Dentistry: 4 Ways Dentists Are Becoming More Eco-Frendly

Under both public and government pressure, more industries are adopting eco-friendly practices. Business owners are also looking for ways to incorporate green practices into their operations out of their own environmental concern. One of the industries that's increasingly focused on going green is dentistry. Here are just a few of the ways that dentists have become more eco-friendly. 1. Office environment More dentists are opting to use green materials in both the exterior and interior
Dixie Somers

Dixie Somers

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Andrew Newitt's Blog

Reverse Osmosis and Ultraviolet Water Filter: An Objective Comparison

If you want to start purifying your drinking water , it’s important to get familiar with what kind of filters there are on the market. There are two most common kinds, Ultraviolet (UV) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) filters, and if you’re unsure which type to choose, here is a brief overview outlining their advantages and disadvantages. You will find out how they work and what their benefits and limitations are that will hopefully help you decide which filter to buy. Have a look. Reverse os
Andrew Newitt

Andrew Newitt

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Brooke Chaplan's Green Blog

5 Worthwhile Ways To Green-Flip A House

The process of flipping a home is increasingly common, and it involves fixing up an older, outdated home for the purpose of turning a profit. Flipping can be lucrative, but it can also be wasteful. Some people are looking for green ways to flip homes. These may be ways that limit waste or that make the future owner’s use of the home more environmentally-friendly. If you are thinking about green-flipping a home, these are some excellent project ideas to consider.   Install Solar Pa
BrookeChaplan

BrookeChaplan

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Seeing Green

Going Green and Clean on Bathroom Renovations

Going green has been a huge trend in recent years as the next generation of tastemakers ramps up the pressure on manufacturers and governments to protect the environment and our health. In fact, going green isn’t so much of a trend as we think about it in terms of fashion – it’s often a total lifestyle revolution that lasts much longer than, say, the lifespan of the latest viral YouTube challenge.   Truly going green not only takes into account things like food and transportation, but
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Green Giant

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Seeing Green

How to Get Better Gas Mileage out of Your Current Vehicle

Summer is on the horizon, which is welcome news to many people across North America. It’s time to finalize vacation trips, organize camps for the kids, and open up cottages. It is a fun time of year, but can also be a costly one between the time off work and the expenses. But oddly enough, an easy way to save a little bit of cash can be done by making some small adjustments to the transportation that will be ushering you between all of these destinations. I am of course, talking about your car.
Green Giant

Green Giant

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Lizzie Weakley's Green Blog

Green Homes: How Your Roof Can Impact Your Energy Efficiency

If you have a green home, you already know that the key to green living is to make the most of your energy consumption. Did you know that having the right roof can make the biggest difference in your home’s energy usage and the size your energy bill? Much of your home’s heat loss in the winter, and source of heat in the summer is the roof. Let’s learn more about how your roof affects your green home. Dark Roofs in the Summer Did you know that darker roofs can heat up to 50 to 60 degrees h
LizzieWeakley

LizzieWeakley

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The Green Machine Blog

How to Prepare Your Roof for Solar Panels

Not only can solar panels increase the value of your home, but they might also reduce your electric bills by hundreds of dollars a year. Before having the solar panels installed, you must take a few steps to protect your home and the panels themselves. Here are some tips you can use to make sure that your next solar power project goes off without a hitch. Carefully Inspect the Roof You must have your roof repairs completed well before your solar array is installed. Issues such as
Dixie Somers

Dixie Somers

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Shades of an Apple Green Home

Eco-Electricity: How Everyday People Can Save Power and Reduce Their Bill

Reducing electricity usage is not only good for the environment, but it is also good for your wallet. You can cut down on power use at home without going through any major lifestyle changes. Believe it or not, it is still possible to enjoy the comforts of a dishwasher and good lighting while paying less for utilities. Try these four tips for saving power and lowering monthly bills. Upgrade to Efficient Light Bulbs If you still use incandescent light bulbs, make the switch to LED li
RachelleW

RachelleW

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Brooke Chaplan's Green Blog

Water Worries: 3 Ways To Combat Waterborne Contaminants This Summer

Between the increased heat and the extra freedom that kids get from being out of school, summer is the season where water usage is most likely to increase. Because increased use of anything can result in an equal increase in the chance of contracting an illness, among other hazards and issues, we present a trio of safeguards against the potential contamination of your water supply.   Be Environmentally Aware Be mindful of what you use when washing things like your house or y
BrookeChaplan

BrookeChaplan

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Andrew Newitt's Blog

Environmentally Friendly Construction Business

Construction business in known to have a great effect on many aspects of our life and environment protection is most certainly one of them. For example, the US Green Building Council (USGBC) estimates that almost one third of raw material consumption and approximately the same percentage of greenhouse gas emissions are directly related to this field of industry. When you add the fact that more than 10% of potable water use is also closely connected with construction business, it becomes quite cl
Andrew Newitt

Andrew Newitt

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What Is Sustainable Building?

What Is Sustainable Building?

The sustainable building trend is not just good for the planet, but for the economy — green construction is expected to account for 3.3 million jobs in the U.S. alone by 2018, a 143.5 percent increase over 2015. Green construction involves the design, construction and/or operation of buildings in ways that reduce any harmful impact on the environment and/or on human health. Some of these include reducing the carbon footprint of manufacture, preserving air and water quality, minimizing toxic emis
The Green Machine Blog

4 Ways Civil Engineers Help Build Sustainability In Our Communities

There is a growing desire to move toward a more sustainable lifestyle. This is evident not only in the way people live or do business but also in the way communities are designed. Civil engineers are interested in stepping in a more eco-friendly direction, and the following are a few ways they help build sustainability. Walking Rediscovered Communities throughout the United States are hungry for changes in the way their cities are built. Civil engineers lead the way by helping design a
Dixie Somers

Dixie Somers

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Andrew Newitt's Blog

Understanding the Technology behind Renewable Energy

“Any naturally occurring, theoretically inexhaustible source of energy, as biomass, solar, wind, tidal, wave, and hydroelectric power, that is not derived from fossil or nuclear fuel.” – This is the definition of renewable energy. In other words, the movement of wind and water, or the heat and light of the sun are all potential renewable energy sources!   A brief history The first thing that comes to mind when you think ‘renewable energy’ might be a very progressive, clean te
Andrew Newitt

Andrew Newitt

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Brooke Chaplan's Green Blog

3 Questions To Ask Before Eradicating Pests

It's happened to the best of us. You're unwinding after a long day at work on the couch, cozied up with a glass of wine and feeling utterly relaxed when suddenly a gross spider or centipede scurries across your coffee table. Gone is that feeling of relaxation, replaced with formication and unease.   While some earthy types might be okay sharing their home with pests, the majority of us want them out. If you're in a situation where pests are disturbing your sense of ease and content
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