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The top 10 benefits of solar energy

Not that there are many households that actually support solar energy, we could all use a little education on the matter. Once solar energy benefits become available, i.e. known to the broader public, the chance to actually switch to solar will be getting bigger by the second. Solar energy is one of the best ways to ensure you have plenty of energy, without investing too much or causing harm to your immediate environment. Besides being an affordable alternative, there are many more benefit
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MonicaBright

Use Canvas Shopping Bags for a Cleaner and Healthier Environment

Ever since people started realising the need of keeping the environment clean and healthy, that’s when the concept of using reusable shopping bags came into existence. There was a time when people used to use paper bags for carrying their essentials, but then came plastic bags. Well, now people do understand the dangers plastic bags bring with them, hence efforts are being made to cease their usage. The best solution to both of these varieties is these bags. Yes, canvas shopping bags do rectify
Monica Bright

Monica Bright

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Lizzie Weakley's Green Blog

Home Energy Efficiency: How to Stay Cool in Your Home and Save Money This Summer

The summer season is rapidly approaching, which means we will start to experience hot weather very soon. Staying cool inside your house is one of the best ways to beat the intense summer heat, but it can also lead to high energy bills. These are the four best ways to stay cool in your home this summer without spending a lot of money on energy bills. Install an Energy-Efficient Air Conditioner Purchasing and installing a new energy-efficient air conditioner may seem like a big expense, but it
LizzieWeakley

LizzieWeakley

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Emma Sturgis

4 Surprising Ways Conventional And Green Energy Industries Are Mixing

Decision makers at many conventional power and associated equipment vendor companies who rely on fossil fuels to generate public energy have started to recognize that green technologies aren't going away any time soon. They also understand that a lot of the technologies and business practices utilized by green energy suppliers produce energy in cost-efficient ways that can both protect the environment and generate revenues. As a result, they are incorporating green ideas into their business mode
EmmaSturgis

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Brooke Chaplan's Green Blog

Solar Energy 101: Everything You Need to Know

Solar power is the fastest-growing renewable energy source in the U.S., increasing more than 23 times in the last eight years, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. As demand has grown and the technology has improved, the price of solar power has fallen. Are you uncertain about how solar power works? Here's a quick guide to the basics.   Solar Panels When sunlight hits certain materials known as semiconductors, the materials convert the light energy to an electrical cu
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HannahWhittenly's Blog

New to Green Life? 4 Steps to Help You Start Saving Energy

Becoming more energy efficient isn't just about preserving the environment. It can also provide substantial savings on your monthly power bills. You may have decided it's too much trouble, or costs money for greener technologies. There are really a number of simple, affordable things you can do. Here are four ways to start saving energy. Efficient Kitchens Kitchens are one of the most energy-intensive areas. You can save power by cooking more than one meal at the same time, so that tom
HannahWhittenly

HannahWhittenly

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Maria's Blog

Burning Cleaner Fuel: Is It Time for a Change?

Your vehicle is part of your livelihood, but it can also be detrimental to the environment. When you forgo routine maintenance or auto repairs that your vehicle needs, you might be burning damaging fuel that pollutes the atmosphere. Burning cleaner fuel from your car is quite easy to do; even if you drive a diesel vehicle. In Canada, greenhouse gas emissions are a grave concern. Luckily, between 2005 and 2012, the country saw a decrease by 5.1 per cent in emissions despite the economic de
Maria Mahohvlic

Maria Mahohvlic

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Emma Sturgis

3 Ingenious Ways To Have a Greener Home After Renovating Your Basement

With big renovations come big changes. What better way to change your home after renovating your basement than to go green (or at least greener)? Below are three ingenious ways to have a greener home after renovating your basement, and the best part is they're all extremely affordable. There's no need to go far out of pocket after you've just overhauled a section of your home.   Use Green Chemicals When most people think of going green, they think of large scale things. Na
EmmaSturgis

EmmaSturgis

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Brooke Chaplan's Green Blog

Summer Swelter: How Keeping Cool Can Be Eco-Conscious

Staying cool in the summer doesn't mean that you have to waste electricity. Most people in the neighborhood and in the city will have an air conditioner of some kind on when it's hot, draining power from the grid that could cause a blackout if there is too much energy being used. There are a few tips to keep in mind to keep from sweltering while staying comfortable at the same time.   Keeping The Unit Off It might seem futile, but keeping the air conditioner off can sometim
BrookeChaplan

BrookeChaplan

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Brooke Chaplan's Green Blog

Sun Set: How You Can Get As Much Solar Power As You Need

If you are looking to save money by generating your own power at home, solar is the way to go. To completely wipe out your utility bills, you have to get a system that is big enough to generate all the power that you need. Once you have your materials, you can maximize energy production by putting them in the right places and keeping them maintained.   Calculate Your Needs Before You Buy Before you shop for solar panels, you should know how much electricity your home needs.
BrookeChaplan

BrookeChaplan

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The Green Machine Blog

5 Easy Ways to Save Water in Your Home

The average American uses around 100 gallons of water every day while most Europeans use only 50 gallons per day and those in parts of Africa that have very poor access to water use only 5 gallons per day. While those living in third world countries certainly do not have access to enough water for the great hygiene habits that those in first world countries do, you might wonder what the difference is between how Americans live versus how Europeans live. What are some ways that Americans can cut
Dixie Somers

Dixie Somers

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Andrew Newitt's Blog

Repurpose Your Farm for Sustainable Farming in 3 Steps

There are a number of reasons to repurpose your farm for sustainable farming, one of them being increased efficiency and decreased upkeep and production costs. But beyond that, sustainable farming entails the simple premise of introducing environmentally-friendly practices and techniques that will not only preserve the nature, animal welfare and the surrounding ecosystem, it will also aid in the battle against global warming by cutting down on greenhouse gases emission and energy and water consu
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Lizzie Weakley's Green Blog

Commerical HVAC: Why You Need to Optimize Your System Before Summer

During the warm summer season, your business may heavily rely on your commercial HVAC system for climate control. Summer months are known for high humidity levels and intense temperatures, and both of these issues can combine together to create an unbearable indoor environment unless you have cool air from your HVAC system streaming into your space. Now is the ideal time to set up maintenance service for your commercial cooling system by reaching out to a reputable HVAC service provider. By doin
LizzieWeakley

LizzieWeakley

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Blake's garden

How to Make a Self-Watering Garden System?

Having a garden in your own backyard can be a highly rewarding notion. You can either make a beautiful flower-garden and use it as your own private little oasis or you can grow vegetables in it. The latter method allows you to produce organic food for you and your family and save some money along the way. Whatever your choice may be, the key to making your gardening efforts more efficient mostly lies in how diligent you are when it comes to its maintenance. One of the huge items on this list is
Blake

Blake

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Solar Energy

The Benefits of Using Solar Power for Hospitals

Recently, Florida witnessed two very powerful solar inclusions. Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center completed in 2010 and Jacksonville Solar Project completed in 2013 can together power 12,400 Florida homes. While many in Tampa are considering installing solar panels for their homes and commercial spaces, the one sector that often goes unnoticed is health. Did you know that hospitals across the nation are quietly joining the solar revolution by embracing the sun’s energy? In Central Flori
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olivia

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HannahWhittenly's Blog

H20 & Air Quality: How Your Local Environment Affects Your Family's Health

If you or your family members have trouble breathing when you're outside or even inside your home, then you might want to think about the local environment. The air that you breathe can affect almost every aspect of the body. It can even affect your moods and how you feel on a daily basis. Keep in mind that it's not just one thing in the environment that impacts the health. It's a culmination of variables that you need to be aware of so that you can take care of your family. Here are just a few
HannahWhittenly

HannahWhittenly

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The Green Machine Blog

The Importance of Clean Water in America's Cities

In America's cities, it is a necessity to have clean water for consumption, bathing, and everyday use in order to stay healthy. With so many people living in these areas, it can be hard to keep water safe and clean. There are things that you can do to make sure that your household use doesn't negatively affect the water supply in your area. From pollution runoff from agricultural facilities affecting the water table to toxic chemical dumping in rural areas and even littering, many people have no
Dixie Somers

Dixie Somers

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Maria's Blog

Benefits of Frequent Air Conditioner Checks

Hot weather puts extreme demands on your vehicle, especially the air conditioning system. Instead of having to drive across town with no air conditioning and wait in line for repairs, you can have your system checked and adjusted so that you can prevent a breakdown altogether. In fact, regular maintenance can reduce the risk of a premature compressor failure. What Happens at an Air Conditioner Check Appointment? When you bring your vehicle in to Minit-Tune & Brake Auto Centres for
Maria Mahohvlic

Maria Mahohvlic

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Online Gifting with Zoganto

How Fresh Flowers are Eco-Friendly in Celebrations

Flowers are meant to make any celebrations truly amazing and magnificent. You can send flowers to Gurgaon online or in any other place to give a unique look and feel to any celebration. The company is known to deliver fresh fragrant flowers to its customers for occasions like birthday, marriage anniversary, office promotion, farewell and other events. Customers have the freedom to choose any flower types based on their preference and the type of occasion. The company has the stockpile of bl
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Puja Rani

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Maria's Blog

Sustainable Roofing Options for Your Home

Climate change, deforestation, air pollution. You hear about these things when you turn on the news, pick up the morning paper, and in conversation with friends. The environment and the impact you have on it is an important issue, and you do your best to use sustainable living practices to lighten your carbon footprint. However, when it comes to your roof, you may not know which options will help with that goal. In this blog, we will discuss a few ways to make your roof as eco-friendly as
Maria Mahohvlic

Maria Mahohvlic

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Maria's Blog

Rooftop Gardens: Coming Soon to a Neighbourhood Near You

Amidst skyscrapers and bustling cities, gardening seems almost a thing of the past. Not anymore. A new trend is hitting cities throughout North America, and it just might be what your business needs. Rooftop gardens are interesting, environmentally-friendly, and even a little edgy. Even if you don’t own a restaurant, your business could benefit from your own rooftop garden. Rooftop Garden Benefits When you think of a successful business, a rooftop garden probably isn’t th
Maria Mahohvlic

Maria Mahohvlic

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Green Energy

What is eco-friendly construction and why should we be paying attention to it?

Over the next 20 years, it is estimated that we will reach our maximum capacity for oil consumption. Furthermore, as the global production of oil decreases – and demand continues to increase – the construction industry is going to need to consider how it can be sustainable and function in a world that will need to be more environmentally friendly. Used within manufacturing processes throughout the Western world, the construction industry depends upon cheap crude oil. Within the UK alone, th
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greenenergy

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Andrew Newitt's Blog

Tips for Creating a Better Waste Management Plan

Waste management has become a serious issue in the world ever since the rise of industrialization and the population boom that started in the 20th century. With over 7 billion people across the globe producing waste within their homes, companies and communities, a need arises to educate people and promote waste management in order to battle the effects of global warming and decrease the harmful effect that waste production has on the environment. Assess the amount of waste you produce
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