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Looks like you? As much as 30 billion kilowatt-hour of energy is wasted because many of us simply forget to shut down our computers when we are not using it anymore. Some of us let our computers on to download stuff; some of us let the computer on to let the music be our lullaby while we doze off; some let it on for the sake of watching the screen saver blaze through their screen. Whatever the

Do you know the secret commercial businesses use as the first line of defense in cleaning? It’s the good old- fashioned doormat. One good door mat can keep 50% of the dirt out of your home! More: continued here

On April 7, the Sustainable Furniture Council held a market seminar titled “Going Green: A 10-Step Program” for manufacturers and retailers. The seminar was presented by SFC board member Jeff Hiller, who spoke about issues surrounding carbon dioxide emissions and deforestation. The session concluded with the following 10 steps for making a business greener. 1. Ask suppliers questions. From wh

Toyota has announced that they are to increase the price of their ever popular Prius by $400 as well as some of their other vehicles; this is so that the Japanese automaker can prop up their profits. This seems a stupid idea, ok I agree that if they need to increase profits increase the price [...]

We drive our cars on it, we build skyscrapers with it. But concrete, one of the most common building materials in the world, has an ugly secret: It’s a major source of carbon dioxide (CO2)... Create And Construct Environment With Harmony

My kid brought home his school yearbook yesterday, telling me “Mom, this thing is EPIC, it’s 400 pages!” My reaction was “It’s a little early to be getting those, isn’t it?” David rolled his eyes and ever-so-helpfully pointed out “There are only four weeks left of school, you know.” A little later, he proudly announced he’ll [...]

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Sirf - Life Looks Greener on the Other Side Anurag Basu’s LIFE IN A METRO mirrored the lives of people living in a metropolis; their individual stories running parallel, rarely crossing each other’s path. SIRF takes a look at the relationships [...]

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Kola stretching yesterday to reach the greener grass. I though she was hilarious. Jeremiah comes Monday to trim feet and I'm on the hunt for Innovator 6, so I can get spring shots started on Monday while I have Jeremiah here, then I will call and make the regular appointment for coggins and a West Nile vaccination for them. Last year, when they got pounded with all at once, they had a reaction, especially Miss Sensitive here, so I thought I'd stagger them this year.Please visit for more horse stories, information and resources.

French La Petite Reine has come up with a greener alternative to business deliveries by using truck-sized cargo bikes. The firm has a fleet of about 60 Cargocycles for hire in Paris, Bordeaux, Rouen, and Dijon. Weighing 80 kg, each Cargocycle can transport about 180 kg of merchandise in its 1,400-liter cargo space. The Cargocycles can go most anywhere and they can park easily between two cars. Cargocycle deliveries are completely nonpolluting, in terms of both emissions and noise. Cargocycles are also available for lease or sale, should you be inclined to have your own.

In celebration of Earth Day, here are 15 ways to make our world a greener place: Turning off your computer when it’s not in use is a smart way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and help fight against the effects of climate change. Turn off all unnecessary lighting. When you leave a room, be sure to turn off the lights. Switch all your bills to paperless or e-statements and consider canceling

With Earth Day approaching, you're probably thinking about the different ways you can do your bit for the environment. Well, if you're reading this, it's a pretty safe bet you're using a computer, and computers generate waste in all kinds of ways. But by changing just a few habits, you can keep more stuff out of landfills, save energy, and even tuck a few extra dollars in your wallet. Here are five ideas to get you started.1. Save Paper and Ink I receive a lot of press releases and other printed documents that I never read more than once (if ever), so when I can get away with it I print on the reverse side of these pieces, reserving my pristine sheets for letters and other important documents. The savings are tangible: I've bought exactly one 500-sheet pack of paper in the last two years.Y

Earth Day is fast approaching, so I thought I’d toss in my two cents for helping conserve our precious resources. This is my small effort at getting greener: a stainless steel water bottle. I use it at the gym. It has a handy sport cap that comes off. It goes in the [...]

City Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe celebrated the addition of nine new electric cars to the Astoria Park fleet with Borough President Helen Marshall, City Councilmembers John Liu and Peter Vallone Jr., New York Power Authority (NYPA) senior vice president of energy services and technology Angelo Esposito and Clean Air Communities Director Debbi Edelstein at Astoria Park on April 9. “The Parks Department is proud to be a leader in experimenting with alternative fuel technology. After all, we are ‘New York’s Greenest’,” Benepe said. “We appreciate the generosity of the New York Power Authority and the Clean Air Communities group for giving us the opportunity to add nine new electric vehicles to the Parks fleet and reduce our

This is my first post as part of Lotus’ Project Support Beauty in Nature.  I had mentioned a few weeks ago that I’m starting to go green and frugal, so I thought I’d update that and this time join Lotus and the others in this great project. My first step (and a big catalyst) in my [...]

Fleet managers from across Australia today will test drive 31 low-emission vehicles at Sandown International Raceway. The event, organised by Future Climate Australia, RACV and EPA Victoria, has been prompted by soaring fuel costs and the new requirements for companies to log and pay for their greenhouse gas emissions. Future Climate Australia executive director Henry O’Clery said that while new vehicle sales exceeded one million for the first time last year, only 13 per cent qualified as low-emission vehicles. “We acknowledge that fleet buyers’ hands are tied due to local vehicle manufacturers lagging behind European and Asian counterparts in terms of LEV production,” he said. “However, this drive day and forum will demonstrate the availability of performance

Many cities are already thinking about banning pesticides; why not ban them from your yard? Consider letting some of the pests be, and investigate natural pest control for the critters you absolutely can’t live with. Your yard will be safer for all the bugs, birds, children and pets that visit it. More: continued here

Experienced landscaper shares trade secrets and shows you how to make your irrigation system keep your lawn green without leaking out extra cash. Learn all about keeping a well maintained irrigation system in four easy steps. More: continued here

“Disloyalty” and “people searching for something better,” (greener grass) are two seperate things. As far as green grass is concerned …. I am no one to talk about “greener grass” — I worked for someone else and ended up starting my own company that competes directly against my previous employer…   Although, I do not consider my move in starting naseba [...]

Fifteen of Indonesia’s most prestigious fashion designers, including from Jakarta: Carmanita, Lenny Agustin, Musa Widiatmodjo, Tuty Cholid, Taruna Kusmayadi, from Semarang: Anne Ava read more

1. Reduce waste and save moneyBusiness waste in the UK carries a high premium. Latest research suggests it can cost as much as 4% of annual turnover. Using recycled and recyclable materials and biodegradable packaging can reduce waste costs dramatically. Specialist recyclers can be found for hazardous waste, such as batteries and chemicals. Printing on both sides of paper obviously helps to save on paper costs.Moving to ‘digital documents’ having the agenda and notes on your computer rather than paper, not only reduces waste but also provides an easily found record of the event.Check for leaking taps in the office kitchen and ensure the sink has a plug to use when washing up.2. Reduce energy and save moneySwitching off your computers, printers, other equipment and lights at night are e

1. Reduce waste and save moneyBusiness waste in the UK carries a high premium. Latest research suggests it can cost as much as 4% of annual turnover. Using recycled and recyclable materials and biodegradable packaging can reduce waste costs dramatically. Specialist recyclers can be found for hazardous waste, such as batteries and chemicals. Printing on both sides of paper obviously helps to save on paper costs.Moving to ‘digital documents’ having the agenda and notes on your computer rather than paper, not only reduces waste but also provides an easily found record of the event.Check for leaking taps in the office kitchen and ensure the sink has a plug to use when washing up.2. Reduce energy and save moneySwitching off your computers, printers, other equipment and lights at night are e

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For a long time, we have heard about the therapeutic qualities that plants and flowers bring to our senses. Sadly, if you see how nature is treated these days, you will notice that people do not pay attention so much anymore to the environmental problems. What can we do about this? It’s as [...]

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Greenpeace produces a guide every year that ranks and scores the major electronics manufacturing companies based upon their commitment to a healthier environment. You can read the full Greenpeace Guide HERE. In the beginning years of Greenpiece's guide, the computer/iPod maker Apple scored a pathetic 2.5/10. Within a year Apple improved its score to 5.5. A few months later, that score went up to

There's big changes underway at Cisco Systems (CSCO), as the San Jose, CA based internet networking gear maker gets ready to face a changed global business environment, with an increasing focus on green technology, a globalised workforce and the direct impact of the credit crisis on U.S. businesses. Scott Moritz, Fortune Magazine, writes that Cisco is cutting costs in preparation of expected

Sirf - Life Looks Greener on the Other Side Life is like a highway in the night, you don’t know what awaits you on the next turn, still people move on with hope in their heart and dreams in their eyes. [...]

Green to its core, this Zero electric motocross bike does make its mark in making this world a better place to live in. Or at least your neighborhood! Because it won’t disturb you with all the noise that the two-stroke gasoline engines produce. And along with producing no noise, it also doesn’t need gas and has performance on par with a 250cc gasoline bike. And if you are asking for more, then you better go for a run darling! Powered by 300 amps it will be able to hit 0 -30 within 2 seconds, with 100% torque being made available at all instances. Weighing just 140 pounds, a 2 hour charge offers a 40 mile range. So if I have got you appreciating this electric bike then, dig out $7,450 or $8,350 for standard and high power models respectively.tags:Electric Bike Scooter Electric Motorbike

 Tossing an old refrigerator is greener than installing solar panels? You're got to be kidding, right? Solar is green. Solar is cool. Solar is NOW! Refrigerators are like, boring, boring, boring. How can tossing something as retro as my garage beer refrigerator be greener than solar.  Well, if you will bear with me while I haul out some dusty old ideas from economics...<cough, cough, blowing dust away> , I'll try to explain it to you. It's somewhere around here with the slide rules and punch cards...Ah, Here we are, Life Cycle Costing. It's the magic bullet the California Energy Commission uses to explain why they make builders use better insulation levels or use insulated glass in new construction. The principle is that it's unfair to efficient tec

As responsible human beings it is our moral duty that we leave this world a better place than we got it from our ancestors. There is an ardent need for saving the environment that is being polluted by emissions given out by the extensive use of gasoline. The conventional and traditional fuel sources are becoming more [...]

Being divorced leaves a bad taste in the mouth for the thought of marriage and that all allusive idea of romance and love. What about love? Do we ever really have it? Is there something that others are doing to find it? These questions haunt the mind of singles everywhere. Never fear singles - you [...]

The size of your service business can drop overnight; when a recession hits, there is often little advance warning that customers will vanish. Taking time now to assess how vulnerable your business may be, and to identify where you can go to offset the damage of a recession, will help you survive an economic downturn. More: [...]

Lenovo announced the ThinkCentre M57/M57P “Eco” ultra small desktop PC, the first desktop PC from any manufacturer to receive GREENGUARD certification, and Lenovo’s most environmentally responsible desktop PC to date. The ThinkCentre M57/M57P is EPEAT Gold rated, Energy Star 4.0 rated, and the first ThinkCentre with recycled material from consumer plastics. “We are quite proud to [...]

What is it with us Canadians? Do we suffer from ‘the grass is always greener, the sand always warmer’ syndrome? During a -40 snap, you bet we do. And it’s not all bad either.Due to increases in salaries and the great rise in Alberta real estate values have helped make many Albertans quite well off. Our strong dollar and the perceived bargains in the U.S. have brought droves of Realtors and salesmen from South of the border to flog their wares, when we’re feeling at our most vulnerable-bitter winter.Albertans are prime targets.I too admit to a weakness for a house on a palm-treed beach. Actually, I’m lucky to have two palm trees in my garden but their leaves turn brown and fall off during cold spells, far from the beach of my dreams.The number one thing to remember is that Albe

In America, there are many ways to get from here to there. For years, the single most popular mode of transportation for most Americans was the car. As gas prices rise to that terrifying $4.00/gallon threshold, many are beginning to look for cheaper alternatives for business trips and family vacations. Cost shouldn't be the only consideration when planning your next trip. You should also think

"High Hopes" Beyond the horizon of the place we lived when we were young In a world of magnets and miracles Our thoughts strayed constantly and without boundary The ringing of the division bell had begun Along the Long Road and on down the Causeway Do they still meet there by the Cut There was a ragged band that followed in our footsteps Running before time took our dreams away Leaving the myriad small creatures trying to tie us to the ground To a life consumed by slow decay The grass was greener The light was brighter With friends surrounded The nights of wonder..."High Hopes" is a song from the 1994 Pink Floyd album, The Division Bell, written by David Gilmour and Polly Samson.

Victor and Hillary are down on their luck to the point that they allow tourists to take guided tours of their castle. But Charles Delacro, a millionaire oil tycoon, visits, and takes a liking to more than the house. Soon, Hattie Durant gets involved and they have a good old fashioned love triangle.Directed by: Stanley DonenProduced by: Stanley Donen, James H. WareStarring: Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Jean Simmons, ...This movie is in the Public Domain.Watch The Grass Is Greener Here

this is an article i've been meaning to post but haven't gotten around to formatting. so now, i have! in case any of you are taking the plunge into the appliance world, or replacing an older one, here's some help. We spend about $1,900 on energy costs every year according to EnergyStar.gov. If all appliances in a home are replaced with EnergyStar certified ones, we could save ourselves up to $80

People these days have become more concerned about their health and have started take precautions in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Numerous methods like exercises, meditation, yoga and medicines are there that helps you in taking care of your health. Have you ever thought of a drink or a food item that also benefits your [...]

My recommendation for Canadian Dollar (FXC) was up 8% in a week before pulling back these last couple of days. Another currency that I like is the Swiss Franc. In fact, I opened a position in FXF on Friday. -- Faisal LaljeeFull Disclosure: I own FXF but do not own FXC. However, my positions can change anytime without notice.

Do you feel that you are not being as green as you can be at your office? Could you do a little more to help the environment, but not sure what else you could do?Here are a few tips you can implement into your everyday life at the office and even at home:Use recycling bins (this is an obvious one) along side of your garbage can. I have an extra recycling bin just for confidential documents to be shredded by all my staff members.Leave the air conditioner/heat off before 8:00 am.Carpool with co-workers when you can and share the payment of gas, mileage, etc. or take transit.Send items to colleagues, printers, etc. with used oversized envelopes, since they don't need professional looking envelopes.Print on both sides of sheets or even print on the blank side of a used sheet if it's just for notes or your own files.Try asking your IT department to change your old monitors to flat screens, since they use up less energy and give off less heat.Resuse No. 10 envelopes for petty cash distribu

They say the grass is always greener but, of course, it never really is because sometimes there’s a whole lot of moss in amongst it. Take for instance the off and on popularity of Brits moving to France…. The majority do it because they are trying to get away from the bad things in British life these days. They don’t like the rising crime and the bad schools and the too fast pace of life. So, they look towards France and it seems like the UK was maybe 30 years ago. It is, but would you really have wanted to go back to the UK of 30 years ago? Yes, there’s not that much crime in the areas in which Brits habitually move but then there’s not much crime in the UK countryside either. The schools are certainly more book based, but is that any better. Perhaps the best example for a Brit considering such a move is that the English teachers in France can barely speak English because of their own schooling ie it’s largely bookwork rather than the conversationa

Apple has issued their response to the recent Greenpeace report published on Monday. The report found several hazardous chemicals, including “phthalates”, as well as brominated compounds, which create dioxin when burned, in half the samples. What do they have to say about it? read more

This article is just one of more than 14,000 blog articles being published on the internet today as part of Blog Action Day. The entire M-Network is participating and writing articles to participate in this incredible effort. There are many ways you can make a difference in the environment and make your money greener including eliminating paper, driving more energy efficient cars, etc. I would like to focus on investing. There are a number of new mutual funds that you can invest in that will not only make a difference in the environment but will also provide you with strong returns. Here are just 10 of the literally hundreds available: Winslow Green Growth (WGGFX) Objective: The Winslow Green Growth Fund (”the Fund”) seeks capital appreciation through environmentally responsible investing in small growth companies that have a positive or neutral impact on the environment Inception Date: 5/3/1994 10 Year Avg Return: 15.56% Calvert Global Alternative Energy (CGAEX) Obje

I was all set to do a post today about my wonderful neighbor V and A who have been helping so much during these past few weeks. I know V and A visit here occasionally, so apologies. I’ll do a post on you guys next week. Rage before praise.Which brings me to the point of this post. Be warned, there is a rant coming up. And while I am at it, screw objectivity. Whoa. This is oddly liberating. As I was pulling into my work campus, I tuned to BBC World to know what’s going on with the world, but mostly to just amaze the security by not listening to loud hard rock for once, I caught a half-sentence. Something about Gore and the IPCC being awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. This was as expected as Chip throwing a nuclear tantrum at the grocery store I suppose; with Gore’s film winning the Oscar and everything, and Climate Change the hot button topic of the century, but one, well, hopes against hope.I don’t know what tortures me more. The fact that the guy who once claimed to hav

Everyone is talking about global warming, let’s start to do something in our daily life to save our environment from the impact of global warming. Here are the 3 simple tips everyone can do to make your working life greener! Use your own mug or cup. Do not use paper cup. Use your own cup even there are paper cups provided  beside the water dispenser machine. The main purpose of paper cups is for visitors or vendors only. Shut down your computer before you go back from work. Saves electricity and saves $$$ for your company as well. Only print out when it’s necessary. If printing is required, use duplex printer for double-sided printing is possible. Use recycle paper for not important documents.

Volkswagen wants American drivers to know about diesels. Especially its clean diesels and how they can help the environment. To spread the word, VW begins its Dieselution Tour today, pulling an educational trailer around the country and setting up shop at environmental events. Inside, computer screens and displays showcase the benefits of diesels and ask visitors to take a “sustainability quiz” or measure their car’s carbon footprint. The message is far from subtle: Clean diesels can help the environment and save you money. “We want to show Americans that today’s clean diesel technology is a quantum leap from the powerplants introduced nearly 30 years ago,” said Stefan Jacoby, CEO of Volkswagen of America. Jump the image below to read continue… + Honda Accord Tourer Concept and i-DTEC at Frankfurt + 2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R Ready To Rock 2007 Tokyo Motor Show + Volkswagen V-Dub Up! Coming to Tokyo,LA Motor Show 2007  + 2007 Tokyo Motor Show

Some companies have considered the implementation of new green standards as something that may hinder sales and operations but not Royal Philips Electronics. In fact, the popular electronics and gadget manufacturing giant has been upbeat on potential new earnings and revenue once it settles down its green-compliant products by 2012. Philips’ fourth EcoVision program also aims to increase the energy efficiency of its operations by 25% and double its investment in green innovations to EUR1 billion in the next five years. Philips said that these targets mean that by the end of 2008 all the company’s offices will be outfitted with energy efficient lighting systems and that further reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions will be realized in production and distribution. Read in full: Philips to double sales from green products to 30% of revenue compliant products, earth friendly, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, gadget, Gadgets, Green Design, Green Living, Green News, popular e

With faster train services, it's never been easier to reach a French farmhouse or Spanish villa without flying or driving, writes Zoe Dare Hall. "In the past two years, I've seen a massive increase in people choosing trains because of eco-concerns," says Mark Smith, who runs www.seat61.com, a guide to train routes and fares. "You'd think that people would mainly be pootling to France and Belgium but for a long time Italy was the most popular destination, followed by Spain then France," he adds.

If people are getting wiser today with their choice of goods to buy, the same should be instilled if companies are to maintain their competitive edge. No longer is it a matter of relying on the brand name for competency but rather also looking into the composition of raw materials and resource used towards producing a final product for consumer purchase. People have become health conscious and this does not entirely focus on the environment they are living. The usual basic necessities and needs have become the center of controversy for various groups hence, the need to buy wisely is now certainly emphasized. Consumers will not be as flexible when it comes to purchasing commodities and products. It all boils down towards knowing what to purchase and what they can get out of it. Organizations need to adhere towards green standards. Otherwise, they may end up folding operations due to lack of reliability as far as benefits are concerned. Source: Maximixing the Impacts of the Green Lif

The Internet doesn't produce belching smokestacks or toxin-spewing drainpipes. Instead, the environmental impact of the data centers that power the Web and private networks is about as visible as the electrons moving around a company's servers.But visible or not, the ecological and economic costs of those servers are massive. A report released last week by the Environmental Protection Agency estimated that U.S. data centers (collections of computers used to power businesses' and government agencies' IT infrastructures and Web sites) consumed around 61 billion kilowatt-hours in 2006 at a cost of about $4.5 billion. That's about 1.5% of total U.S. electricity consumption, more than the electricity used by American televisions, or equivalent to the output of about 15 typical power plants.As the Internet expands and data centers multiply, networking hardware is only getting more power-hungry. U.S. server energy consumption is more than twice what it was in 2000, the EPA's report says

Solar cells currently available require direct sunlight to operate efficiently. They are also way too expensive for home-owners and they require a lot energy to manufacture. A new technology being developed could solve this:Dr Wayne Campbell and researchers at Massey University's Nanomaterials Research Centre in New Zealand have developed a range of colored dyes for use in dye-sensitized solar cells. The synthetic dyes are made from simple organic compounds closely related to those found in nature. The dyes being tested are based on compounds like synthetic chlorophyll and haemoglobin.The cells being developed operate efficiently in low-light conditions – making them ideal for cloudy weather. The dyes could be impregnated in roofs, walls, window glass and eventually even clothing to produce power. Wonderful possibilities.The cells are made from titanium dioxide – a plentiful, renewable and non-toxic white mineral use

I’ve always been a big fan of DAViES GATES so I couldn’t wait to try some products from the new Sea Grass Collection, which captures green essence of sea grass and sun-warmed sand dunes. Calming. I’m always on the hunt for a great hand cream because well, chapped hands aren’t attractive and they hurt. Smoothing Hand Cream ($18/3.5oz) has ingredients like Vitamin E, Panthenol and certified organic sea algae extract, so massage this whipped cream on a few times daily because it leaves you with soft silky happy hands. I’ve also been using the collection's Hydrating Body Lotion ($18/9.25oz) that comes in a pump style bottle for easy application. This rich cream contains hydrating ingredients so use it on your entire body to rid yourself of dry skin and it also stimulates new cell growth. Check out the entire Sea Grass collection, which includes a variety of products in various scents. Both @ daviesgate.com ~Randi

Traditionally folk festivals are regarded as being green, but this weekend at the Edmonton Folk Festival, the organisers intend to be going even greener and they have really great ways of doing this. The first thing is the introduction of solar panels, these are to be set up around the main retail tent area, which will be enough to power those all important cash registers and other electrical items, this idea to produce as much solar power possible. Also if there is one thing that all festivals have an abundance of, that is empty beer cups that just linger around for days, these are now going to be eco friendly, because they are made from cornstarch, which will decompose in only a matter of months. Source [The Calgary Sun] Arts and Entertainment, Eco Friendly, edmonton folk festival, folk festivals, green events, North America, organisers, Solar Power

Save the Earth - drive a car!Under the category of news that will almost certainly not get the coverage it deserves, environmentalist Chris Goodall writes in the Times that 'eating less and driving to save energy would be better'. He's calculated that food production is now so energy-intensive that more carbon is emitted providing a person with enough calories to walk to the shops than a car would emit over the same distance. Blimey. The article also mentions that Britain's rail safety and standards board recently admitted that catching a diesel train is now twice as polluting as travelling by car for an average family.You can be even friendlier to the environment by making sure you're driving in a fuel-efficient manner - this interesting piece on 4Car reveals how improper driving behaviour can hugely increase a car's fuel consumption and negate the advantage of having bought a more fuel-efficient car in the first place. Just be careful - that downhill coasting sounds a bit hair

Some green tips that we can practice daily (from GreenPeace), let’s see have many of it I’m practising… Water1.Fix any leaky water pipes. Even a small drip can add up to a lot of water over time. (It saves our water bill as well)2.Wash your car the natural way – wait till it rains. (This is what i practice normally, the main reason is I’m too lazy to wash my car. But who knows that it actually saved water in the natural way…) Energy1.Use compact fluorescent light bulbs. (This is what i do and i keep on mentioning this on this blog as well)2.Avoid using cars – walk, cycle or use public transportation whenever possible. (As i mentioned in my previous post on 5 simplest ways to reduce Global Warming, plan your journey ahead will also help to save energy.)3.Avoid anything battery operated (or use rechargeable or solar rechargeable if batteries are unavoidable). (I think AA and AAA batteries are the most widely use in our household, rechargeable

I always thought Aquaman was supposed to be some kind of environmentalist, but as we see here, he doesn't think twice about polluting the ocean with unknown chemicals.Um... seriously Aquaman, maybe we ought to have a HazMat unit check out those chemicals. They could be toxic...Nah, they'll wash right off in the salt water. If they don't come out, I'll treat the stains with soap made from the brains of baby seals. No worries!

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In Irvine, the trees are always greener, and like Lake Wobegon, “the women are strong, the men are good looking, and all the children are above average.” After all, everyone wants to live here; which is, of course, why house prices will never go down in Irvine. Except maybe here… Asking Price: $618,800 Purchase Price: $645,000 Purchase Date: 4/25/2005 Address: 4661 Green Tree Lane, Irvine, CA 92612 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.75 Sq. Ft.: 1,560 Year Built: 1969 Stories: 1 Type: Condominium View: Other County: Orange Neighborhood: University Park $/Sq. Ft.: $397 MLS#: S479186 Status: Active on market On Redfin: 105 days Unsold in 90+ days On Redfin, “UNBELIVERABLE PRICE , VIEW OF GREENBELT , 3 BEDROOM 1.75 BATH OPEN CATHERAL CEILING LIVING ROOM W/ INVITED FIREPLACE, FORMAL DINING ROOM, KITCHEN WITH VIEW OF YARD AND GREENBELT. MASTER BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE PATIO. U. C. IRVINE, UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL ARE CLOSED BY. THIS HOM

I'm getting more and more emails telling me about how New York home improvement companies are using more environmentally friendly materials and methods of shipping. I just received an email from our New York backyard enclosure manufacturer telling us of a more eco-friendly shipping method that they will be using from now on. They no longer ship on wooden pallets, which use up trees, but will now use a more environmentally sound copolymer polypropylene. These new devices are reusable and compeltely recyclable. They also weigh just 2 lbs per pair, so when your NY sunroom gets shipped there will be a savings in fuel consumption, further reducing emissions and taxing of resources.The Hudson Valley home improvment community has always been interested in protecting our environment. We are always searching for better, lighter, recyclable materials that can bring you the finest Westchester County sunrooms, conservatories, and solariums, while preserving our earth for countless generations to

I’m from Nova Scotia, so when I read this, I felt the need to write about it. The government of Nova Scotia is finally aligning with the largest environmental non-profit in the province, The Ecology Action Centre, in an effort to combat climate change.The Ecology Acton Centre is supporting the government’s greenhouse gas targets of reducing gas emissions to 10% below 1990 levels by 2020 and their plan to have at least 18.5% of the province’s energy being produced by renewable resources by 2013. Co-operation is key to creating successful green initiatives, and this collaboration should be successful! I at lest hope it will be! via chronicle herald collaboration, combat climate change, Eco Friendly, ecology action centre, gas emissions, gas targets, government of nova scotia, greenhouse gas, initiatives, North America, Politics, renewable resources

As many of you know, Bahrain was once known as the “island of a million palm trees”. Unfortunately, that’s history now and what we have today is a concrete jungle instead. If you look at an aerial picture of Bahrain, you easily notice how yellow the place is as opposed to say Abu Dhabi, which you wouldn’t even think is a desert. For a while, at least for the government, a garden meant having a few swings, maybe a basketball court, a café, few trees and plants here and there and loads of brick. Even the walkways weren’t green enough. The word green must have not been in their dictionary. I think the general complaint was that it’s too expensive to maintain those gardens, yet, you look at other cities and notice that they use sewage water instead and thrive in keeping their cities green. I remember last summer, there were some serious talks about making the country a greener place, etc. and that this initiative would start with planting more trees here and there and with t

Warren McLaren has written an extensive article on TreeHugger on how to green your outdoor sports. Although this is not a gadget I highly recommend reading the article for two reasons: (more…)

It is apparent that most people would find it hard to give up their comfortable means of moving from one place to another. Hence, what people can do is to perhaps do the next best thing, maintain it properly. Cars need the proper maintenance to be able to perform properly for the environment and personal safety. Oil checks and tire pressures are important aspects since they all lead up to the emitting pollution coming from the car engines of a car. The smoke emitted is the main cause for alarm of air pollution, burned fuel that contributes to polluted atmospheres. Check out the video to get a thing or tow on how to properly maintain your car. VideoJug: How To Drive Green - Maintenance air pollution, atmospheres, Auto, carbon neutral, cars, car engines, Green Transportation, Health and Well being, oil checks, personal safety, proper maintenance, Reduce, tire pressures, Video Clips, Zero Emissions

Greenerchoices.org is a website modeled on the classic Consumer Report that is designed to allow you to make educated choices about the products you purchase, including automobiles, gardening products, appliances and electronics. Their website declares is a Web-based initiative to inform, engage, and empower consumers about environmentally-friendly products and practices. GreenerChoices.org offers an accessible, reliable, and practical source of information on buying “greener” products that have minimal environmental impact and meet personal needs. It’s Green Ratings section lets you compare side-by-side the leading brands in the category of your choice, it teaches you hoe to take yourself off those annoying marketing lists and has a neat toxics page which teaches you what toxins are in which products. It’s another great electronic resource for anyone who wants to become a more knowledgeable consumer. Auto, consumer report, DIY, Eco Friendly, electronic resource, envir

The Vans Warped Tour has been trying to introduce new eco-initiatives to the tour every year, in hopes of not only becoming a more environmentally-friendly space, but to spread the message of eco-awareness. The 2007 tour is no different. The Vans Warped Tour Press release states The tour will continue to implement and develop its “Warped Eco Initiatives” (WEI), including: biodiesel fuel for touring trucks and buses, environmentally friendly catering for bands and crew courtesy of Tada Catering and a solar-powered sound system. In 2007, Warped will also team with Philippe Cousteau’s environmental organization Earth Echo International, which “empowers individuals to take action to sustain and enhance our water planet.” [Tour founder and producer, Kevin] Lyman and the Vans Warped Tour strive to develop multiple ways to help the environment and create awareness through action. For show dates, participants and information on their other awesome initiatives, like backstage passes f

Apple has been criticized by some environmental organizations for not being a leader in removing toxic chemicals from its new products, and for not aggressively or properly recycling its old... The Blog for those who love Apple products, design, art and want to be always up to date about the latest news from Apple.

The season of random green things appearing at the tips of every available brown thing out in the yard is finally upon us, mostly noted by the fact that the fiery heat box in the basement hasn’t done one of its typical, “click-click-click-WHOOSH!” things in awhile.    The cat is decidedly more calm for the fact. Of course, things around here have kept me busier than a triple-phallus endowed billygoat, but what else is new?  The mere fact that I stay vertical on a regular basis is something to be proud of, I think.    Note to self:   Gloat to mother figure sometime. The lawn is growing great guns which means that I will probably be unable to avoid mowing it on the weekend, lest my neighbors form a lynch mob and drag me to the town square.   The pretty, round, yellow flowers are peeking their way above the verdant blades, shining happily to the sun.   I will certainly have a moment of contrition when I push my way into their domain and violently hack them down

The season of random green things appearing at the tips of every available brown thing out in the yard is finally upon us, mostly noted by the fact that the fiery heat box in the basement hasn’t done one of its typical, “click-click-click-WHOOSH!” things in awhile.    The cat is decidedly more calm for the fact. Of course, things around here have kept me busier than a triple-phallus endowed billygoat, but what else is new?  The mere fact that I stay vertical on a regular basis is something to be proud of, I think.    Note to self:   Gloat to mother figure sometime. The lawn is growing great guns which means that I will probably be unable to avoid mowing it on the weekend, lest my neighbors form a lynch mob and drag me to the town square.   The pretty, round, yellow flowers are peeking their way above the verdant blades, shining happily to the sun.   I will certainly have a moment of contrition when I push my way into their domain and violently hack them down

Today I made an effort to cook green. For lunch I made mixed bean burgers (home made) and for dinner I made root vegetables (red beats, sweat potatoes, carrots, root celery, burdock and turnips) baked in the oven. I cheated a little by making a side dish of two fried chicken thighs, in case the kids would refuse the main dish. My wife was very pleased with my new cooking. The kids liked the burgers (and the chicken). Cooking vegetarian food is probably not that hard once you get into it, but I am not planning to go totally vegetarian. A shift of focus rather. In western cooking meat is normally the main object in a meal. In Japanese cooking, which I have become quite familiar with, meat often comes like a side dish. You get a set of bowls with various foods, often you get rice, soup, vegetables (from land or sea) and a sensible portion of fish or meat. In this format meat isn't the main component of the meal, it gets a more peripheral role. I think I will try to adopt this way more of

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Disappearing trees, a polluted river and a handful of concerned citizens. Delhi, burning under the scorching summer sun, heralded World Earth Day Sunday, by raising its voice on various issues that are pricking our fragile ecosystem. “We are on the brink of a challenge,” said Ravi Aggarwal of Toxics Link, an environmental NGO. “The issue of stopping deforestation and felling of trees in the name of development needs to be addressed immediately and a day such as this is a good platform to raise consciousness among the people,” he said. Sensitisation of people is what Manoj Misra, convenor of the Yamuna Jiye Abhiyan, also believes in. An initiative to save the Yamuna river from further pollution, the Abhiyan was to take out a candlelight vigil on the banks of the Yamuna later in the day. “Since today is the world earth day, we want to use this as a platform to reach out to the common man as well as to the higher powers,” Misr

The United States Supreme Court ruling on regulating greenhouse gases in an effort to curb global warming is unprecedented news! In a sharply divided judgment, the court ruled Monday that greenhouse gases are pollutants, and so the federal Environmental Protection Agency was wrong to say it had no mandate to regulate such emissions. The decision dealt a new blow to the administration of President George W. Bush, which is steadfast in refusing any limits on US industry or on its gas-guzzling cars, arguing it could hurt the country's economy. So what does this mean for my portfolio? Should I lose my gas/oil stocks? I dunno. That's for you and your financial planner to decide. However, this ruling makes for an interesting situation. For the first time in history, the United States is stepping up to the plate to hedge global warming, which is good for alternative energy stocks! Be on the lookout for FuelTech (FTEK) and Covanta (CVA). FuelTech helps coal power plants save money and emissi

I've had a good few days lately, nothing spectatular, just constant steady profit. I've only been averaging 3 lays a day and I've been in good form. Racing is still pretty quiet but evening racing starts on Friday which is a good sign. The Grand National was a great race, shame about the start, the starter for sure needs a word! Couldn't find the winner but looking back the winner fitted into the stats nicely, not sure why I didn't see it, lol.I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about where I want to be and I think it's Dubai. I like being in the UK but there's something missing and I can't pinpoint it. Perhaps I'll enjoy the UK more when I'm more settled and financially happy. I can't touch my racing bank as I'm trying to build it up, I knew this all before I came but still something doesn't feel right. I think come June I'll be back in Dubai and reassess things from there. It's funny sometimes when you think things will be miles better when they actually aren't.

by Brian Wingfield At first glance, the pro-environmental rulings handed down by the Supreme Court this week seem to bode unfavorably for utility companies as owners of power plants that produce harmful greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide.But in fact, the twin decisions could actually give a boost to energy companies that are already betting their future on investment in alternative fuel

After posting the article below and mentioning green cars I decided to take a look and see what I could find. What I found was a top ten list of the greenest vehicles on the road. Top of the charts however was the Honda Civic GX. I had never heard of the Honda Civic GX before so I checked it out. The Honda Civic GX is a natural gas engine car.This car is already available in places like New York and California. They always get the cool stuff first. The price tag is very high however at $24,590 it is a lot to pay for a civic.Then there is the question about fueling The Honda Civic GX. Apparently you can purchase a device called the Phill. It hooks to your existing natural gas line so you can fuel your car. I have very little faith that the average consumer can fill their car in their garage and not blow it to smithereens. But maybe I am cynical.Also while looking at the Civic GX I saw a link to the Honda cars that were at SEMA. Each of those cars were built for performance including a 5

Against my better judgment, I’m writing about work. However, it will not contain the horrifically boring details that will spiral you in to mashing your head against the wall or shoveling mass chocolate chip cookies in to your face like I do nightly. No, I will spare you the details. Instead, I’m going to talk about .......... Come by for the post tags: parenting reflecting teaching toddler wahm working+from+home+mom

All this talk about peeing reminds me of something — tea! For years I was caffeine free, not counting chocolate (not one square, bar, truffle, cocoa or….) for health and crankiness reasons (Can you believe I used to be MORE cranky? Well, who’s asking you anyway, chump?). Then, the Kid. In crept a little green tea from time to time. With that jolt, I’d scrub the floor with a toothbrush. Towards the end of her napping career (;O), she started waking up earlier, so….more green tea. Now, no naps, and add to that, middle of the night bed-crashing. So, dawn breaks, and I am TIRED. I don’t need tons of sleep, not like some people I married, but ideally a good 8 1/2 hours has me waking with eyelids gliding easily up, rather than the eyeball scraping rough-housing we have now. Anyway, I am ditching the herbal stuff and coasting through new green teas. Lately, honey ginseng from Celestial Seasonings and Stash chai. I am still hunting for that perf

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There are encouraging signs that electronic goods such as PCs and mobile phones could become 'greener', according to the latest review of electronics manufacturers' policies published by Greenpeace today...

Bert Dodson in Vermont8" x 10" pencil and coloured pencil in Moleskine sketchbookcopyright Katherine TyrrellWhat's the ultimate challenge? Well my personal artistic 'top ten' has probably got to include doing a quick sketch over lunch of the man who wrote one of the best selling books about drawing - and then trying to colour it afterwards purely from memory!My sketch is of Bert Dodson, the author of "Keys to Drawing". This book, published by North Light Books, is on the shelves of many people keen on learning how to improve their drawing. It's certainly sat on my shelves for nearly 20 years ever since I was able to find time for art again after I finally came to the end of my long haul through post grad qualifications/degrees.When I planned the trip to New England I had no idea that Bert lived in Vermont within a 'day trip' driving distance of Nicole. I knew he had a new book coming out as we had corresponded off and on. Anyway, he emerged from under all the page proofs at

As responsible human beings it is our moral duty that we leave this world a better place than we got it from our ancestors. There is an ardent need for saving the environment that is being polluted by emissions given out by the extensive use of gasoline. The conventional and traditional fuel sources are becoming more [...]