The world is starting to melt. Slowly but surely, global warming is taking it's toll. The polar ice caps are melting, the oceans are rising. This can't be good news for you and me. Can we do something about it. You bet!
There are a bunch of little things you can do. I'll list them later, but I'm committed to the big energy savers that are really starting to become accepted. In my option there are three big ones:
- Solar Power
- Wind Power
- Hydrogen Power
Solar panels have been around for years, but few have used them effectively. New technologies are creating greater value for the consumer. A forward thinking company named Citizenre has introduced a plan to allow homeowners to rent the equipment, lock in their rate for 25 years, and generate their own power. And get this--no equipment cost. Pretty cool huh. For more info visit
http://www.jointhesolution.com/vap4solar
Wind Power has come long way. You've probably seen those huge wind turbines from the highway. They generate huge amounts of electricity for thousands of homeowners and businesses. Well, that technology is available to the homeowners too. I'm working on a great offering that will affordable, work in less then 10 mph wind, and won't take up much room.
Hydrogen power is one of the least know, but potentially biggest cost savings, pollution stopping method of power available today. Imaging running any engine (car, boat, truck, generator) on just plain water! It is possible. I have a team of people working on an offering right now. There will be hybrid options, DIY kits, and turn key solutions available. Stay tuned!
Overall, I reccomend becoming more eco friendly. Lower your own "carbon footprint". There are alot of little things we can do. One thing is that we can use products that are "green seal approved". Start looking for this logo:
You can get more info by visiting http://www.greenseal.org
There are many ways to save energy and thereby help save the environment.
I'll list a dozen here, and if you want to read visit:
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=12-ways-it-is-easy-being-green&page=2
Here is the condensed version:
1.Mow Down Emissions
Battery-powered push mowers have been on a roll in 2008. Cut the grass, then plug your mower into a standard wall outlet to recharge it. The emissions savings can be substantial: according to the Environmental Protection Agency, running a typical two-stroke, gasoline-powered push mower for an hour creates as much pollution as driving a typical sedan for four hours.
2. Dead Bulb Depository
Everyone’s rushing to replace old incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), which last longer and use far less electricity. The bulbs contain tiny amounts of mercury, however, so tossing them in the garbage when they do finally burn out poses an environmental hazard. Most trash collectors won’t take them. To help, Home Depot is now accepting used CFLs at all its 1,970 building supply stores. A few other retailers such as True Value and IKEA are also taking the dead lamps.
3. Blow Up the Car (Tires)
You’ve heard it before: making sure your car’s tires are properly inflated can improve your gas mileage by up to 3 percent. But when was the last time you actually checked how they were doing? While you’re trying to remember, consider this: if you drive 15,000 miles in a year and get 25 miles per gallon, a 3 percent improvement will save about 17.5 gallons of gasoline, which at four dollars a gallon is $70. And of course, the gain means less oil consumed and fewer greenhouse gases emitted.
While you’re at it, consider getting a tune-up; it can improve mileage by 4 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. And the biggest gain of all: replacing a clogged air filter can raise fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent.
4. Wrap the Heater
Water heaters more than five or six years old may not be as energy-efficient as they could be. How to tell? A tank that feels warm to the touch needs more insulation. A jacket or blanket that wraps around the appliance can be purchased from most home centers for only $10 to $20. The collar will pay for itself in a year and continue saving you 4 to 9 percent in water-heating costs—as well as reducing carbon emissions by the local electric utility. The Department of Energy recommends choosing a blanket with an insulating value of at least R-8.
5. Kid Power
If you have children who might be interested in flexing a little political muscle, tell them about the Energy Action Coalition. The grassroots network, whose slogan is “Youth united for clean and just energy,” has a small staff and a larger council and steering committee that help young people organize rallies and publicity campaigns. their districts.
6. Use less bottle water. Bottled water might well be one of the most needlessly wasteful products of modern times. The plastic is made from petroleum, at manufacturing plants that consume plenty of energy and spew emissions. The solution is not hard to decipher: drink water from the tap. And if you must have a bottle with you to fend off certain dehydration in case you’re stranded miles and hours away from any possible source of freshwater, buy a reusable bottle and refill it.
7. Save the Beach
Beaches everywhere are vulnerable to ocean pollution and algal blooms. The
8. Driving 65 miles per hour instead of 75 mph can improve fuel economy by up
to 15 percent.
9. Junk the Mail
The mail you want consumes enough paper. The junk mail you don’t want wastes much more. You can have your name removed from many promotional lists by signing up free at DMAChoice.org. Links to stop telemarketing and e-mail solicitations can be found there, too.
10. At the Office ...
- Print only what you need
- Acquire recycled paper
- Walk, bike or carpool once a week
- Report leaky sinks and running toilets
- Unplug seldom-used machines
- Turn off lights and computers
- Lower the heat after hours
11. Running hot water at a sink for five minutes uses the same amount of energy as burning a 60-watt lightbulb for 14 hours
12. Recycling Hard Stuff
Cell phones: www.recyclewirelessphones.com
Batteries: www.call2recycle.org
Electronics: www.mygreenelectronics.org
Tires: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/tires/live.htm
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