Win the War Against Energy Sucking Devices In Your Home

One can find about 20 appliances in the average home. Think about how much electricity your home devices are using right now (even when turned off). How many more devices do households of today host in comparison to a few decades ago? Device Deluge We now have dishwashers, microwaves, coffee makers, computers, DVR’s, iPods, smart phones, and a myriad of other electronic devices hanging...
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The Cost of Installation of Solar Panels

If you are shopping around for solar panels, you should look at the overall cost of installation it could bring. Understanding the solar panel system’s durability and ability to extract renewable energy are just some of the factors that can affect its price. The very first thing that hinders many households from switching to solar power is the price. Before going solar, homeowners often ask how...
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How to Reduce your Energy Bills. Forever.

Energy prices in the UK are at an all-time high. In fact, we are currently paying more to heat our homes and businesses than anywhere else in Europe and the price of gas and electricity has doubled in recent years. As these prices look set to continue, it’s no wonder that we need to start looking at new ways to cut our bills, now and for the future. So why are we paying so much for our gas and...
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The Low Down on Low Energy Low Cost Lighting

So you’ve discovered LED light bulbs and want to get on board with this new ultra low energy technology, partly in order to adopt a slightly more green lifestyle, but not least because of the amount of money you can save. Oh yes, don’t for a minute believe the widespread but entirely pernicious myth that environmentally friendly “alternative” products and processes cost...
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How To Save Money By Making Your Appliances Eco-Friendly!

Eco-friendly changes in your home are not as difficult as they might seem. Whether you are looking to make minor changes or something a lot bigger, you are still helping the environment. Keep reading for insights on how to make the change to a more environmentally friendly home. There are many government incentive programs you can take advantage of when it comes to green energy. Check out your...
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Considerations for Building a Sustainable Home

Sustainable living should not only be about reducing your carbon footprint in your daily activities, it should also be extended to a sustainable building design. This means that when building a house or any other structure for living, we should use eco-friendly products as far as practicable, and design the building so to use as little ongoing resources as possible. You may wonder what choice...
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Recycling your Cell Phone for Charity or Cash

There are more than 100 million cell phones in the United States being thrown away each year, with cell phones being replaced every 18 months on average. Cell phones are made with precious metals and plastics that can be recycled and used to make new items for consumption. Recycling Your Cell Phone for Charity Instead of throwing your cell phone away, you can donate it to charity and get a tax...
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How to Recycle a Bicycle

Recycling your bicycle is the concept of selling your bike for used parts or buying used bicycle parts to replace or enhance something in your bike. It is an international concept, adopted all over the world, and it’s a great way for you to do your part in saving the planet while saving some money. Bicycle shops buy and sell used parts. If you don’t need to buy any parts, they can also repair...
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