Environmental concerns are starting to dictate more and more of our consumer decisions. From which food to buy to what light bulbs to use, it’s refreshing to see that customers are starting to make great strides to being more environmentally aware.
One area this environmental concern has the potential to influence purchases is fireplaces. (more…)
Whether you drive for pleasure, use your car for commuting to work or drive a van or truck in your professional life it will serve you to become more fuel efficient. Not only will your ability to get more miles out of every litre improve your green credentials it will also save you considerable amounts of money over the long term.
Which Vehicle? (more…)
It’s Earth Month once again, which means two things — Earth Day itself is rapidly approaching, and what better time to reflect on our energy consumption habits.
This year, the Earth Month theme is “Our Planet is in Peril.” What better way to observe this month than be initiating some changes in our own homes. From investing in renewable energy to making a few minor hardware alterations, there’s a lot you can do this month to lessen your carbon footprint. (more…)
There are many advantages to improving the green credentials of your workplace including: a lower carbon footprint which helps the environment; greater appeal to customers who value environmentally friendliness; and monetary savings on your utility bills.
In addition, whether your company is large or small there is a wide variety of environmental legislation in place you need to comply with. Here we are going to examine some eco-friendly strides you can take forward in almost every aspect of your business. (more…)
While there is a running debate as to whether to go totally off-grid or partially off-grid, there is no question in people’s minds about wanting to save on their monthly electric bills. In fact, some are looking to either reduce or totally eliminate their dependency on fossil fuels by improvising their own electric system by the use of solar panels and other solar energy means. (more…)
Are your gas, heating and electricity bills going through the roof? Were you wondering how your home can run on less energy? Being environmentally conscious is not only a popular notion of keeping our planet healthier and cleaner, it will also a great way to save money. Sometimes even implementing simple modifications will save you from financial headaches. It will require some lifestyle changes, but you have the means and the power to make it happen. (more…)
Each year around Earth Day, Kelley Blue Book publishes its list of the Top 10 Green Cars. Whenever I see something like this, I’m reminded of how few people understand the environmental impact of electric vehicles, which includes at a minimum, the following:
• In the U.S. right now, incremental loads on the grid at night are met by burning coal. (more…)
If you’re considering home improvements and renovations and want to incorporate your eco-friendly attitude and beliefs into your projects, you’ll discover several ways in which you can do so. The wealth of energy-efficient home improvements available to modern consumers gives added cost savings that mount up over the years, while purchasing products containing significant amounts of recycled materials gives additional environmentally friendly initiatives to your projects.
Eco-Friendly Renovations for Your Home (more…)
Summer celebrations are national events throughout the world, but while they may seem to be straightforward events, they’re filled with decisions. Whether it’s your grill or your garden furniture, there are always ways we can add to the fun while maintaining an environmentally friendly attitude.
The Best Type of Grill (more…)
While hydrogen fuel is being touted as a cleaner and potentially more affordable alternative to gasoline than electricity, it is still far from being the ideal transportation fuel, considering that the most common methods for producing hydrogen nowadays are not entirely green, as they release certain amounts of carbon dioxide, and are quite expensive, as well. Scientists from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University now claim that they have found a way to change that, and create a method for producing hydrogen fuel that would cut costs and would not have any harmful emissions. (more…)
