If you can recognize the photo here, you’re at least 65 years old, probably 70+. It’s a small generator that converted some of the kinetic energy from your moving bicycle’s tires into the electrical energy required to power your headlight. …
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Pursuing a Coronavirus Vaccine and Renewable Energy Solutions: Walking and Chewing Gum
The ubiquity of news coverage on the cornavirus has offered the fossil fuel industry an opening no one could have anticipated: the opportunity to claim that our civilization is too busy to worry about anything else. They’re using this to …
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From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: Can 3D Printing Be Considered a Green Technology?
Manufacturing may find a greener alternative in 3D printing. It’s no secret that traditional manufacturing methods aren’t exactly eco-friendly. As 3D printing becomes more prevalent, some hail it as a more sustainable choice. But what about it makes it greener?
From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: How Renewable Energy Can Make Food Manufacturing More Sustainable and Efficient
Renewable energy has become cheaper to implement in recent years, giving companies more incentive to use it in their daily operations. An increase in renewable energy means less reliance on fossil fuels — which the food industry frequently contributes to. …
From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: Does Growing Organic Food Require More Energy?
There are plenty of good reasons to get excited about organic farming and growing organic food. Of course, organic agriculture is also sometimes misunderstood. It seeks to produce as much food as possible without the use of genetic engineering and …
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From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: Is Home Automation a Sustainable Option?
Home automation products are no longer solely for people with plentiful disposable incomes. It’s easy to buy them on specialized websites or at home improvement stores, and there are options to suit most budgets. When many individuals think about ways …
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From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: Energy Saving Wastewater Treatment Methods
At wastewater treatment plants, motors, pumps and other kinds of equipment needs to be running constantly, which requires a lot of energy. Around three to four percent of the energy used in the United States is used for wastewater and …
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From Guest Blogger Eileen O’Shanassay: Seven Strategies Homeowners Can Use to Reduce Utility Bills
One of the greatest perks of owning a home is the fun technological renovations you get to make to it, which can help make your home more modern, cozy, and comfortable while also creating substantial savings on your energy bills.
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From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: How Energy Star Roofing Can Make Your Office Building More Energy Efficient
Although it’s important to keep your office building at a comfortable temperature for both employees and visitors, you probably don’t appreciate the high price tag attached to summer electric bills. If you’re looking to trim the cost of air conditioning …
From Guest Blogger Mattea Jacobs: Eight Ways to Save Energy at the Cottage
A cottage by the lake can make a wonderful holiday home for those who want to get away from their busy lifestyle.
