Solar energy doesn’t get enough credit in the United States. While European countries have embraced the power of the sun, it’s much less widely used in America. In 2013, renewable energy sources only accounted for approximately 10% of total energy consumption and 13% of electricity generation in the U.S (EIA). Many...
read moreSo you go to use the remote to change the TV channel and nothing happens. Changing the batteries within the remote will make it work again but what do you do with the old batteries? You should no longer put them into the bin but instead recycle them, let’s look at how. One of the easiest places to recycle your old batteries is the...
read moreWhile growing a garden is one of the most environmentally friendly activities you can engage in, you can cause more harm than good for the planet if you use chemical-laden substances to get rid of weeds and pests. Herbicides and pesticides can quickly spread and contaminate your soil and neighbors’ land, too. It’s...
read moreNowadays, we are so used to having electricity that an hour long brownout would actually leave us whining. However, we also know the consequences if all our resources run out (and would leave us whining for all eternity), but the question is, are we doing something to avoid that day from coming? No? Shame. But hey, some people are...
read moreAs we should all be aware by now, heating our home can become very costly all too easily; not only in terms of money out of pockets, but the environmental impact humanity is having on our planet. When we heat our homes our heating systems are normally running off gas, oil or electricity, the first two of which are non-renewable and...
read moreGreen living used to be viewed as simply a passing fad. However, new research and new technology encouraged consumers to seek out both organic goods and eco-friendly services. However, many people still associate natural products and “green” behaviors with a high price tag. The truth is, there are simple tips that homeowners can...
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