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  • Businesses Going Green
    By: S. Housley | - A business that makes the decision to be environmentally-conscious will often promote goodwill among potential customers, while making the world a better place for future generations. Many businesses hesitate to adopt green practices because they fear it will hurt their bottom line and negatively impact profits. But many eco-conscious businesses discover that they can actually save money and bring in new customers who specifically patronize companies that actively make an effort to be environmen ...
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  • 3 Advantages Of Going Green At Home
    By: Thomas Palmieri | - The Advantages of Going Green at Home are obvious to almost everyone who knows about the effects of acid rain, global warming, poor air quality and the efforts being made to reverse the effects of these environmental disasters we have created for ourselves.

    These 3 advantages of going green at home were written for the few who are not aware we have the power to reverse what we have done, one person at a time.

    Years ago, going green meant spending a lot of money on the e ...

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  • An Easy Start To Going Green
    By: Janet Davis | - By and large, humans are a good-natured species. People try to help each other as they help themselves, and many are growing increasingly concerned about their impact on their environment. Humans can and have impacted their local environment, for good and for ill. Public information campaigns and class action lawsuits have raised awareness of the impact man-made pollutants can have on the environment and on human lives. And conservation projects have demonstrated that people can do wonderful ...
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  • Our Responsibility To Planet Earth
    By: Robert Miller Jordan | - In this time of global warming and climate change, humanity is waking up to the fact that our planet is dying with the continuous abuse and pillaging of its riches and resources. All over the planet, changes are happening at a rapid pace that scientists can only attribute to human excess and exploitation. In the polar ice caps, ancient glaciers and icebergs that have been around for thousands of years are slowly melting away, resulting in sea levels rising around the world. Natural calamities an ...
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  • Eco Banking: The Latest Trend In Green Remodeling
    By: SA HOME | - As the green movement evolves, being ecological for mainstream Americans has gone from aluminum recycling to using compact florescent light bulbs to buying energy efficient appliance...and perhaps, some day, to where and how one banks.

    While traditional banks including Bank of America, Harris and Chase already offer green-tailored services and products, this new breed of eco bank is taking the niche to a new level.

    In early June, the Chicago Tribune reported a growing t ...

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  • Is A Green Kitchen Your Recession Dream?
    By: SA HOME | - The recession hasn't been terribly positive for the home improvement industry. However, one area of home improvement remains a bright spot--the kitchen. As consumers pinch their pennies and dine out less often, they are spending more time in their kitchens. A recent survey of remodeling trends indicates that--even in a bad economy--remodelers are still looking to upgrade their homes.

    The Charlotte, N.C.-based Research Institute for Cooking & Kitchen Intelligence--a membership-based ...

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  • An Easy Start To Going Green
    By: Janet Davis | - By and large, humans are a good-natured species. People try to help each other as they help themselves, and many are growing increasingly concerned about their impact on their environment. Humans can and have impacted their local environment, for good and for ill. Public information campaigns and class action lawsuits have raised awareness of the impact man-made pollutants can have on the environment and on human lives. And conservation projects have demonstrated that people can do wonderful ...
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  • The Green Light Effect: Cfl Vs. Incandescent Bulbs
    By: Thomas Metscher | - There are plenty of ways home and business owners can save money by making a few simple adjustments and taking advantage of cost saving opportunities available with green products. Not only are you playing nice with the planet, you will save money on your power bill every month. One adjustment comes in the form of those cool little curly light bulbs called the CFL or Compact Fluorescent Lamp. The old outdated and power draining incandescent bulbs have been around since Edison introduced them to ...
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  • Energy-saving Tips Anyone Can Do
    By: Bill Lutz | - Saving energy saves you money on your electrical bills. But how do you do that? Bill Lutz, an electrician with Generation 3 Electric in Philadelphia, shows some simple steps you can take today to save electricity.

    Use Green Outlets: These are outlets designed for entertainment equipment and home theater systems. You might not be aware of it, but almost all appliances use electricity while they are plugged in even if they are turned off. This is what is known as a ...

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  • Will Water Conservation And Water Saving Green Technologies Spur The Future Of American Prosperity?
    By: Eric Nelson | - In June of this year, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger asked President Obama to declare Fresno County a federal disaster area. The White House has not yet responded to Governor Schwarzenegger's request. Requests for presidential disaster declarations are much rarer for droughts than for other natural disasters. Previous requests like this one were declined by the Bush administration. Nevertheless, the compounding effects of three straight years of drought have had a devastating effect o ...
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  • 5 Ways To Reduce Your Home Energy Consumption
    By: Ruthan Brodsky | - No one wants to throw money away so when you receive high electric bills every month you have the right to be upset. Sometimes to lower those bills it is as simple as looking at your electronic equipment and appliances and then examining how you light up your home. Your appliances may be consuming energy even when you are not using them and changing from conventional light to fluorescent light bulbs could save you a pocket full of change.

    Here are five ways to reduce your home en ...

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  • Recycling Tips That Save You Money
    By: Ruthan Brodsky | - It may come as a surprise to you, but there is a really good chance that the town or city you live in offers a service you may not have heard of called an energy audit. Municipalities across the country have started doing energy audits in which an auditor goes through your home and helps you to see where you could make changes that will not only help you conserve energy but will help you save money!

    What a bonus it is to save money by doing the right thing. There are so many cha ...

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  • Steps To Living A Greener Life
    By: David Sands | - Transportation might have the biggest environmental impact on the planet and is a direct result from us going from point A to point B. In the United States, about 20 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions come from cars and light trucks, like SUVs, contributing to climate change, air pollution, and disease. Fortunately, for many of us, we can make an easy decision and commitment to change all of that. At the very least you can consider walking, biking, carpooling or using public transportation. ...
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  • How To Manage Your Business Energy Efficiently
    By: Tom Jones | - It is rightly said that a penny saved is a penny earned. In these tough economic times it becomes all the more important for the business owners to become prudent and save money by reducing all the overhead costs. One simple way to save big bucks is by managing the business energy efficiently. Here is how you can bring about a cut in your electricity bill and create a green, energy efficient office:

    Make Use of Energy Monitoring

    By making use of energy monitoring we ...

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  • How To Use Green Power To Lower Your Electric Bills!
    By: Randall Scott | - Energy prices are skyrocketing. I guess that's not news, but here's what most people don't know...

    It's going to get worse. Much worse.

    You see, our energy comes from fossil fuels oil, natural gas and coal. Have you seen the prices of those things lately? They're scarce. We're running out. And prices are shooting to the moon. That means flipping the light switch in your living room is getting to be crazy costly, and it's going nowhere but up.

    But I ...

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  • Changing The Light Bulb, Changing The World
    By: Ki Gray | - Most of us have them in our homes. They still innocently line the shelves of grocery and home improvement stores by the thousands. But all that will change by the year 2012. As reported by NBC Nightly News recently, Europe is in the process of phasing out incandescent light bulbs and America will soon follow. Last year the European Union reached an agreement that included 27 countries across Europe to ban the manufacturing and importation of the good ol' incandescent light bulbs first invent ...
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  • 60 Second Guide To... Energy Ratings
    By: Chris William | -
    Buying energy efficient products is easier than ever, thanks to labelling schemes that rate a product's energy consumption and, in some cases, its performance

    The EU energy label



    Retailers are obliged by law to make sure that consumers shopping for certain categories of products can view an EU energy label for each item on sale. The categories include fridges, freezers, dishwashers, cookers, light bulbs, lamps and air conditioners.

    The EU e ...

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  • Mythbuster: Low-energy Lights
    By: Chris William | -
    Low energy bulbs save you cash, carbon and inconvenience so why arent we all using them?
    What investment opportunity offers typical returns of up to 6000 per cent, an average minimum pay-in of just 3 and, as a bonus, has a positive impact on the planet? The answer: low-energy light bulbs.

    A single low-energy bulb costing 1 can save you up to 60 in energy costs over its lifetime and avoid hundreds of kilograms of CO2 emissions.

    So ...

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  • Getting Started: Green Tips For Business Owners
    By: Kris Ann | - It seems like everywhere you turn, companies are trying to market themselves as green. This not only makes them seem like a company that is focused on the community but it also helps attract those Eco-friendly buyers and their dollars.

    If you are going to tell the world that you are green then you better do it. Nothing will turn people off faster than dishonesty and inconsistency. It really doesn't take a whole lot to be able to tell if people are doing what they claim in a busines ...

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  • Going Green: What Does It Really Mean?
    By: Frances Robinson | - You hear a lot of talk about saving the environment in the news, on talk shows and just about everywhere you turn these days. Terms like "green friendly", "green energy" and "green technology" are often used among others. What do these "green" terms really mean?

    The sole purpose of "going green" is to use products and methods that won't negatively impact the environment with pollution or deplete natural resources. While there is still some skepticism about the dangers of global warm ...

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  • How To Reduce Your Energy Usage
    By: Jonathan Stephen Meyer | - In most households, the electricity bills make up the largest portion of the monthly bills. And with the rising cost of power, these bills will only increase with time. Compound this with the fact that most traditional means of power - coal, gas, oil - have a terrible effect on the environment, you can realize why its so important to try and reduce your energy consumption and your monthly power bills.


    The first and the easiset thing you can do is talk to your family member ...

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  • Save Your Small Business Money By Going Green
    By: Liz Andrews | - I am guessing by now you have probably heard the economy is not doing so hot. Except for the large bailout companies almost everyone is trying to keep their companies afloat. I admit I run a small printing business and I am doing everything to stay alive. This includes eliminating any unnecessary expenses. Recently I was fortunate enough to attend a seminar for small businesses in my situation. The colloquium revolved around simple cost cutting practices that will not have a negative affect on q ...
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  • Being Green: Saving Water At Home
    By: Aydan Corkern | - These days, you might be hearing a lot about climate change, aka global warming. According to certain scientists and certain "experts", the planet is warming up and is thus causing the ice caps to melt at an alarmingly fast rate, and the whole planet is predicted to get a few degrees hotter within the next couple of decades or less. As a result, many grassroots and environmental organizations are preaching about the ways we can start to be more "green". Buying fuel efficient cars or using public ...
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  • The Amazing Advantages Of Renewable Energy
    By: Ray Clarke | - There are many advantages of renewable energy that you might consider if you have high electric bills or if you would like to find a way that you can do your part in saving the earth. These advantages include going green, saving money, eliminating dependence on none renewable sources, and much more.

    Going green is one of the biggest reasons that people are switching to renewable energy sources for their energy needs. This is one of the biggest advantages of renewable energy in tha ...

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  • What Is An Energy Saving Bulb?
    By: Tom Dahne | - Energy Saving Bulbs:

    Those bulbs which provide the same amount of luminosity as other normal bulbs provide, but use lesser electricity for the same are termed as Energy saving bulbs. These bulbs may be costlier than the normal bulbs, but in the long run, they are very cheap as compared to ordinary bulbs, as they save a lot of electricity as well have a long life and duration.

    According to a survey, if Each Indian House hold substitutes its regular bulb with one ene ...

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  • Save Water And Space In Your Bathroom
    By: Peter T | - My wife and I just put in a beautiful finished basement complete with bar, plasma TV, and a pool table. I had my friends over the house to check out the new basement and suddenly my house became the gathering spot for watching sports events. My wife and I love entertaining people, so this really wasn't a big deal. The only problem was there was no bathroom in the basement. So every time anybody wanted to excuse themselves they would have to go upstairs. I guess you could say we are lazy but thi ...
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  • The Bachelor Bathroom: Green & Parsimoniously Clean
    By: Peter T | - 1. Dual Flush Toilets: Give your bathroom an earthy update with a modern, Macus Trade dual flush toilet. These eco-friendly toilets utilize two different flushing mechanisms so that the environment, your wallet and even female house guests are content.

    2. Toilet Paper: Compliment the efforts of your dual flush toilet with some EPA compliant toilet paper. Biodegradable toilet paper does your rump, your pipes and the earth a favor.

    3. Green Magazines: Nothing accessor ...

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  • How Going Green Can Save The Environment And Your Bank Account
    By: Carlo Hernandez | - Many people are going green to reduce their carbon footprint to help to save the environment. But going green can also have a positive effect on your bank account as well. If you are looking to save some green, going eco friendly can help you to do so in multiple ways.

    Save energy

    Looking for ways to save energy can help you to save money as well when it comes time to pay your electric bill. And you dont have to switch to alternative energy source for tha ...

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  • Go Green To Attract More Online Customers
    By: Jane Dawson | - The Go Green movement is gaining momentum worldwide as the impacts of global warming and the unpredictability of fuel prices push people to rethink the way we are treating the earth.

    Okay, that is a pretty widely reported economic trend which suggests that businesses look for green products to sell as part of their product portfolio.

    But, new research is suggesting that customers are also expecting their online vendors to be working just as hard as their bricks and ...

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  • Tools To Improve Your Home Design, Save Energy From The Start
    By: Scott Miscall | - Let's talk about different ways you can save money by either remodeling or building your home with energy costs in mind. Now, traditionally people have been more concerned with saving money now than long term, but just imagine if you could save 10% in costs per year by spending a few extra bucks? There are actually a lot of different ways that you can save money by upgrading your home and there are just as many if not more than you can use when building a new one. So let's talk about the tools y ...
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  • How To Use Energy Calculators To Save Money
    By: Scott Miscall | - If you've been paying attention lately, you are probably well aware of the push to lower carbon emissions released into the atmosphere while also using modern technology to make homes and buildings more green. You've probably heard a lot about going green, but if you are like me you probably didn't know what you could do to help. There are a lot of websites and information pamphlets that mention things you can do to save money, but the question is do they really work? When you go to the store to ...
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  • Ten Inexpensive Ways To Cut Energy Usage In Your Building
    By: Nestor Santtia | - Turning your building into a green space will increase your client-base and reduce your costs dramatically, and energy consumption is one of the easiest ways to begin saving money today!
    Energy use in the form of electricity, natural gas, oil, and transportation can account for 30 percent or more of a company's operating budget making it the largest building expenditure. Commercial buildings add 20 percent to US greenhouse gas emissions every year. Here are ten important, yet simple thing ...

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  • Lower Costs With Green Replacement Windows
    By: Phillip Dye | - The cost of energy is on a steady climb with no end in sight. People everywhere are looking at different methods of lowering their energy bills that will help the environment as well. Many people have already changed to CFL light bulbs and Energy Star appliances to cut back on consumption. Some even turn the thermostat down and wear an extra shirt inside. One of the biggest wasters of energy, however, is the windows in a home.

    Replacing existing windows with more energy efficient ...

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  • Top Tips For Making Your House Into A Green Home
    By: Nestor Santtia | - Are you interested in making your home more energy efficient and green? With rising energy costs and sky high utility bills, most of us are looking for ways to cut costs and save some money. You can start right at home, by making a few simple changes to make your home energy efficient and more eco friendly.

    But beyond energy efficiency, there are several other important factors that go into the design of a green home. For example, water conservation, indoor air quality, and t ...

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  • Get Green!
    By: Julian Bryce | - Green is in. Being environmentally conscious is no longer just about a healthier lifestyle for you and your family, its about protecting the one earth we have for generations to come. And if you have not jumped upon this bandwagon yet, you are doing yourself and the rest of the world a disservice. So hop aboard the most intelligent and healthy trend since indoor plumbing and get green!

    Green is no longer just about recycling plastics and aluminum, taking cloth bags to the ...

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  • Leed And Energy Star - Green Homes For Better Living
    By: Nestor Santtia | - Do you want to make your home more energy efficient and green? You can definitely take some basic steps to save money on energy costs, and you can fix up an existing home to make it a green home. Or, you might consider purchasing a new LEED property. A LEED certified home is one that has been certified as meeting certain measurable "green" characteristics. Even taking a few simple steps can make a home more energy efficient: unplugging unused appliances, turning off lights in vacant rooms, a ...
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  • Living Green: Top Ten Ways To Lower Your Carbon Footprint
    By: Nestor Santtia | - A carbon footprint is a measure of how much carbon gas (greenhouse gas) is emitted into the environment. Studies show that these types of carbon emissions have a potentially negative impact on the environment, contributing to global warming and climate change.

    Most of us would like to do the right thing for the environment, but how do you go about lowering your carbon footprint? Here are the top ten things you can do to "go green" and lower your carbon footprint:

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  • Make Your Home Energy-efficient Before Installing Your Own Wind/solar Power System
    By: Jaime Ratzlaff | - So you've been looking into creating your own electricity for your home? That's Great! There are renewable energy sources all around you that you can easily tap into. Whether you are considering this option to save money on your utility bill, or doing your part to reduce your individual use of non-renewable fossil fuels, you will ultimately accomplish both!
    There are a few steps, however that you must follow to be certain your home is energy-efficient for the coming Winter. Otherwise, w ...

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  • The Different Benefits Of Using Low Energy Bulbs At Home
    By: joalesto | - The need to use more energy-efficient lighting systems has been the battle cry of a lot of environment groups and sustainable development advocates. This has been the clamor in response to the burgeoning energy crisis, as well as to curtail the harmful effects of global warming and climate change. Industries and consumers are now heeding the call for the wider use of energy-efficient equipments and devices, and many are now using eco-friendly low energy bulbs for their home lighting needs.
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  • Led Light Bulbs Vs. Compact Fluorescent: Which Is Better?
    By: KimPederson | - In an effort to cut energy costs and go green, many countries, including the United States, are either considering phasing out incandescent light bulbs or have already passed laws to ban them. As standard light bulbs go the way of the dinosaurs, consumers are left with just two viable options, LED light bulbs and compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs).

    The push has been on for CFLs for the past several years, and in turn, theyve received a lot of press, both positive and ...

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  • Green Living
    By: Curtis Reddehase | - Where do we start? Is it complicated? What are the basics that we all need to know? Going green is the responsibility of everyone and all it takes is some good common sense, knowledge about our environment and some thoughtful planning. The green relationship between man and our planet is mans dependence on our natural resources for food, water and shelter. Making the right choices through knowledgeable decisions can be the most important aspect of going green. How reusable conscientious are ...
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  • Energy Saving Tips
    By: davet | - Astonishingly, Americans generally spend $1600 or more a year on their utility bills. Not only is much of this wasted energy, but more carbon dioxide is emitted into the air from one home than two average cars. The following tips will help you save energy costs both at home and in the car.

    *Set your thermostat comfortably low in the winter and comfortably high in the summer. Install a programmable thermostat that is compatible with your heating and cooling system.< ...

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  • Do You Live In A Green Environment Or Is Your Environment Transparent?
    By: Alex L. | - People today are becoming more concern about the environment and go green environmental services than the last century. Over the century, our environment has gone from green to transparent. Transparent meaning chemical use more and more taking the natural product and turning it to transparent with so many chemicals a person reading the label would hardly find the natural product.

    Today and for years we eat, sleep, breath, walk, drive, work, play, wear, and see with chemicals. As w ...

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  • Going Green In Your Office The Easy Way
    By: Brandi Cummings | - Many of us want to be responsible citizens of the Earth. We think about the effects our lifestyles have on the environment. We are concerned about global warming. We want to ensure our children's future on this planet is one that still has clean air to breathe, an abundance of trees and wildlife, and clean water to drink. However, many of us also think that the sacrifices might be too great to "go green" in our own office. Good news. It's not as difficult as you think.

    There ...

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  • Ten Ways To Green Your Career
    By: Carol McClelland | - You have done your research. You know the changes you can make in your personal life to have a positive impact on the environment.

    The question is: Will those actions be enough to produce the results we need to see?

    Imagine the impact each of us could have if we used our work time (over 2000 hours a year) to reduce the damage we've done to the Earth and minimize the damage we will cause as we move forward.

    Although you might think you have to have a ...

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