How much does sunlight cost in your country or area? Let me guess, it’s free! The benefits of solar energy and its vast abundance are major factors that convince people to convert from conventional fossil fuel energy to solar energy. Some of the basic yet profound applications of solar energy are listed below and can ...
Hands-on Earth Day activities include planting greenery, building birdhouses or feeders, and picking up litter. Small children can be encouraged to take interest by playing simple games or including them in activities that illustrate the importance of caring for our environment. As concerns about climate change become more important, Earth Day activities for kids make ...
If you want to save money and energy while helping to improve the planet, consider solar chargers for your electronics. In a world where electronics are everywhere and conserving energy is a priority, they’re one of the most practical items on the market. Solar chargers are little panels you can buy to charge up your ...
I often feel guilty that I do not do enough to help the environment. I am not great with things at home, but I know that when I have worked in offices, they have been much worse. Even the temporary census office in which I worked was terrible. Turn Off Lights When I worked for ...
Alternative building is not like the traditional building methods. Normally, even a beginner with no experience in building can construct a building using the alternative building methods. Alternative Buildings are normally constructed out of whatever materials are on hand. For instance if you have woods, then wood would normally be your choice of building materials, ...
The Treecycle collection is a Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags staple. The collection has been around for years and is getting recognition for its creative way of using reclaimed seatbelts to form bags, laptop cases, wallets and coin purses. They have been featured in many magazines, and several news segments as well. These bags are definitely something ...
Coffee cans have greatly evolved over the years. They used to be made of metal. They had sharp edges and plastic lids, but these days they are completely made of recyclable plastic, and some even have handles. They seem too good to throw away or even toss into the recycling bin. The high price of ...
Did your boss ask you to plan the Earth Day party at work? In today’s economy, every opportunity counts when you’re in the spotlight. No one wants to be the one who got fired for putting on a crappy Earth Day party. Here are some Earth Day Party tips to make you a star at ...
The Energy Star website says that a refrigerator with the energy efficient rating is 20 percent more efficient than normal refrigerators. That adds up to a savings of $165 in power consumption over the life of your refrigerator. In January, 20 models of refrigerators were removed from the Energy Star list in an effort to ...
Since the ratification of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed in 1987, chlorofluorocarbon or CFC use has been phased out of the products that consumers use in their homes every day. The ozone damaging substances are still being used in many commercial applications, including lubricants, portable fire extinguishers and ...