Portable evaporative air conditioner – MightyKool

An electricity and water miser, the MightyKool from Swampy Cooling Systems is a portable evaporative air conditioner designed with energy efficiency and off grid living in mind. Nearly 4 years on and I still think it's one of the best purchases I've ever made. Read more [...]

Heating Pads – Save Money & Slash Carbon Emissions

Suffer from cold feet? You might be able to avoid energy-sucking space heaters by using a heating pad. Read more [...]

Blackout curtains – save energy and carbon emissions

Whether it's winter or summer, blackout curtains can help you save cash on cooling and heating bills - and every bit of energy you save means a little less impact on the environment. Read more [...]

How stuff is recycled

We take bottles and cans in for recycling or if we're lucky, we have access to kerbside recycling - but what happens after the waste has left our hands? A brief look at how paper, aluminum and steel cans, glass and plastic bottles are recycled into more of the same. Read more [...]

Organic Material And Oil

How much organic matter is needed to create a gallon of crude oil (petroleum)? Literally a truckload - actually, many truckloads. Read more [...]

Advantages and disadvantage of nuclear energy

Is nuclear energy green - and perhaps the answer to our energy needs? Some advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power. Read more [...]

Reducing the environmental impact of clothes dryers

If you need to use a clothes dryer regularly, here are some efficiency tips that will help reduce environmental impact and save you money. Read more [...]

Heating your home with wood – consider efficiency and the environment

There's nothing quite like the cheery glow of an open fire. But not all wood heating options are created equal when it comes to efficiency and environmental impact. Read more [...]

Save energy, emissions and money with ceiling fans and roof turbines

Whether it's summer or winter, ceiling fans and roof turbines can save energy - that's good for your bank balance and good for the environment. Read more [...]

Air conditioner choices and tips for staying cool inside

Pick up some green tips for keeping your house, your pets and yourself cool through a sweltering summer and points to consider when choosing and using an air conditioner. Read more [...]