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Tag: Energy

Renewable energy guides such as wind and solar power solutions, also includes articles on cutting energy consumption around your home and business – helping you to save money while preserving the earth!

Rechargeable and disposable batteries – the environmental impact

September 4, 2013 / Michael Bloch

Rechargeable batteries are definitely better for the bank balance; but what about the environment? And where can they be recycled once they’re worn out? Learn more in this article.

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Natural Gas And The Environment

August 18, 2013 / Michael Bloch

With the turning against coal fired power generation, electricity generated via the combustion of natural gas is becoming more prevalent. Just how environmentally friendly is natural gas?

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Seasonal Energy Storage

July 12, 2013 / Michael Bloch

Seasonal Energy Storage is a fancy term relating to something humanity has been doing for a very long time – burning wood and other biomass. Seasonal Energy Storage could play an important role in a renewable energy future.

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Air conditioner choices and tips for staying cool inside

July 3, 2013 / Michael Bloch

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.

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Energy Efficiency – tips for saving electricity

May 30, 2013 / Michael Bloch

Energy efficiency is the low hanging fruit of greenhouse gas reduction. By taking a little care with how we use electricity in our homes, we not only lighten the load on the environment, but we can save cash too.

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Portable evaporative air conditioner – MightyKool

May 7, 2013 / Michael Bloch

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.

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Heating Pads – Save Money & Slash Carbon Emissions

April 22, 2013 / Michael Bloch

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

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Blackout curtains – save energy and carbon emissions

January 10, 2013 / Michael Bloch

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.

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How stuff is recycled

November 22, 2012 / Michael Bloch

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.

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Organic Material And Oil

November 19, 2012 / Michael Bloch

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

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