Environmentally friendly gadgets and gizmos – preserving the planet with low and high tech solutions.
Mouse problem? If you’re looking for a more environmentally friendly alternative to using poisons and spring traps aren’t an option, consider an electronic trap. My test and review of the Victor Multi-Kill Electronic Mouse Trap.
Continue reading →Another looming resource crunch is in relation to rare earth metals, which are used in many electronic devices. It’s another reason we need to get into the habit of recycling electronic equipment.
Continue reading →LED’s have the potential to contribute greatly to decreasing our environmental impact by reducing electricity related carbon emissions. But not all LED’s are created equal and the current situation is putting makers of quality LED products in a difficult position.
Continue reading →In some states, it’s illegal to dump your cell phone in the bin.. and for very good reason. There’s so many options for recycling cell phones now. By doing so not only helps reduce toxic waste winding up in the environment, but you can help others – or even make a little cash for yourself.
Continue reading →Rather than ask "is the Apple iPad green?", it’s more a question of is it more environmentally friendly than X; with X being whatever it is replacing or how it is being used. Information on Apple iPad’s green street- cred and points for consideration before purchasing e-reader/tablet electronics.
Continue reading →Many people are familiar with solar power and wind energy as green ways to generate electricity for their homes, but what about geothermal heat pumps – also known as ground source heat pumps? Learn a little more about how the technology works.
Continue reading →While large scale solar farms are certainly impressive, small scale solar is simple, elegant and it’s more efficient to have power generated closer to where it’s being used. If you haven’t checked out renewable energy rebates available recently, you might find you can now afford solar power for your home.
Continue reading →Once the electronics you own outlive their usefulness for your home or business, they should be considered an environmental risk and dealt with accordingly instead of just winding up in landfill.
Continue reading →LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology has come a long way in recent years; and it may soon challenge CFL (compact fluorescent lamps) as the leading energy saving, green lighting choice.
Continue reading →A solar power system is made up of just a few components, but each is critical in its operation. For example, the voltage from a panel is different to mains power; so how is it converted? With an inverter – learn more in this article in my continuing series on renewable energy options.
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