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going green: Water Conservation- Protect our Non-Renewable Resources - 08/03/09 11:24 PM
While over 70% of the earth's surface is covered with water, only 2.5% is fresh water, and less than 1% of Earth's freshwater, and only about .007% of all earth's water is actually available for human use and consumption.
Conserving water is of extreme importance as water is a nonrenewable resource that needs to be protected and conserved as without it life is not capable.
Conserving this valuable natural resource can be done by using just a little bit of common sense and minimal expense. Here are some simple water conservation steps that you can take to immediately start saving … (2 comments)
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going green: Save Money with these Simple Green Driving Tips - 07/10/09 12:53 PM
As we have headed into the summer months more and more people are traveling for vacation and gas prices have increased. Whether you are heading out for vacation or just simply commuting to work there are a few simple driving tips that can save you money and help preserve the environment at the same time.
Money Saving Green Driving Tips
Slow down and don't speed- not only is speeding dangerous and against the law- speeding can also greatly decrease your fuel efficiency. Once you start going over 60 miles/hour the fuel efficiency decreases greatly. Simply driving within the speed limits can … (6 comments)
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going green: Blow the Whistle on High Energy Bills - 07/08/09 10:06 PM
As the summer temperature rise and the humidity in many areas increase, home owners are forced to crank up the air conditioner. If your HVAC unit has not been regularly serviced and running efficiently it could be robbing you blind. A dirty HVAC air filter can greatly decrease the energy efficiency of your unit and cost you lots of unnecessary money. In addition a dirty air filter can also lead to a decline in your indoor air quality and cause you to breath in potentially unhealthy air.If you are like most homeowners, you have no idea how to change the HVAC unit … (4 comments)
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going green: Reach for the Stars- ENERGY STAR that is: a Comprehensive Guide for Consumers - 06/25/09 07:16 AM
One of the most dreaded times of the month for both homeowners and renters alike is utility bill time- especially after having weeks of extreme heat and humidity (as we have had in Knoxville, TN this summer) causing many homeowners to crank up the AC and rev up the fans. However, there is one easy way to make your bill and home environment more pleasant, as well as soften your carbon footprint- just reach out for the stars and grab them. By stars, I am not referring to the celestial bodies of hot gas we enjoy in the evening sky, … (5 comments)
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going green: Your Trash may be Another's Treasure- Think Before You Toss - 06/05/09 11:54 AM
What is trash to you may be a treasure to someone else. Your clutter may be exactly what someone needs. In efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle many groups such as www.Freecycle.org have created local forums to allow people to get rid of materials they no longer want without dumping them into the landfills.
This program is completely free- all you have to do is register. I personally have freecycled several items in my house ranging anywhere from old fish tank stands, excess bubble mailers from a previous on-line business venture, to miscellaneous small items that would be perfect for gift … (8 comments)
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going green: Top 10 Reasons to Green Your Home - 05/24/09 03:28 PM
I was about to write a similar post but Emily Shapiro a REALTOR in Charlston, SC perhaps said it better than I could, so I have decided to REUSE and RECYCLE her great blog in spirts of the reduce, reuse, and recycle motto.
Via Emily Shapiro (AgentOwned Park Circle):
1. Guests always comment on the nice breezes going through your home...but your windows and doors are all shut. http://www.greenhomeguide.com/index.php/knowhow/entry/974/C236
2. Your monthly visits to the allergist are starting to cost about as much as your mortgage payment. http://www.earthcrafthouse.com/documents/abn/abnjuly07.pdf or http://www.greenhome.com/info/articles/fighting_allergies/5/
3. No, the previous homeowner did not sponge paint your bathroom in … (0 comments)
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going green: Composting 101: What is Composting and Why Should Everyone Do it? - 05/19/09 09:47 PM
Many people have negative connotations and thoughts associated with composting- some of these include: "it smells really bad", "composting is just throwing your trash in the yard", "composting is trashy and not suitable for neighborhood living".
In reality, if done correctly and there is a science to it, composting is not only good for the earth, but it can greatly benefit you, the homeowner, and your yard. After all, backyard composting is basically accelerating the natural decomposition process. To fully understand the composting process here is a brief lesson in decomposition.
Anything that was once living will eventually decompose or break … (9 comments)
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