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going green in knoxville tn: Battery Recycling - 08/23/09 04:12 PM
Take a quick look around you. I am almost certain that you will be able to find at least a few battery operated devices in sight- perhaps a TV remote (or three), i-pod, kids toys, radios, camera, etc...
What do you do when these batteries die, do you properly recycle them or just toss them in the trash. Every year Americans purchase over 3 billion batteries and the majority of these end up in the landfills.
Many batteries contain toxic materials such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and nickel all that can cause serious environmental and potential humans health issues.
As … (0 comments)
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going green in knoxville tn: Homeowners Guide to Going Green on a Budget - 08/23/09 09:12 AM
Homeowners Guide to Going Green on a Budget
All across the world, homeowners are going green. As with any initiative, going green can range from small simple steps to full house retrofit. There are many benefits of greening up your living space, including improving the indoor air quality, saving energy, reducing waste, and saving money on energy bills.
When the whole green concept was first introduced many thought it was just a trend, but the research is out and going green does not only reduce energy use, but can also lead to a healthier environment and can economically beneficial. With energy … (3 comments)
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going green in knoxville tn: Go Green Knoxville TN Recycling Guide- Part 1- Why Go Green? - 08/19/09 02:20 PM
Homeowners Guide to Going Green
All across the world, homeowners are going green. As with any initiative, going green can range from small simple steps to full house retrofit. There are many benefits of greening up your living space, including improving the indoor air quality, saving energy, reducing waste, and saving money on energy bills.
When the whole green concept was first introduced many thought it was just a trend, but the research is out and going green is not only healthy but can quantifiably beneficial. With energy bills on the increase going green can put some green back into your … (0 comments)
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going green in knoxville tn: 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 in knoxville tn: 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 in knoxville tn: Go Green For Free Compliments of TVA- Free Energy Conservation Tool Kit - 07/08/09 03:35 PM
Interested in Going Green, but not quite sure how to start? Get started with FREE Energy Conservation Tool Kit compliments of the energy right program sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and local power companies. Just visit the TVA energy right website and take the on-line home e-Valuation and TVA will send you a completely FREE Energy Conservation Tool Kit to get you on the right path to saving money. The FREE Energy Conservation Tool Kit Includes:
2 Energy Saving Compact Fluorescent Spiral Light Bulbs 6 Electrical Switch Sealers 6 Outlet Sealers Furnace Filter Whistle- alerts you of a clogged or … (2 comments)
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going green in knoxville tn: 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 in knoxville tn: Get in My Belly- My Big Solar Belly, That is- Knoxville Goes Green with Solar Trash Compactors - 05/25/09 11:29 AM
Yesterday, we were fortunate enough to have an almost full day off of work (a rarity- for this Knoxville, TN REALTOR team that has been kept busy due to all the 1st time homebuyers out in force and taking advantage of the 1st time Buyers Tax Credit).
We decided take advantage of the beautiful weather and to to pay a long over due visit Knoxville's Market Square. While downtown we feasted on some amazing sushi from Nama sushi bar (a local Earth friendly sushi bar), visited Mast General Store to stock up on their amazing gourmet gummy bears, enjoyed a tasty treat from Marble Slab Creamery, and … (11 comments)
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