conservation: Wind power - 07/09/08 03:38 PM
Windmills have been around for centuries to generate power for a variety of needs. A new type of wind generation system has been developed by placing wind generators on top of tall buildings in cities. These machines appear to be lying on their sides but actually rotate better than windmill type … (0 comments)
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conservation: Rain saves the day - 06/03/08 05:02 PM
Have you ever seen a sprinkler running during the rain? Being green and saving money is becoming more important all the time. We most often do not have enough rain in Wenatchee to keep our lawns green but on the few occasions that enough rain falls to water the lawn thoroughly, … (0 comments)
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conservation: Do Not Mail - 04/24/08 12:23 PM
This is almost as cool as "do not call." The credit cards offers many of us receive weekly can be stopped. Here's what they say on the opt-out website:
"Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Consumer Credit Reporting Companies are permitted to include your name on lists used by creditors … (0 comments)
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conservation: Greener and greener - 04/21/08 05:00 PM
The emphasis to go green is everywhere. Another site (that you must register for) is dedicated to being green in all aspects of life. Here's the link: http://www.idealbite.com/ It does seem to be so much but almost everyone I know is concerned and is modifying some portion of their life. It … (0 comments)
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conservation: Simple plug - 04/21/08 04:13 PM
Here's another simple energy conservation measure. Outlet plugs keep cold air from entering through outside walls and cold spaces. You can purchase the plugs at any hardware store (your local utility might even give them away). They are installed by removing the outlet cover, place the plug over the hole, and screw … (0 comments)
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conservation: Catalog it - 03/18/08 03:48 PM
The do not call registry really made life easier for many people. Now there is an option to stop the unwanted catalogs being mailed to you. The website is Catalog Choice (www.catalogchoice.org). You can't opt out of all catalogs, but you can sign up not to be sent the ones you currently receive … (0 comments)
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conservation: Digital helps - 02/26/08 03:40 PM
I bought a new digital camera this weekend and it dawned on me how much more green a digital camera is compared to a film camera. I can delete any picture that is not perfect and save the chemicals and paper that use to be consumed by printing everything picture a camera recorded. No … (0 comments)
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conservation: Green clean - 02/18/08 02:26 PM
The products available to clean just about anything and everything have exploded over the past couple decades. One "feature" is disposable products. It just doesn't make sense to use something then throw it away - a waste of both resources and money. Each time to purchase a throw away cleaning product, … (0 comments)
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conservation: Bag lady - 02/08/08 06:14 PM
My friend had canvas shopping bags in her car yesterday. I will admit that while I have had good intentions, no canvas bags adorn the seats in my car. Today, or the next time I go shopping, I will buy canvas bags and no longer contribute to the waste that plastic bags … (0 comments)
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conservation: Recycle Trial - 02/04/08 02:01 PM
Many people feel they do not have enough material to recycle weekly - so they skip it altogether. It would be interesting if people simply tried a couple weeks of recycling to see just how much they actually do use that can be recycled. Recycling saves money and saves the environment. … (0 comments)
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conservation: It's cold out there - 01/19/08 04:41 PM
It's a simple matter but if you leave a door open longer than it needs to be, you are losing heat to the outside. When it's really cold, heat that escapes will need to be replaced and your heater is probably running frequently as it is. When leaving your home, be … (0 comments)
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conservation: Your house coat - 01/17/08 03:32 PM
Regardless of when your home was built, it is a good idea to become familiar with the amount of insulation in your attic, ceilings, calls, floors and crawl spaces. The R-value may have been adjusted from the time your house was built or insulation could possibly been installed improperly. Checking the … (0 comments)
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conservation: Round and round it goes - 01/07/08 04:46 PM
You don't need to throw out items that local charities cannot use. Many communities have a grass roots organization that allow individuals to recycle unwanted items rather than simply sending them to the landfill. Freecycle (see http://www.freecycle.org) provides a means for the giving of basically any item that you no longer need … (0 comments)
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conservation: By the light - 12/18/07 03:34 PM
Christmas lights are beautiful this time of year. If you light up the night, consider replacing the lights with LED lights. These energy saving lights cost more but use less wattage than standard Christmas lights. After Christmas sales should provide some savings over the regular retail and next year's display will … (0 comments)
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