eco: !! ATTENTION !! "Green" real estate agents - 01/25/08 03:09 AM
!! ASES National Home Solar Tour !!
Alright, so maybe it's a little early to start talking about an event that's taking place in October 2008. However, I don't want anyone who wants to participate in this event to plan something else and miss out on it. Also, you may like to spread … (10 comments)
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eco: Cutting back on moving waste - 01/14/08 01:11 AM
The "Green" revolution will not only have a positive impact on our living conditions, it could improve our economy and will most certainly bring about all sorts of new employment for many. How long will the people of the United States wait while Germany leads the world in Solar Electric and … (11 comments)
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eco: The "Green" home builders are coming to Orange County, CA - 01/03/08 11:05 PM
The Orange County United States Green Building Council Chapter has been growing exponentially over the last year and is expected to explode onto the scene as energy costs rise, product and service costs drop and the main stream understanding that "green" is often times practical sense.
The … (1 comments)
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eco: California Energy Policy Act of 2005 and beyond - 11/26/07 06:02 PM
Under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT), homeowners who make energy-related improvements in 2006 and 2007 may qualify for tax credits. Products include: Exterior windows and skylightsExterior doorsCertain roofing materialsStorm windowsStorm doorsCertain water heating equipmentInsulationMain air circulating fansCentral air conditionersGas, oil or propane furnaces and hot water boilersAir-source and geothermal … (2 comments)
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eco: National Solar Home Tour 10/6/2007 - 10/05/07 12:46 PM
For anyone who is considering solar for their home as well as many other "green" housing principles and products, this is an event you can not miss. To my knowledge the event functions like any other open house tour. Simply pick out the homes you'd like to visit and be … (7 comments)
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eco: Battling junk mail - credit card applications - 09/15/07 07:26 PM
These days, I enjoy receiving credit card applications from the banks that are aimed at enslaving me. Inside the envelopes I receive, the credit card institution have conveniently included a pre-paid postage return envelope. I simply tear off the section showing my contact information on the opening letter and write, "remove … (8 comments)
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eco: Don't just throw it away ! - 09/12/07 04:53 AM
Last week I stopped bye a Best Buy to drop off some old batteries and ink cartridges and boy was it a rewarding experience. I even took an out of focus, crooked picture of the recycling drop box to share with you. My apologies if the image makes you dizzy and/or … (11 comments)
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eco: My "Green" Orange from Orange County, CA - 08/28/07 08:00 PM
What's a CSA? Farms like to describe CSA (Community Supported Agricultural) as a partnership between a food grower and a food consumer. Generally the partnership is between a local organic farm and a community of supporters that together wish to preserve the agricultural life and heritage of their community as … (8 comments)
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eco: Save Banning Ranch in Newport Beach, CA - 08/28/07 07:51 PM
Banning Ranch is located along the Santa Ana River and Pacific Coast Highway, and is 412 acres of wetlands and adjacent bluffs and mesa. This property has escaped the residential development that is characteristic of much of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach due to its use for oil production. Banning Ranch … (1 comments)
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eco: Orange County, CA Bus Transit - 08/21/07 01:02 PM
Orange Counties bus system has come a long way and needs to continue to improve as quickly as possible. New features and systems such as the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will make commuting on the bus more efficient and desirable. For now, Orange County bus riders can enjoy selecting from all … (0 comments)
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eco: Southern California Home & Garden Show - 08/20/07 08:03 PM
Southern California Home & Garden Show
Anaheim Convention Center
Everything… and the kitchen sink! You’ll find it all at the 2007 Southern California Home & Garden Show, the largest and longest-running show in the western United States. We are California’s biggest & best show since 1954, and we’re celebrating in … (0 comments)
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eco: Solar Power 2007 at Long Beach Convention Center - 08/20/07 01:19 AM
September 24-27 (25th for general public)
Long Beach Convention Center
Solar Power 2007
America's largest solar energy event! In just 4 years of existence, the Solar Power Conference and Expo has grown into the only US solar event considered "a must" for domestic and global industry and market participants.
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eco: washing dishes... heat dry on or heat dry off? - 08/15/07 06:25 PM
For those of you who enjoy the modern day convenience of a dish washing machine, here's a tip for ya. Flip the switch marked "Heated Dry On" to "Heated Dry Off". Your dish washing machine may be using some other lingo to describe whether or not it will use the … (9 comments)
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eco: My toilet and I. The water saving story. - 08/15/07 06:07 PM
You may or may not have heard of people filling up plastic bottles with water and sticking them into the toilet tank to conserve water. It's pretty easy. Took me a minute and I now save 1 liter of water with each flush. I couldn't see any difference in the force … (8 comments)
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