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Quietest PC Scores on Energy
2008-03-26 17:20:00 Quietest PC Scores on Energy ThinkCentre A61e desktop help users save up to 50 percent in energy costs annually. Lenovo reinvigorated the desktop PC space with the ThinkCentre A61e ultra small form factor desktop. As the company’s smallest, quietest and most energy-efficient desktop, it has a footprint of the size of an average telephone book, and choices of energy-efficient, 45-watt AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual core and AMD Sempron™ single core processors. The ThinkCentre A61e desktop marks Lenovo’s first product with EPEAT Gold status. Operated by the Green Electronics Council, EPEAT ranks products on a variety of environmental attributes from energy efficiency to the recyclable use of materials. Many organisations use this tool to help make purchasing decisions. Recognised for its environmental attributes, the ThinkCentre A61e desktop uses up to 90 percent reusable material as well as 90 percent recyclable packaging. It also can be powered by an optional solar panel. As the fir...
Earth-friendly Lighting
2008-03-16 03:06:00 Earth-friendly lighting: 10 helpful tips for illuminating your world THINK FLUORESCENT BULBS, CONSERVATION, PROPER DISPOSAL Making smart choices about the kind of bulbs and fixtures we use can add up to a significant savings of energy. Here are 10 ways to go greener with lighting from Treehugger.com: • 1. CFL: The better bulb: Compact fluorescent bulbs are those swirly little guys that look like soft-serve ice cream cones. CFLs cost a bit more than an incandescent bulb but use about a quarter as much energy and last many times longer (usually around 10,000 hours). It is estimated that a CFL pays for its higher price after about 500 hours of use. • 2. Get the LEDs out: LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, are extremely energy-efficient and long-lasting light bulbs. They cost more than CFLs, but use less energy and last longer. An LED light bulb can reduce energy consumption by 80 to 90 percent and last around 100,000 hours. • 3. Materials: Look for lamps made with natural, recycled,... More About: Earth , Lighting , Friendly
Green home books for 2008
2008-03-11 13:36:00 Green home books for 2008 Greening-your-home books are sprouting like alfalfa seeds. New choices this year include: Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life (Clarkson Potter, February, $18 paper) by Ed Begley Jr. The author shares his eco-experiences and offers advice on what works and what will save readers money. Green House: Eco-Friendly Disposal and Recycling at Home (M. Evans, June, $9.95 paper) by Norm Crampton. Suggests tips for recycling a variety of household items. Using Natural Finishes: A Step-by-Step Guide (Chelsea Green, May, $40 paper) by Adam Weisman and Katy Bryce. Addresses the environmental and practical benefits of natural plasters and paints. Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your Home (Rodale, April, $25 paper) by Renée Loux. Suggests using nontoxic, environmentally safe products to enhance personal and planetary health. Black and Decker: The Complete Guide to the Green Home: The Good Citizen’s Guide... More About: Books , Green
Green Home Designs
2008-03-04 19:49:00 Green home designs use eco-friendly reusable materials, furnishings and leftovers. These kind of designs feature the use of long lasting, non-toxic materials as well as recycling. Green home designs make use of materials that are renewable and long lasting. To remodel a residence with new materials every few years is not green building design. When you use materials to be green, you restore and salvage what you have when possible. Options for green flooring design can provide you many different choices today. You can sand and refinish or even paint and stencil without using materials containing volatile organic compounds (referred to as VOC’s). Green home designs today features the use of materials such as cork, bamboo and eucalyptus since they are earth friendly and renewable. Cork is especially good since there is no destruction of trees during extraction of the cork. Hardwood flooring can last forever and is very desirable, however, these kinds of woods are often the remnan... More About: Home , Green , Designs
LED Lights
2008-03-04 19:46:00 An important part of reducing your ecological footprint is to convert your existing lighting to a more efficient form. It has been reported that around 9% of a households energy costs come through lighting the home. Many of us have already converted our incandescent light bulbs to the more energy efficient compact fluorescents (CFL). However as technological advances occur new forms of lighting are becoming more readily available and affordable. One such technology is the light emitting diode (LED). Although they have been around for many years in household appliances they are only now reaching a point where they can produce enough light for household and commercial lighting. LED lamps last 25 - 55 times longer than incandescent lamps and their high-efficiency can lead to savings of 70% - 90% in power consumption. Some of the advantages of LED lights are: High durability - no filament or tube to break; Long life span - LEDs last approximately 100,000 hours; Low power consumption ... More About: Lights
General - Energy Savings
2008-03-04 19:44:00 Keep doors to unused rooms closed while using heaters or air-conditioners. Seal gaps under doors with weather strips or door ‘snakes’. Dress warmly in cool weather to reduce the use of heating appliances. Cover your windows with thick insulated curtains in winter to reduce heat loss. Set your thermostat between 18 and 20 degrees centigrade. Every extra 1 degree centigrade higher can increase your running costs by around 10 to 15%. Place insulation in the ceiling of your home to help regulate temperature. Insulation can also be installed at the time of building in your walls and underfloor. Seal fireplaces when not in use. Consider using ceiling fans rather than air conditioners to make your house more comfortable in warm weather. Shade your windows to prevent the sun heating up your home in hot weather. Check that the pipes from your hot water system are insulted to prevent heat loss. Switch off computer monitors if you’ll be away from the computer. Screen savers do not save e... More About: General , Energy , Savings
D-Link turns green with power-saving switches
2008-03-04 19:37:00 Networking vendor D-Link claims its new range of ‘green’ Ethernet switches, which intelligently minimise power usage by up to 80 per cent, could be a massive hit for VARs selling into environmentally conscious corporations and markets such as education and government. It showcased two products in its range, a five-port gigabit switch and an eight-port version, at the British Education Training Technology (Bett) show in London on 9 January. Higher-end products, 16- and 24-port gigabit switches, are expected to be launched in February. The devices save energy by supplying only what is needed to power up the length of wire to which they are connected, explained Kevin Wen, D-Link ’s European president. The switches’ in-built intelligence also enables them to power down if they detect that the device they are connected to is switched off. “Most people in SMEs and schools want to save on electricity usage, but they dare not touch a comms box, as they do not know what it does. The... More About: Power , Green , Saving
Tips for An Eco-Friendly Office Environment
2008-03-04 19:32:00 Offices are renowned for their staggeringly wasteful practices, reliance on paper and poor recycling figures. Change your working ways and change the planet with these handy Ecotopia hints for a cleaner and greener working environment. Firstly, if your office relies on paper, rethink your common buying practises. In the UK we produce over 20 million tonnes of refuse each year, 90% of which ends up in ugly landfill sites. By contrast, Switzerland recycles nearly 80% of its waste. Offices are major consumers of high quality paper, 90% of which is thrown away. This equates to nearly 750,000 tonnes of waste paper each year. Make it common practise to buy recycled paper and envelopes, and print double sided to cut waste and lower disposal costs. Every 100 reams of recycled office paper printed double-sided saves two trees, more than a tonne of greenhouse gas and almost one cubic metre of landfill space in comparison with 100 reams of paper not recycled or printed double. Commercial organ... More About: Environment , Office , Tips , Friendly
Installing Energy Efficient Windows Video
2008-03-02 17:48:00 nstalling Energy Efficient Windows Video Christopher Burk of Simonton Windows shows Bob the Pro-Finish new-construction windows that are being installed in the Mashpee homes. These extruded-vinyl windows are construction ready with a nail fin for easy installation. These energy-efficient windows are made of vinyl and double-pane low-e glass to reduce conductivity and maintain stable indoor temperatures. Low-emissivity glass, or low-e, has a film applied to the inside face of the outer pane of glass. It is designed to deflect heat back to its source, keeping homes warmer in the cold months and cooler in the warm months. In addition, these windows are argon-filled, which makes them even less susceptible to heat and cold transfer. These tilt-in windows are easy to install, easy to maintain, and simple to clean. They have received the Energy Star rating for their efficiency and even come in a high-impact version that is designed for storm-prone areas. Source: http://www.bobvila....
Simply Organic - A Cookbook For Sustainable, Seasonal, and Local Ingredient
2008-02-22 17:51:00 From Jesse Cool: You are what you eat (from the cover flap) Our mothers have been telling us this forever, but do we pay enough attention to what we are putting into our bodies? Or our children’s? Simply Organic is the perfect first step to begin bringing sustainable and locally produced organic foods into your home. This beautiful cookbook combines author Jesse Ziff Cool’s knowledge, recipes, and respect for food into a complete guide to eating organically. And with over 30 years of experience buying grass-fed beef, vine-ripened tomatoes, and juicy red strawberries (just to name a few) from local farms whenever she could for both her restaurants and her family, she found that not only did the food taste better, it was healthier (no pesticides) and she was supporting local businsses. In a world filled with fast-food conveniences, that’s pretty impressive. Jesse helps you learn to do it yourself, from defining what “organic” really means on labels, and why it’s better, to... More About: Seasonal , Local , Sustainable
20 Green Blogs You Should read in 2008
2008-02-22 17:48:00 Concerns about the environment are rising around the globe, with many people wondering what they can do towards environmental conservation. As a result of this, hundreds of blogs dedicated to the environment are popping up on the Internet. Following is a list of what we think are the 20 best environmental blogs available on the net in no particular order: 1. TreeHugger - TreeHugger is the reigning king of environmental blogs and ranks number 17 on Technorati’s top blogs list. Covering a wide variety of topics, from environmental news, and events, to the latest products, TreeHugger is without a doubt one of the most superior blogs available today. 2. Car Green Congress - Interested in going green? Well you can, from the types of food that you cook, to the cars that you drive. This blog focuses on the green mobility industry with topics ranging from technology, news and politics. 3. Teensy Green - Many parents are deciding to become environmentally aware. Learn about toys, arts and ... More About: Blogs , Read , 2008
Eco friendly Wedding Rings
2008-02-22 17:43:00 If you are looking for an environmentally friendly place to purchase your wedding or commitment rings, go no further than GreenKarat.com. They have a fabulous selection of traditional and modern designs created from recycled gold, platinum, and titanium. Our mission is to provide an ecologically and socially responsible jewelry alternative to those who seek change. We want to help you, in some small way, become part of the permanent solution. Together we can make a difference. This ring allows you to add your favorite rock or stone found on a favorite walk to be sliced as part of ring. You can also add pieces of petrified wood as inlays. A unique idea for a custom ring whose true meaning will only be known to the two of you. …so sweet!! $650.00 at GreenKarat Source: http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2008/02/18 /eco-friendly-wedding-rings/ More About: Wedding , Rings , Friendly
eco-friendly smartphone by Michael Laut
2008-02-22 17:36:00 Instead of the usual assortment of metal, glass and plastic, how would you like a smartphone made of bamboo? That’s what you would get if the Chute smartphone went into production. It’s just a concept right now, courtesy of Michael Laut, but does make a good amount of sense. Bamboo is high sustainable, biodegradable (a good thing when it comes to high-turnover items like handsets) and light/stronger than plastic. Obviously there’s still the screen to worry about, but it is a step in the right direciton. Will we see one from the likes of Nokia, Sony Ericsson et al very soon? Not while you the consumer continue to demand a glossy black or shiny metal finish on your pride and joy. Michael Laut (via Yanko Design) More About: Smartphone , Friendly
Eco-Friendly Candle Holders
2008-02-22 17:31:00 Here’s a unique Rustic Lotus Candle Holder from AreNaturals.com. These are made by Haitian artisans who recycled them by using old steel drums. Source: - http://candlemaking.craftgossip.com/eco-f riendly-candle-holders/2008/02/19/ More About: Friendly
A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life
2008-02-22 17:29:00 A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life By Ed Begley Jr. I can trace my environmentally-friendly lifestyle back to my childhood. My father was a conservative Republican that liked to ‘conserve’. Before he was a successful actor he was a blue-collar worker and before that a child of the Depression, so the urge to conserve — to reuse and recycle and make do — was fostered early on in my life. My father also encouraged my love of nature. He urged me to become a Cub Scout, and later a Boy Scout, and I found I really liked being outdoors. At the time, though, the air quality in Los Angeles was terrible. In the San Fernando Valley where I lived, people would ask “why do they call it a valley?” because the smog was so thick you couldn’t see the hills or mountains on either side of the valley unless you drove right up next to them. I couldn’t run from one end of the block to the other without developing a horrible wheeze that made it impossible ...
Green workplace: Eco-friendly business cards
2008-02-22 17:18:00 Printing business cards is cheap these days — sometimes even free. But what about eco-friendly cards? The kind I want didn’t seem too complex: Just 500 cards on recycled paper made from 100% post-consumer waste (PCW), printed with veggie-based inks, at a not-outrageous price. Ideally, I also wanted a local company to print them up for me.So like all good procrastinators, I did some research. What I found: 100% PCW paper for business cards are still rather tough to find — and expensive! And in fact, the eco-ness of paper isn’t as simple as looking for high PCW content. One also has to consider the environmental implications of the manufacture of the paper: How it was processed (chlorine’s a no-no), how many times it was processed, where and how the raw materials were procured, how eco the processing plant is (does it run on solar power or buy carbon offsets?), etc. Due to these extraneous factors, some paper people will argue that certain FSC-certified p... More About: Business , Workplace , Green , Friendly , Cards
Police to Use Eco-friendly Scooter
2008-02-22 17:16:00 Police have launched a bid to reduce their carbon footprint with the introduction of an electric scooter to their fleet. The Vectrix scooter just needs to be plugged in to charge and will be used by officers to control traffic around Glasgow Airport. Strathclyde Police are the first in the UK to purchase such a scooter. The machine has no carbon emissions, making it environmentally-friendly, and reaches speeds of up to 62mph. Inspector Colin Pearson, chief of Glasgow Airport Police Unit, said: “The Vectrix electric scooter has no emissions whatsoever and works by plugging into a 13amp plug. We have two other motor scooters just now which are both petrol driven but they are coming to end of their life. We felt that to go for the green option would be the proper thing to do.” Sergeant Kenny Brown is one of a team of officers who have been trained to ride the Vectrix, which only needs an hour to charge up to full power. He said: “They have been trialled elsewhere and ... More About: Police , Friendly , Scooter
AOL Home Re-Launches, Wants to Help You Improve Your Pad
2008-02-22 17:01:00 “AOL Home is your resource for running your home efficiently and stylishly. AOL Home offers advice, time-saving tips, tried-and-true techniques, and boundless bright ideas. Find inspiration and guidelines to recreate your living space. Get organizing and cleaning tips and tricks from the pros. Watch step-by-step instructions for useful do-it-yourself projects. Browse and search countless clever ideas for entertaining in your home. Learn how to make your home environmentally-friendly. You’ll find all this and more on AOL” Source: http://home.aol.com/ More About: Improve
5 Eco-Friendly Ways to Save Money
2008-02-22 16:26:00 These green money-saving tips are practical & easy; they’ll help you spend less & lighten your footprint. Plus, here are links to other articles on eco-friendly living. Living green doesn’t mean spending more money on organic groceries or buying a vehicle fueled with biodiesel to reduce carbon emissions. These eco-friendly ways to save money are both practical and easy. 5 Eco-Friendly Ways to Save Money 1. Shop in vintage or second-hand stores. It’s an eco-friendly way to save money because you’re not consuming newly-made goods. The production of new clothes and accessories can damage land, impact ecosystems, and cause locals to be treated unfairly. The additional benefit of this living green tip is you look glam in chic recycled clothes and unique jewelry. When you shop in vintage or deconstructed clothing stores, you’ll enjoy both eco-friendly living and a whole new reconstructed, trendy wardrobe. 2. Make eco-friendly investments. It’s an eco-friendly w... More About: Save Money
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