Archive for February, 2011

Video: A Tiny Apartment Transforms into 24 Rooms

Jobs Go Green

With advancements in clean energy, the world may just get over this little recession, yet.

With the economy still in recovery mode, the political eye seems to have placed a dedicated focus on the struggling job market. And with oil resources only continuing to strain,, the focus of the campaign seems all but stuck on finding new and innovative ways to generate clean energy.

Going Green with Water Consumption

There are tons of ways to reduce the amount of water you use in your own home.  This practice will not only give you peace of mind knowing that you are doing your part for the environment, but, unlike some green investments, it can actually save you some money, too.

Good Morning Green

Going green is of course the buzz of the decade, but it does not have to be as difficult or time consuming as it sounds.  In fact, you may already be contributing to the movement.

Let’s begin with your regular morning routine.  A lot of green things actually save you some green as well.  Use that coffee filter twice.  In fact using it all is much more conducive to the environment than the extra drive to the coffee house, and you will not be contributing to the local landfill with a daily plastic cup and lid.

Remembering that Reusable Bag

So many times shoppers have the best intentions. They want to remember to bring in that reusable bag and reduce the number of paper or plastic bags that they are consuming. But how many people get all the way to the register before they realize that they left their reusable bags, and plans to save the planet back in the car in the parking lot?

Solar Energy Landfill Project Shows Promise

Those excited to begin using solar energy may be pleased to know that a Georgia solar energy farm has worked out quite well so far. The project, which is located on a landfill, may be replicated in various other states eventually.

A Georgia landfill is in the process of being converted into a solar energy farm, allowing the collection of trash to begin producing energy on a large scale. This is the first project of its kind, and should eventually create enough energy for abut 150 houses. There are plans to increase the size of the solar energy project shortly, and those involved hope to do the same in other states, as well.