Solar Energy and How It Helps Us
May 20th 2011NOLA Solarnew orleans solar & solar
This article talks about solar energy and its effect on people and our planet. It gives a generalized description of how it is harnessed and used.
Routes for NOLA Recycling
May 17th 2011NOLA Solarrecycling
NOLA Recycling Route Map
Will Scott has published the routes for the City of New Orleans Recycling over at http://willscott.me.
Solar Panels are Worth the Cost
May 17th 2011NOLA Solarnew orleans solar & solar & Uncategorized
Solar energy has become an increasingly acceptable form of alternative energy. As a result, many homeowners have considered installing solar panels in an effort to both save on energy, which also provides clean energy because it does not produce any chemicals or by-products.
Although there are some disadvantages to solar energy, they can be addressed to the point where the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Benefits of Using Solar Energy
Mar 4th 2011NOLA Solarsolar
This entry talks about the advantages of utilizing solar energy. It also gives suggestions about how to be more environmentally friendly.
Solar energy has long been touted as a great way to help the earth and humanity. In spite of having been discovered for so many decades already, its use is still not as widespread as it should be. The reason behind this is the expense of creating energy cells to store the solar energy as well as the many cells needed to actually run a normal household efficiently and properly. The benefits of doing so are really focused on saving energy in order to prolong it.
Video: A Tiny Apartment Transforms into 24 Rooms
Feb 28th 2011NOLA SolarAnti-McMansion & Green Living
Jobs Go Green
Feb 28th 2011NOLA Solarrecycling & solar
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
Feb 25th 2011NOLA Solarrecycling & solar
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
Feb 21st 2011NOLA Solarrecycling & solar
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
Feb 18th 2011NOLA Solarrecycling
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
Feb 14th 2011NOLA Solarsolar
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.