Category Archives: Environment



Staying Warm While Staying Green

Jan 20th, 2012 Janet Davis

Everyone wants to stay warm, but a green-minded person wants to do so while keeping the impact on the environment to a minimum. Fortunately, there are both active and passive steps to green ways of keeping a home warm during the winter months.

Eight Ingenious Ways To Save Money And The Environment In One Action!

Jan 20th, 2012 James McHeggins

Everyone wants to save money and everyone wants to do their bit for the environment. Now, it is possible to do both. There are loads of ways that you can be greener and save cash at the same time. Here are eight simple ways to save both your money and the Earth.

Mid East Oil Addiction - Time to Focus on Renewable Energy and Save Ourselves From Definite Disaster

Jan 16th, 2012 Daljeet Sidhu

Oil is not called "black gold" without reason. All world economies exist on oil. Without oil, business and industries come to a stop, prices of basic commodities escalate, and life as we know it changes drastically. However, oil is a finite resource and the time has come to reap the results of decades of exploitation and lack of forethought.

Renewable Heat - A Preferred Alternative Energy Source

Jan 14th, 2012 Shane Thomas

It is imperative to switch over to use of renewable heat which is abundantly found. By investing and installing air source heat pumps and water source heat pumps, we can make the best use of available heat sources and enjoy the real heat incentives as well.

Save The World With A Rainwater Harvesting System

Jan 12th, 2012 Lawrence White

Water is an important element that is needed to be conserved. Humans, as well as animals and plants, cannot exist without water. It is a responsibility of everyone to conserve water in whatever way they can. As the world's water resources are slowly being depleted, a domestic and farm rainwater harvesting system has evolved to be one of the stronger practices that we must adopt.

Alternative Heating and Cooling Sources

Jan 12th, 2012 Jerry Brockman

If you are wondering about alternative sources for heating and cooling your home or workplace, this article talks about a couple of options for heating and cooling your environment.

Green Audio/Visual Technology

Jan 7th, 2012 Robert Leggio

This informative article explains how businesses can adopt green technology to lessen the environmental impact of their business, while also saving money.

Enjoying Better Heat and Cleaner Air In Your Home

Jan 5th, 2012 Jerry Brockman

Options for getting better heat and cleaner air in your home.

Waste Management Services Clean up Sydney

Dec 30th, 2011 Michiel Van Kets

Waste management services in a city like Sydney are generally on the ball and always looking for new, and more effective ways, to manage the growing amount of waste produced each day. Collection services, cleaning solutions and facilities management are just part of the process.

Gulf Oil Spill Animals - Where are They Now?

Dec 29th, 2011 Robert Haskell

The effects of the Gulf disaster stretch beyond what we normally see. Although the oceans may look cleaner, settling debris, habitat loss in nesting grounds and a less successful spawning have depleted the next generation of aquatic and semi-aquatic life in the area.

Technologically Advanced Metal Roofing

Dec 26th, 2011 Ross Thiebaud

A discussion of technological advances in metal roofing and how it effects you as a homeowner.

Waste Management in Sydney

Dec 22nd, 2011 Michiel Van Kets

Sydney is one Australian city that is sorting out its waste management by incorporating new techniques and methods of disposal. Diverting materials away from landfills and sending it to be recycled results in a double advantage - reducing the amount of trash in landfills and leading to a greener environment.

Intensive Livestock Farming Vs Organic Farming Explained

Dec 20th, 2011 Mark Taylor

The debate between intensive livestock farming and organic livestock farming goes on. Mass production of livestock products to cater to increasing food demands or provision of good quality organic livestock products for human consumption against enjoying profitable returns through livestock farming does become a difficult choice for most farmers in this trade.

Find Out How You Can Save Money On Electricity

Dec 20th, 2011 Lawrence White

Even if you belong to the lucky ones that are not hit by the recent recession, you should be informed on ways you can go green in electricity. Having this information has many benefits. Some of them contribute to a better and healthier environment and the rest to saving money.

Your House is Clean, But is it Green?

Dec 17th, 2011 Janet Davis

Cleaning a home or business is often a ritualistic experience, and one meant to remove matter we deem as dangerous, unhealthy or unpleasant to those living or working there.

For the New Energy Future We Need to Turn More Green Business Ideas into Action

Dec 11th, 2011 Daljeet Sidhu

The way forward lies in green investment. No, I'm not talking about dollars, though that too will follow inevitably. I'm talking about greening your small business. And the many successful entrepreneurs who have managed to build sustainable businesses without sacrificing ethics or the environment.

Hot Tips for Passing Your Emissions Test

Dec 8th, 2011 Tom Aldridge

If you face emissions testing to get the tag renewed on your car, this article gives tips on how to make sure you pass.

The Black Death Really is Bubonic Plague

Dec 5th, 2011 Larry Isaacson

The disease was spread by infected fleas hitchhiking on rats, but the primitive state of medieval medicine, poor hygiene, religious hysteria and gross superstition led to the search for scapegoats.

Reasons to Consider a Metal Roof

Nov 30th, 2011 Ross Thiebaud

Before beginning a roofing project, understand the benefits of a having a metal roof.

Waste Management for Industries in Australia

Nov 30th, 2011 Michiel Van Kets

Leading environmental services in Australia can offer expert advice and help for all kinds of industries. They provide services in all areas of waste management from collection and recycling to hiring skip bins and use the latest technology to clean specialist equipment.

Cyber Warfare on the Net II

Nov 27th, 2011 Larry Isaacson

It looks like the recent Stuxnet worm that has invaded the command and control centers in Iran particularly, and other countries to a much lesser extent, is more powerful and damaging that initially portrayed.

Fear of Heights? Sky Farming Not for You!

Nov 24th, 2011 Matthew Isaacson

Sky farming isn't done on the outside of hillsides or steep mountainsides.

Finding the Best Heating Method for Your Home

Nov 20th, 2011 Jerry Brockman

This article discusses various ways to heat your home or enhance your current heating system and keep heat loss to a minimum.

Energy Conservation - Sustainable Business Practices But Higher Performance

Nov 17th, 2011 Daljeet Sidhu

Energy conservation is the most talked about topic in business circuits today. As the gap between demand and supply of oil becomes wider, governments and businesses are joining hands to tap replenishable natural resources and implement energy efficient practices.

What To Look For If You're Thinking Of Changing To A Solar Power System

Nov 17th, 2011 Lawrence White

It seems that just about any product available on the market today in some way has been produced to either help reduce the enhanced greenhouse effect or from environmentally friendly materials. Solar power systems are perhaps the most important of these in terms of the former, not only saving the planet but also with respect to consumer benefits.

An Easy Start to Going Green

Nov 15th, 2011 Janet Davis

No one expects every person to be an Erin Brockovich, or every family to pull off an experiment like the New York family that didn't discard most of their waste but recycled literally everything except food.

The Promise of PLA Resin for Eco - Friendly Packaging

Nov 12th, 2011 Chris Rapp

One of the challenges that the green movement has to address in a society that values consumerism is the packaging that the products are wrapped in. This is especially true when it comes to convenience food products. Bottled water, soda, and other portable foods are often housed in packaging that leaves a large carbon footprint both in its production. Read on to find out more!

Environmental Benefits of Automatic Hand Dryers

Nov 5th, 2011 Chris Huang

This article looks at some of the comparisons between electric hand dryers and the traditional use of paper towels. It explores the environmental impact of each option, and gives some basic information about each option to help you decide which one is better for your business.

Green Money Saves the Environment and Helps the Economy

Nov 5th, 2011 Daljeet Sidhu

The "cash for refrigerators" and "dollars for dishwashers" program have given retailers and shoppers in the US much needed reprieve. $300 million has been allocated to this program. It is saving the environment and rejuvenating the economy.