With the future of the planet at stake, many of us have developed a new consciousness when it comes to the environment. Recycling and the proper disposal of potentially hazardous materials have taken on a new and growing significance. From common household chemical to batteries of all kinds, a serious environmental health impact can be […]
Due to all the recent recalls on tainted toys, Congress and the House have become so alarmed that they voted overwhelmingly to ban lead and other dangerous chemicals such as phthalets from children’s toys.
The new legislation will toughen the rules on the testing of children’s products and take steps to give more muscle to […]
Global warming is an urgent, but solvable problem. That is why we have joined the We Campaign, a powerful nonpartisan movement of concerned citizens that was founded by Nobel Prize Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore. Read on to find out how easy and safe it would be to implement a renewable energy solution […]
With energy prices at a all time high, the interest in alternative power has been at a all time high. People are searching for ways to generate electricity at home more then ever before. Not only generating power, but also saving energy. There is one solution that is available, and that is solar power. Most […]
With an increased awareness about the state of the environment, more and more families are choosing to “go green”. Making choices that are eco-friendly is an easy process; there are now lines of environmentally-friendly foods, bedding, and cleaners, to name a few. However, many people fail to realize that in addition to teaching children to […]
If you are like me you are looking for a energy solution that isnt going to cost an arm and a leg. I looked at solar panels, and to get my house completely off the grid I was going to have to spend ten thousand dollars for new solar panels. At that, if it wasent […]
Thats right, nothing is ever free, Just like on the internet people offering free material are just trying to get your email so they can market to you. So first off you need to be ok with the fact that you will probably not find free solar panels unless you have some inside connection. Because […]
Are you looking to build your own solar panels, probably because the cost of buying a solar panel is through the roof. A typical home uses 300 watts of power per day, and if you were to go and buy sufficient solar panels to produce that amount you would need to spend close to ten […]
Now this is a complicated questions, building something by reading this text will be difficult, but I will do my best to answer the question. Now when you set out to build something you have accepted the fact that you have to spend money to acquire the guides, the materials etc. But how much are […]
As the cost of energy rises and concerns over the environment mount, alternative energy sources, such as solar and wind power, are becoming increasing valuable. So, how does an individual harvest the golden sun, or catch that breeze and turn it into energy gold?
The first step is a home energy audit. Your home must be […]
