Yearly archive - 2011

Phantom Loads Can Cost You $115 Each Year

Phantom Loads Can Cost You $115 Each Year

Phantom loads are produced by electric devices quietly wasting energy causing electric bills to increase. Understand what a phantom load is and implement these energy conservation tips so you can save money and help the planet at the same time.

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Xeriscaping Can Help Save Money on Your Water Bill

Xeriscaping Can Help Save Money on Your Water Bill

Xeriscaping is a form of landscaping that helps conserve water, raise property value, reduce chemical contamination and lower your household bills. As part of a sustainable lifestyle you should utilize xeriscaping when planning a garden or establishing your home’s yard.

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What is a Green Product?

What is a Green Product?

How can you tell whether what you bought is really a green product or a fake? Let us help demystify green products and arm you with the knowledge for making an informed decision. Learn about the top green product certification programs to help with your sustainable lifestyle.

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6 Tips on How to Water Landscaping Efficiently

6 Tips on How to Water Landscaping Efficiently

With less than 1% of all freshwater available for human consumption, water conservation is critical to our future. Considering that 50% of our water usage is for outdoor watering of lawns and gardens, efficient landscape management techniques are required to help preserve our water resources.

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Tips to Save Money on Home Heating Bills This Winter

Tips to Save Money on Home Heating Bills This Winter

Americans are looking to cut costs and save some money on their home heating bills, especially with the economy still trying to recover. This winter, follow these home heating and energy conservation tips to help you save some green while going green.

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Energy Efficiency Tips for Small Businesses and Home Offices

Energy Efficiency Tips for Small Businesses and Home Offices

Small businesses and home office users can cut their energy consumption by thousands of dollars each year by implementing energy efficient practices. Everything from lighting choices to the types of computers your employees use can mean the difference between profitability and losses.

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Top 11 Greenest Countries in the World

Top 11 Greenest Countries in the World

Going green is important to all of planet Earth and every country around the world needs to embrace sustainable living. How does your country rank in terms of going green, explore the top 11 greenest countries in the world according the Environmental Performance Index.

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The Calm after the Storm – Stormwater Runoff Management Tips

The Calm after the Storm – Stormwater Runoff Management Tips

Stormwater runoff can contain pollutants like chemicals, oils, dirt and pesticides which can often end up in our water supply. Implementing stormwater pollution prevention methods can help manage contamination help keep the environment clean. Protect our most valuable resource by limiting the impact stormwater runoff has on our water supply.

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Tips on How to Have an Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving

Tips on How to Have an Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving

Having an eco-friendly holiday is easy if you follow these simple tips to help you go green. From travel to cooking and food preparation to trash production we have you covered. The turkey is even an environmentally friendly choice when compared to other foods.

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Top 3 Black-Friday Shopping Tips for Finding Green Products

Top 3 Black-Friday Shopping Tips for Finding Green Products

Finding green products during Black-Friday can be as easy as 1-2-3. Before you stand in line to go after those door buster deals, you need to know how to spot a green product. Think green before you buy and follow these 3 tips.

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