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Anh Speer, Ph.D. Dr. Anh Speer has a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Applications from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). She has worked with companies such as AOL, Wellcare and Greystone CES as a Software Engineer and Lead Architect. She is a renowned author in the field of Wireless and Sensor Network Technologies and has published numerous technical papers in IEEE journals and magazines. She is also passionate about Clean Energy, Green Living and strives to live a sustainable lifestyle. Together with her family she created www.isustainableearth.com and is a regular writer for topics such as energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable living and green products.

The Super Bowl is Going Green & So Should You!

The Super Bowl is Going Green & So Should You!

The NFL has made a commitment to go green for this year’s Super Bowl and we welcome this change. So the question is, if the Super Bowl can go green, why can’t you? We have compiled the following tips aimed at helping you do your part to make this a Green Super Bowl.

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Money Saving Water Conservation Tips

Money Saving Water Conservation Tips

Simple money saving water conservation tips can produce big results for the planet and your wallet. Learn how we reduced our water usage by 8,000 gallons per month ending up with over $100 in credits from our water company.

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Toxic Skin Care Products Can Make You Age Faster

Toxic Skin Care Products Can Make You Age Faster

Organic skin care products can not only help keep you looking young, they can help prevent cancer as well. Beware of toxic skin care products that can make you age faster and cause physical and emotional issues. The rule of thumb is that anything you put on your skin you should be able to eat.

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A Leaky Faucet is Like Flushing Money Down the Toilet

A Leaky Faucet is Like Flushing Money Down the Toilet

As you lie in bed and hear the annoying drip, drip, drip of a leaky faucet, you are literally listening to money going down the drain. Fixing a leaky faucet is a simple and inexpensive action that you can take to save money and conserve water.

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Reusable Water Bottles Help You Go Green and Stay Healthy

Reusable Water Bottles Help You Go Green and Stay Healthy

Bottled water is not better than tap water, seriously! Reusable water bottles will help you save money and are also a healthier choice for you and the planet. If you don’t want to see the planet look like one big garbage patch then use green water bottles today.

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Water Conservation Tips for Your Children & Family

Water Conservation Tips for Your Children & Family

Children learn more easily than adults, therefore they can embrace the sustainable lifestyle early in life and pass on a greener planet to future generations. Help them implement water conservation techniques to save money and preserve our precious freshwater resources.

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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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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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8 Energy Efficient Tips to Quickly Lower Your Electric Bills

8 Energy Efficient Tips to Quickly Lower Your Electric Bills

Your endeavor to become energy efficient can start from the need to lower your bills or wanting to become eco-friendly and save the planet. Whatever your reasons may be, these 8 energy efficient tips will help you go green and save some green at the same time.

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