Helpful Energy Saving Tips for the Go Green Family

Water conservation is top a top priority. More water is wasted then any other resource we have. Here are a few tips to help around the yard this summer and they are really easy to implement into your outdoor routine. Only water your lawn when it needs it. You can tell when your lawn needs water by walking across it, if it springs back it's ok, but if you can see your foot prints … read on »

The development of energy-efficient products is not only saving the environment and reducing our dependence on foreign oil but is good for the economy as well. By going green its creating new business opportunities and new jobs. Our politicians are finally getting on the big green bus and pushing for more tax incentives for the production of renewable energy. Recent tax packages have failed and have put billions of dollars into the pockets … read on »

You thought when you turned your television off it was really off, right? Guess again, your television goes into stand by mode and isn't really shut off at all. All day while your at work or out for play your television is drawing power, which in turn is costing you money. The experts say that 75% of the energy we consume from electronic products are actually turned off. That means your … read on »

Just read an article on bottled water versus tap water in my search for good green living. What I found made me think about the purchase of my next bottle of water. A got to read article, "In Praise of Tap Water" . By drinking water from the tap instead of the bottle we can save the environment and keep marching towards a greener planet.

Another addition to the money pit, as the wife calls it, but we just completed adding new windows and siding to the house and taking one more step in the fight to go green. What a difference! Not only does it look great but the savings are already starting to show. The siding has dampened the noise from the outside which was one small thing I noticed right away. By going with the 3/4 inch … read on »

These are some great tips to help you around the house I found while looking around the net today hope you can implement at least a couple of these into your lives to help us Go Green. Save money in the bathroom Buy water-efficient shower heads. With low-flow models, a family of four can cut water usage by as much as 280 gallons a month. Adjust fridge and freezer temps Refrigerators eat up the most electricity in the … read on »

With all of the media attention given to environmental issues these days, it is widely known that the electricity that we use everyday is contributing toward harmful greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. If you believe in global warming, then you realize this is one of the issues that is exacerbated by these greenhouse gas emissions. While some people lead their lives not worried about these issues, there are many people who are making the … read on »