In helping to clean up the Earth and stymie Global Climate Change we need to develop Green Communities. It is all of our duty to do so and make sure the Earth has a fighting chance to survive our industrial poisoning of the biosphere. If we each do our part, then together we can make a difference.
A Green Community Strives To:
Environment
Comply with Environmental Regulations
Practice Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention
Conserve Natural Resources through Sustainable Land Use
Economic
Promote Diverse, Locally-Owned and Operated Sustainable Businesses (Profitable, Non- Polluting, Socially Responsible)
Provide Adequate Affordable Housing
Promote Mixed-Use Residential Areas which Provide for Open Space
Promote Economic Equity
Social
Actively Involve Citizens from ALL Sectors of the Community through Open, Inclusive Public Outreach Efforts
Ensure that Public Actions Are Sustainable, while Incorporating Local Values and Historical and Cultural Considerations
Create and Maintain Safe, Clean Neighborhoods and Recreational Facilities for ALL
Provide Adequate and Efficient Infrastructure (water, sewer, etc.) that Minimizes Human Health and Environmental Harm, and Transportation Systems that Accomodate Broad Public Access, Bike and Pedestrian Paths
Ensure Equitable and Effective Educational and Health-Care Systems
Every little bit helps and it will happen if we all do our part.
If only we had the political will.
Come back next time for more tips tricks and techniques you can use in saving our planet.
Mahalo.
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Vegetable Gardening
Growing your own is fun, economical and healthy.
Not only do you get to eat fresh vegetables every day, but you are out in the sunshine and exercising as you tend your gardens. Not to mention the savings on your grocery bills.
Yes, there is nothing like a hobby that not only is fun, but good for your mind, body and wallet to boot!
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Friday, October 23, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Don't Throw it Away, Compost It!
What to do with all that left over organic matter that you can't recycle? Why not create a compost pile going in your back yard? It gives you free fertilizer and saves the planet by not clogging up the garbage dumps and fertilizing the algae in our streams and ponds.
A couple of months ago I introduced you to the world of composting. Here is some more information and lists of what should be included and what should not.
What to Compost - The IN List
Animal ( cow or horse) manure
Cardboard rolls
Clean paper
Coffee grounds and filters
Cotton rags
Dryer and vacuum cleaner lint
Eggshells
Fireplace ashes
Fruits and vegetables
Grass clippings
Hair and fur
Hay and straw
Houseplants
Leaves
Nut shells
Sawdust
Shredded newspaper
Tea bags
Wood chips
Wool rags
Yard trimmings
What Not to Compost - The OUT List
Black walnut tree leaves or twigs
Releases substances that might be harmful to plants
Coal or charcoal ash
Might contain substances harmful to plants
Dairy products (e.g., butter, egg yolks, milk, sour cream, yogurt)
Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
Diseased or insect-ridden plants
Diseases or insects might survive and be transferred back to other plants
Fats, grease, lard, or oils
Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
Meat or fish bones and scraps
Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
Pet wastes (e.g., dog or cat feces, soiled cat litter)
Might contain parasites, bacteria, germs, pathogens, and viruses harmful to humans
Yard trimmings treated with chemical pesticides
Might kill beneficial composting organisms
Another Backyard Composting Approach
1.Select a dry, shady spot near a water source for your compost pile or bin.
2.Before you add your brown and green materials, make sure larger pieces are chopped or shredded.
3.Cover your composting area with a 6-inch layer of brown materials.
4.Add a 3-inch layer of green materials and a little soil or finished compost.
5.Lightly mix the two layers above.
6.Top with a 3-inch layer of brown materials, adding water until moist.
7.Turn your compost pile every week or two with a pitchfork to distribute air and moisture. Move the dry materials from the edges into the middle of the pile. Continue this practice until the pile does not re-heat much after turning.
8.Your compost will be ready in one to four months, but let the pile sit for two weeks before using.
Come back next week for more tips tricks and techniques to help Earth save itself from us. Hey it's teh only planet we have, so let's take care of it okay? Remember we're all in this together and I'm pulling for you.
Mahalo.
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Vegetable Gardening
Growing your own is fun, economical and healthy.
Not only do you get to eat fresh vegetables every day, but you are out in the sunshine and exercising as you tend your gardens. Not to mention the savings on your grocery bills.
Yes, there is nothing like a hobby that not only is fun, but good for your mind, body and wallet to boot!
For more info and to Order Today so you can save On These Valuable Resources
http://www.renspubhouse.com/funstuff.html
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A couple of months ago I introduced you to the world of composting. Here is some more information and lists of what should be included and what should not.
What to Compost - The IN List
Animal ( cow or horse) manure
Cardboard rolls
Clean paper
Coffee grounds and filters
Cotton rags
Dryer and vacuum cleaner lint
Eggshells
Fireplace ashes
Fruits and vegetables
Grass clippings
Hair and fur
Hay and straw
Houseplants
Leaves
Nut shells
Sawdust
Shredded newspaper
Tea bags
Wood chips
Wool rags
Yard trimmings
What Not to Compost - The OUT List
Black walnut tree leaves or twigs
Releases substances that might be harmful to plants
Coal or charcoal ash
Might contain substances harmful to plants
Dairy products (e.g., butter, egg yolks, milk, sour cream, yogurt)
Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
Diseased or insect-ridden plants
Diseases or insects might survive and be transferred back to other plants
Fats, grease, lard, or oils
Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
Meat or fish bones and scraps
Create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
Pet wastes (e.g., dog or cat feces, soiled cat litter)
Might contain parasites, bacteria, germs, pathogens, and viruses harmful to humans
Yard trimmings treated with chemical pesticides
Might kill beneficial composting organisms
Another Backyard Composting Approach
1.Select a dry, shady spot near a water source for your compost pile or bin.
2.Before you add your brown and green materials, make sure larger pieces are chopped or shredded.
3.Cover your composting area with a 6-inch layer of brown materials.
4.Add a 3-inch layer of green materials and a little soil or finished compost.
5.Lightly mix the two layers above.
6.Top with a 3-inch layer of brown materials, adding water until moist.
7.Turn your compost pile every week or two with a pitchfork to distribute air and moisture. Move the dry materials from the edges into the middle of the pile. Continue this practice until the pile does not re-heat much after turning.
8.Your compost will be ready in one to four months, but let the pile sit for two weeks before using.
Come back next week for more tips tricks and techniques to help Earth save itself from us. Hey it's teh only planet we have, so let's take care of it okay? Remember we're all in this together and I'm pulling for you.
Mahalo.
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Vegetable Gardening
Growing your own is fun, economical and healthy.
Not only do you get to eat fresh vegetables every day, but you are out in the sunshine and exercising as you tend your gardens. Not to mention the savings on your grocery bills.
Yes, there is nothing like a hobby that not only is fun, but good for your mind, body and wallet to boot!
For more info and to Order Today so you can save On These Valuable Resources
http://www.renspubhouse.com/funstuff.html
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Don't Throw It Away, Recycle It!
If you can’t repair, refurbish, or reuse your used electronic device, the next best thing is to recycle it!
Electronics consist of valuable resources, such as precious metals, copper, and engineered plastics, all of which require considerable energy to process and manufacture. Recycling electronics recovers valuable materials, conserves virgin resources, and results in lower environmental emissions (including greenhouse gases) than making products from virgin materials.
For example:
Recycling 1 million desktop computers prevents the release of greenhouse gases equivalent to the annual emissions of over 17,000 passenger cars.
Recycling 1 million cell phones saves enough energy to power more than 19,000 US households with electricity for an entire year.
Finding a Recycling Opportunity
Many communities offer computer and electronics collections as part of household hazardous waste collections, special events, or other arrangements. In addition, many public and private organizations accept computers and other electronics for recycling. More and more (but not yet all) electronics manufacturers and retailers are accepting used household electronics for recycling.
Depending on where you live and the amount of equipment you have, the best recycling options could include: a county recycling drop-off center, repair shop, charitable organization, electronics recycler company, your local electronics retailer or the manufacturer.
Some retailers and manufacturers offer free shipping labels on their web sites that you can download and use to mail back small electronics to be recycled.
You can find electronics recycling opportunities in your community, by visiting the EPA's site or you can look at the web site for your local government to see what they recommend.
Businesses and Institutions
While the Federal government does not regulate disposal of unwanted computers and televisions from households, it does require businesses and institutions to properly manage these products at the end of their useful life and encourages recycling of these and other electronic products. Organizations recycling or disposing of electronics should check state regulatory requirements, which may be different from Federal requirements. Again check with the EPA site's and your local and state governments sites to find recommended organizations that will handle your recycling needs.
Both of these resources provide information about what questions to ask when evaluating recyclers. It's important to remember that each recycler may follow different processes, and you will need to decide which electronics recycler will do the job you need, offer the services you need, and minimize your environmental and informational liability at an acceptable cost.
If only we had the moral courage and political will.
Come back next week for more tips, tricks and techniques in our struggle to save the planet from ourselves. Remember we're all in this together and I'm pulling for ya.
Mahalo.
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Vegetable Gardening
Growing your own is fun, economical and healthy.
Not only do you get to eat fresh vegetables every day, but you are out in the sunshine and exercising as you tend your gardens. Not to mention the savings on your grocery bills.
Yes, there is nothing like a hobby that not only is fun, but good for your mind, body and wallet to boot!
For more info and to Order Today so you can save On These Valuable Resources
http://www.renspubhouse.com/funstuff.html
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Electronics consist of valuable resources, such as precious metals, copper, and engineered plastics, all of which require considerable energy to process and manufacture. Recycling electronics recovers valuable materials, conserves virgin resources, and results in lower environmental emissions (including greenhouse gases) than making products from virgin materials.
For example:
Recycling 1 million desktop computers prevents the release of greenhouse gases equivalent to the annual emissions of over 17,000 passenger cars.
Recycling 1 million cell phones saves enough energy to power more than 19,000 US households with electricity for an entire year.
Finding a Recycling Opportunity
Many communities offer computer and electronics collections as part of household hazardous waste collections, special events, or other arrangements. In addition, many public and private organizations accept computers and other electronics for recycling. More and more (but not yet all) electronics manufacturers and retailers are accepting used household electronics for recycling.
Depending on where you live and the amount of equipment you have, the best recycling options could include: a county recycling drop-off center, repair shop, charitable organization, electronics recycler company, your local electronics retailer or the manufacturer.
Some retailers and manufacturers offer free shipping labels on their web sites that you can download and use to mail back small electronics to be recycled.
You can find electronics recycling opportunities in your community, by visiting the EPA's site or you can look at the web site for your local government to see what they recommend.
Businesses and Institutions
While the Federal government does not regulate disposal of unwanted computers and televisions from households, it does require businesses and institutions to properly manage these products at the end of their useful life and encourages recycling of these and other electronic products. Organizations recycling or disposing of electronics should check state regulatory requirements, which may be different from Federal requirements. Again check with the EPA site's and your local and state governments sites to find recommended organizations that will handle your recycling needs.
Both of these resources provide information about what questions to ask when evaluating recyclers. It's important to remember that each recycler may follow different processes, and you will need to decide which electronics recycler will do the job you need, offer the services you need, and minimize your environmental and informational liability at an acceptable cost.
If only we had the moral courage and political will.
Come back next week for more tips, tricks and techniques in our struggle to save the planet from ourselves. Remember we're all in this together and I'm pulling for ya.
Mahalo.
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Vegetable Gardening
Growing your own is fun, economical and healthy.
Not only do you get to eat fresh vegetables every day, but you are out in the sunshine and exercising as you tend your gardens. Not to mention the savings on your grocery bills.
Yes, there is nothing like a hobby that not only is fun, but good for your mind, body and wallet to boot!
For more info and to Order Today so you can save On These Valuable Resources
http://www.renspubhouse.com/funstuff.html
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
You Make The Call, Recycle Your Cell Phone
Did you know that by recycling all of the 100 million cell phones ready for end of life management in the US would save enough energy to power more than 18,500 US households with electricity for one year?
As cell phones, computers, and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) become more prominent in our everyday lives, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking steps to encourage consumers to recycle these products instead of adding them to our nation’s landfills. As part of this initiative, EPA’s Plug-In To eCycling program has teamed up with leading cell phone makers, service providers, and retailers to launch a national campaign encouraging Americans to recycle or donate their unwanted cell phones.
To kick off the initiative, the Campaign has released a series of print public service announcements that highlight the convenience and environmental and social benefits of recycling a cell phone. EPA has also released a series of downloadable podcasts featuring experts in the electronics recycling field discussing the many ways that consumers can reuse and recycle their electronics and addressing many common questions and concerns. .
EPA has targeted cell phone recycling because, despite the large number of programs, most consumers still do not know where or how they can recycle their cell phones. Consequently, only 10 percent of unwanted cell phones are recycled each year. Recycling cell phones leads to significant environmental savings and can benefit communities.
Recycling: an Easy Call - Every day there are thousands of opportunities to recycle cell phones and accessories. Many cell phone retailers, manufacturers, and service providers have ongoing collection programs where phones can be dropped off or mailed in—regardless of the age or brand. Some charitable organizations and state or municipal solid waste programs also offer cell phone recycling. In most cases, cell phone recycling is free.
Recycling: a Green Call - Recycling cell phones helps the environment by saving energy and keeping useable and valuable materials out of landfills and incinerators. Cell phones are made from precious metals, copper, and plastics—all of which require energy to mine and manufacture. Recycling these materials not only conserves resources, but prevents air and water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, if all of the 100 million cell phones ready for end of life management in the U.S. are recycled, we could save enough energy to power more than 18,500 U.S. households with electricity for one year.
Recycling: a Social Call - Donating your cell phone also benefits your community. When cell phones and accessories are in good working condition, some programs donate them to a number of worthy charities or provide them for discounted sale to those who need them. In addition, many recycling programs use the proceeds to raise funds for charitable organizations, schools, churches and other social causes. In some cases, programs buy the phone back from the consumer.
Where to Recycle
Cell phone recycling programs can be accessed from almost everywhere in the United States. Many organizations, such as cell phone manufacturers, retailers, network carriers, charities, and state or local solid waste programs offer recycling for unwanted cell phones. The “Recycle Your Cell Phone. It’s An Easy Call” campaign aims to increase the public’s awareness of cell phone recycling and donation opportunities, with the ultimate goal of increasing the nation’s cell phone recycling rate. Plug-In To eCycling partners supporting this campaign are: AT&T, Best Buy, LG Electronics, Motorola, Nokia, Office Depot, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Sprint, Staples, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless.
Hey it's our only planet, it's up to all of us to save it.
Come back next time for more tips, tricks, techniques and advice on how to save the planet one person at a time. We're all in this together and I'm pulling for ya.
Mahalo.
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Vegetable Gardening
Growing your own is fun, economical and healthy.
Not only do you get to eat fresh vegetables every day, but you are out in the sunshine and exercising as you tend your gardens. Not to mention the savings on your grocery bills.
Yes, there is nothing like a hobby that not only is fun, but good for your mind, body and wallet to boot!
For more info and to Order Today so you can save On These Valuable Resources
http://www.renspubhouse.netii.net/funstuff.html
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To learn
As cell phones, computers, and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) become more prominent in our everyday lives, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking steps to encourage consumers to recycle these products instead of adding them to our nation’s landfills. As part of this initiative, EPA’s Plug-In To eCycling program has teamed up with leading cell phone makers, service providers, and retailers to launch a national campaign encouraging Americans to recycle or donate their unwanted cell phones.
To kick off the initiative, the Campaign has released a series of print public service announcements that highlight the convenience and environmental and social benefits of recycling a cell phone. EPA has also released a series of downloadable podcasts featuring experts in the electronics recycling field discussing the many ways that consumers can reuse and recycle their electronics and addressing many common questions and concerns. .
EPA has targeted cell phone recycling because, despite the large number of programs, most consumers still do not know where or how they can recycle their cell phones. Consequently, only 10 percent of unwanted cell phones are recycled each year. Recycling cell phones leads to significant environmental savings and can benefit communities.
Recycling: an Easy Call - Every day there are thousands of opportunities to recycle cell phones and accessories. Many cell phone retailers, manufacturers, and service providers have ongoing collection programs where phones can be dropped off or mailed in—regardless of the age or brand. Some charitable organizations and state or municipal solid waste programs also offer cell phone recycling. In most cases, cell phone recycling is free.
Recycling: a Green Call - Recycling cell phones helps the environment by saving energy and keeping useable and valuable materials out of landfills and incinerators. Cell phones are made from precious metals, copper, and plastics—all of which require energy to mine and manufacture. Recycling these materials not only conserves resources, but prevents air and water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, if all of the 100 million cell phones ready for end of life management in the U.S. are recycled, we could save enough energy to power more than 18,500 U.S. households with electricity for one year.
Recycling: a Social Call - Donating your cell phone also benefits your community. When cell phones and accessories are in good working condition, some programs donate them to a number of worthy charities or provide them for discounted sale to those who need them. In addition, many recycling programs use the proceeds to raise funds for charitable organizations, schools, churches and other social causes. In some cases, programs buy the phone back from the consumer.
Where to Recycle
Cell phone recycling programs can be accessed from almost everywhere in the United States. Many organizations, such as cell phone manufacturers, retailers, network carriers, charities, and state or local solid waste programs offer recycling for unwanted cell phones. The “Recycle Your Cell Phone. It’s An Easy Call” campaign aims to increase the public’s awareness of cell phone recycling and donation opportunities, with the ultimate goal of increasing the nation’s cell phone recycling rate. Plug-In To eCycling partners supporting this campaign are: AT&T, Best Buy, LG Electronics, Motorola, Nokia, Office Depot, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Sprint, Staples, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless.
Hey it's our only planet, it's up to all of us to save it.
Come back next time for more tips, tricks, techniques and advice on how to save the planet one person at a time. We're all in this together and I'm pulling for ya.
Mahalo.
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Vegetable Gardening
Growing your own is fun, economical and healthy.
Not only do you get to eat fresh vegetables every day, but you are out in the sunshine and exercising as you tend your gardens. Not to mention the savings on your grocery bills.
Yes, there is nothing like a hobby that not only is fun, but good for your mind, body and wallet to boot!
For more info and to Order Today so you can save On These Valuable Resources
http://www.renspubhouse.netii.net/funstuff.html
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To learn
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
What Does Environmentalism Really Mean To You?
What Does Environmentalism Really Mean To You?
We hear all the time about Environmentalism and Environmentalists, but really what do these terms really mean and how are they relevant in your everyday life?
Some people think one has to be active in big protests or movements. Others think that all "environmentalists" are nuts out to destroy the US and other countries by undermining the basics of business.
Where a lot of environmentalists do take part in big rallies and protests, it doesn't mean you have to to become one. All you have to do is your part in protecting the planet.
Environmentalism is just being smart and making choices that protect the environment, whether it is choosing to walk or bicycle to work/play/shopping instead of taking a vehicle, or conserving your water, heat and electricity in your home and office.
Recycling and reusing of products is another great way to join the "Environmental" movement.
Anything you do that will sustain a healthy lifestyle and taking personal responsibility to making a sustainable difference is what the movement is all about.
What are the side effects of being an Environmentalist?
Well the obvious is being healthy and leaving a living legacy for future generations. Another is saving money. By reducing your consumption of energy you will in the long run save money you can use for other fun stuff.
In other words you are healthy, wealthy and wise, and happy as well.
So as they said as I was a child "Give a Hoot, Don't Pollute", and conserve your way to health, happiness and prosperity.
Come back again next week for more tips, tricks and techniques to help the Earth survive the humans. We're all in this together and I'm pulling for you.
Mahalo.
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Vegetable Gardening
Growing your own is fun, economical and healthy.
Not only do you get to eat fresh vegetables every day, but you are out in the sunshine and exercising as you tend your gardens. Not to mention the savings on your grocery bills.
Yes, there is nothing like a hobby that not only is fun, but good for your mind, body and wallet to boot!
For more info and to Order Today so you can save On These Valuable Resources
http://www.renspubhouse.com/funstuff.html
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We hear all the time about Environmentalism and Environmentalists, but really what do these terms really mean and how are they relevant in your everyday life?
Some people think one has to be active in big protests or movements. Others think that all "environmentalists" are nuts out to destroy the US and other countries by undermining the basics of business.
Where a lot of environmentalists do take part in big rallies and protests, it doesn't mean you have to to become one. All you have to do is your part in protecting the planet.
Environmentalism is just being smart and making choices that protect the environment, whether it is choosing to walk or bicycle to work/play/shopping instead of taking a vehicle, or conserving your water, heat and electricity in your home and office.
Recycling and reusing of products is another great way to join the "Environmental" movement.
Anything you do that will sustain a healthy lifestyle and taking personal responsibility to making a sustainable difference is what the movement is all about.
What are the side effects of being an Environmentalist?
Well the obvious is being healthy and leaving a living legacy for future generations. Another is saving money. By reducing your consumption of energy you will in the long run save money you can use for other fun stuff.
In other words you are healthy, wealthy and wise, and happy as well.
So as they said as I was a child "Give a Hoot, Don't Pollute", and conserve your way to health, happiness and prosperity.
Come back again next week for more tips, tricks and techniques to help the Earth survive the humans. We're all in this together and I'm pulling for you.
Mahalo.
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Vegetable Gardening
Growing your own is fun, economical and healthy.
Not only do you get to eat fresh vegetables every day, but you are out in the sunshine and exercising as you tend your gardens. Not to mention the savings on your grocery bills.
Yes, there is nothing like a hobby that not only is fun, but good for your mind, body and wallet to boot!
For more info and to Order Today so you can save On These Valuable Resources
http://www.renspubhouse.com/funstuff.html
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Protecting The Environment During Summer Vacation
Yes Summer time is here and it is time for vacations and family fun. We have heard all year about "Greening one's Office" or Greening One's Home", but there is much more one can do and help teach your children to become more environmentally aware as well. Here's a few things to consider this summer (and beyond for that matter) that will help protect the environment.
One small way to be environmentally aware on vacation is to collect all your recycling and take it home with you. Collect all paper, glass, cans, plastic recyclables in shopping bags and take them home with to recycle at your regular curbside pickup (or take to your local recycling center).
Consider taking vacations closer to home so you cut back on the carbon footprint of your car. When you visit places consider taking bicycle rides, or walking. Not only are these mthods environmentally safe but great for your health as well.
Plant trees or bushes around your property, or get involved in a community project to bring more "green" to your city/town/neighborhood. Not only does this help the environment, but psychologists agree that this is good for one's mental well being. Plants are relaxing and cool their immediate environment.
Cut back on your AC use by opening doors and windows, and turning off the lights. The fresh air will do you good, believe me I try to get as much as possible. Find outdoor hobbies and activities that are fun and enjoyable for the whole family. Again not only will you be doing the Earth a favor, you will find yourself getting healthier to boot!.
Volunteer to clean up parks, waterfronts, and other venues where you go to have fun. You'll be outside walking around helping the environment. This will actually reduce stress as you will feel good about yourself, and again the fresh air will do your physical health good as well.
Use reusable cups, and water bottles instead of buying a bunch of plastic individual water bottles. With an inexpensive filtering system on your tap, you will get better quality water than you will get in the bottles.
I think environmental awareness is gained by love or by pain, so, either on vacation or not must always live politely. Governments and society must invest every day in love, that is education. Remember this is the only planet we got, so treat it well. If only people had the moral courage and political will to do so.
Come back next week for more tips, tricks and techniques for environmental awareness. We're all in this together, and I'm pulling for you.
Mahalo.
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Fast easy resources to help you with your marketing, save a tree by not wasting paper, be environmentally correct and have some fun and learn something to boot!
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One small way to be environmentally aware on vacation is to collect all your recycling and take it home with you. Collect all paper, glass, cans, plastic recyclables in shopping bags and take them home with to recycle at your regular curbside pickup (or take to your local recycling center).
Consider taking vacations closer to home so you cut back on the carbon footprint of your car. When you visit places consider taking bicycle rides, or walking. Not only are these mthods environmentally safe but great for your health as well.
Plant trees or bushes around your property, or get involved in a community project to bring more "green" to your city/town/neighborhood. Not only does this help the environment, but psychologists agree that this is good for one's mental well being. Plants are relaxing and cool their immediate environment.
Cut back on your AC use by opening doors and windows, and turning off the lights. The fresh air will do you good, believe me I try to get as much as possible. Find outdoor hobbies and activities that are fun and enjoyable for the whole family. Again not only will you be doing the Earth a favor, you will find yourself getting healthier to boot!.
Volunteer to clean up parks, waterfronts, and other venues where you go to have fun. You'll be outside walking around helping the environment. This will actually reduce stress as you will feel good about yourself, and again the fresh air will do your physical health good as well.
Use reusable cups, and water bottles instead of buying a bunch of plastic individual water bottles. With an inexpensive filtering system on your tap, you will get better quality water than you will get in the bottles.
I think environmental awareness is gained by love or by pain, so, either on vacation or not must always live politely. Governments and society must invest every day in love, that is education. Remember this is the only planet we got, so treat it well. If only people had the moral courage and political will to do so.
Come back next week for more tips, tricks and techniques for environmental awareness. We're all in this together, and I'm pulling for you.
Mahalo.
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For envrionmentally smart resources to help you with your Online Business check out
http://www.renspubhouse.netii.net/business.html
Fast easy resources to help you with your marketing, save a tree by not wasting paper, be environmentally correct and have some fun and learn something to boot!
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Which Way The Wind Blows.
With the passage this week by the House of Representatives of the President's Energy bill, one should serious consider looking into alternate energy sources. Other countries have tried this with mixed results, but if we are half as smart as we think we are we should be able to pull this off seamlessly.
Wind power is just one source that can be adapted and is readily available, and should be considered the most viable.
Although it is much less expensive to initially get hooked into the local electric company's grid than it is to set up and hook into wind turbines, in the long run one saves money by utilizing the wind for one's energy needs—while also becoming more independent. Not receiving an electric bill while enjoying the advantages of the modern electrically-driven lifestyle is a wondrous feeling.
Electric bills and fuel bills are rising steadily—but the cost of wind turbine energy is zero, and the cost of installing and hooking up a turbine is steadily coming down as demand rises and more commercial success is realized by various companies producing the turbines and researching technologies to make them ever more efficient. In addition, people are moving away from the traditional electric grids and the fossil fuels for personal reasons including desire for greater independence, the desire to live remotely or rurally without having to “go primitive”, political concerns such as fears of terrorist strikes on oil fields or power grids, or concerns about the environment.
Again, this motivation to get away from the traditional energy sources is the same one that causes people to seek the power of the wind for their energy, giving more business opportunities to profit from wind turbine production and maintenance, which drives their costs down for the consumers. In nearly thirty states at the time of this writing, homeowners who remain on the grid but who still choose to use wind energy (or other alternative forms) are eligible for rebates or tax breaks from the state governments that end up paying for as much as 50% of their total “green” energy systems' costs.
In addition, there are 35 states at the time of this writing where these homeowners are allowed to sell their excess energy back to the power company under what are called “net metering laws”. The rates that they are being paid by the local power companies for this energy are standard retail rates—in other words, the homeowners are actually profiting from their own energy production.
Some federal lawmakers are pushing to get the federal government to mandate these tax breaks and other wind power incentives in all 50 states. Japan and Germany already have national incentive programs in place. However, “A lot of this is handled regionally by state law. There wouldn't really be a role for the federal government,” the Energy Department's Craig Stevens says. And as might be imagined, there are power companies who feel that it's unfair that they should have to pay retail rates to private individuals. “
We should [only have to] pay you the wholesale rate for ... your electricity,” according to Bruce Bowen, Pacific Gas & Electric's director of regulatory policy. However, the companies seem to be more worried about losing short term profits than about the benefits, especially in the long run, of the increased use of wind turbines or wind farms. Head of the Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies of California V. John White points out, “It's quality power that strengthens the grid.”
It is going to happen and we should start now. We only have ourselves to blame if we destroy this world because of petty bickering. If only we had the political will. Come back next week for more environmental tips, tricks and techniques. We're all in this together and I'm pulling for you.
Mahalo.
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It's your right to get assistance from Your Government!
Yes the government gives away billions of dollars each year to assist people like you and me for just about anything. Starting a business? Yes there is money for you. Need help with your house or health?
Yes money is available. Who is on your side? Who can guide you?
"The Inquisitive Explorer's Guide To Free Government Money Programs", That's who.
Get your share and let Uncle Sam help you. Check it out at:
http://www.renspubhouse.netii.net/marketing/govmoney.html
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Wind power is just one source that can be adapted and is readily available, and should be considered the most viable.
Although it is much less expensive to initially get hooked into the local electric company's grid than it is to set up and hook into wind turbines, in the long run one saves money by utilizing the wind for one's energy needs—while also becoming more independent. Not receiving an electric bill while enjoying the advantages of the modern electrically-driven lifestyle is a wondrous feeling.
Electric bills and fuel bills are rising steadily—but the cost of wind turbine energy is zero, and the cost of installing and hooking up a turbine is steadily coming down as demand rises and more commercial success is realized by various companies producing the turbines and researching technologies to make them ever more efficient. In addition, people are moving away from the traditional electric grids and the fossil fuels for personal reasons including desire for greater independence, the desire to live remotely or rurally without having to “go primitive”, political concerns such as fears of terrorist strikes on oil fields or power grids, or concerns about the environment.
Again, this motivation to get away from the traditional energy sources is the same one that causes people to seek the power of the wind for their energy, giving more business opportunities to profit from wind turbine production and maintenance, which drives their costs down for the consumers. In nearly thirty states at the time of this writing, homeowners who remain on the grid but who still choose to use wind energy (or other alternative forms) are eligible for rebates or tax breaks from the state governments that end up paying for as much as 50% of their total “green” energy systems' costs.
In addition, there are 35 states at the time of this writing where these homeowners are allowed to sell their excess energy back to the power company under what are called “net metering laws”. The rates that they are being paid by the local power companies for this energy are standard retail rates—in other words, the homeowners are actually profiting from their own energy production.
Some federal lawmakers are pushing to get the federal government to mandate these tax breaks and other wind power incentives in all 50 states. Japan and Germany already have national incentive programs in place. However, “A lot of this is handled regionally by state law. There wouldn't really be a role for the federal government,” the Energy Department's Craig Stevens says. And as might be imagined, there are power companies who feel that it's unfair that they should have to pay retail rates to private individuals. “
We should [only have to] pay you the wholesale rate for ... your electricity,” according to Bruce Bowen, Pacific Gas & Electric's director of regulatory policy. However, the companies seem to be more worried about losing short term profits than about the benefits, especially in the long run, of the increased use of wind turbines or wind farms. Head of the Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies of California V. John White points out, “It's quality power that strengthens the grid.”
It is going to happen and we should start now. We only have ourselves to blame if we destroy this world because of petty bickering. If only we had the political will. Come back next week for more environmental tips, tricks and techniques. We're all in this together and I'm pulling for you.
Mahalo.
======================================================
It's your right to get assistance from Your Government!
Yes the government gives away billions of dollars each year to assist people like you and me for just about anything. Starting a business? Yes there is money for you. Need help with your house or health?
Yes money is available. Who is on your side? Who can guide you?
"The Inquisitive Explorer's Guide To Free Government Money Programs", That's who.
Get your share and let Uncle Sam help you. Check it out at:
http://www.renspubhouse.netii.net/marketing/govmoney.html
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