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We all have oodles of used electronic equipment laying around in drawers and boxes and we all are going to sell them, or donate them, or recycle them, when we get a round tuit.

C’mon you know who you are.  We have actually sold a few items of  used electronic equipment on eBay and Craigslist but it is a hassle and then they go in the box, on on the shelf, in the drawer.  Out of site – out of mind.  Read more... (396 words, estimated 1:35 mins reading time)

There are many ways to save the environment. Every body should care but even if one person reduces their waste or conserves energy, it is a positive step forward. Of course the more people that contribute to saving our environment, the better it will be.

To conserve energy at home is the easiest. Turn off lights in rooms that are unoccupied. Keep the filters on your HVAC units clean. Lower the temperature of your water heater to 120F and wrap the unit with a blanket. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. The planting of trees on the west side of your home will shade it during the hottest part of the day. There is more just use common sense.  Read more... (307 words, estimated 1:14 mins reading time)

I remember growing up and seeing the cooling ponds from the local power plant give off steam in the winter.  As a young child I thought it looked cool. Today I think what a waste. There are numerous accounts of waste heat just literally being wasted. Some of the processes that produce waste heat are fuel combustion or chemical reactions. Large amounts of heat are generated for different purposes in boilers, kilns, ovens and furnaces. Not all of the energy is recoverable but a good portion is and should be.  Read more... (305 words, estimated 1:13 mins reading time)

There are many ways to help the environment. First thing everyone should do is to stop being wasteful with the products we use and the energy we consume. Also reuse and recycle what you can. Everything from aluminum and glass to plastic and paper can be recycled; all it takes is a little effort. Planting trees, shrubs and flowers around your home can help. Not only is this good for the environment but also pleasing to the eyes.  Read more... (451 words, estimated 1:48 mins reading time)

Some people feel that by donating hundreds of dollars to environmental organizations, they’re doing their part to save the world. This may be true, but there are other ways that you can pitch in, without spending a small fortune. There are even some Ways To Go Green For Free that you may never have thought of before.

Reuse:
How often do you bring home all your groceries in those little plastic bags? Rather than just throw these bags out, keep them for future use. Reuse them as liners in your smaller garbage cans, or donate them to local organizations. They also work great when sending small, fragile items through the mail.  Read more... (347 words, estimated 1:23 mins reading time)

As the economy continues to decline, it’s important to do everything we can to save money. However, with all this talk about “going green”, it can feel as though you need to spend more to keep up with the rest of society. This doesn’t have to be the case. There are a lot of people who are now looking at How To Go Green For Less. Honestly, it isn’t as hard as it may seem. With a few simple tricks, you can save money and the environment at the same time.  Read more... (606 words, 1 image, estimated 2:25 mins reading time)