In the push to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, many home and business owners are turning to green energy like solar or wind power. Designing a solar power system isn’t as easy as just slapping a few panels on the roof and calling it a day. What do you need to take into account...
Several high-profile projects in recent years, such as Global Wind Atlas, seek to rank the wind power capacity of the world’s nations. It’s proven to be a tough thing to do, given how fast public policy can change and the frequency with which private and public investments move around in this fast-growing energy sector. Nevertheless,...
It seems like everyone and their brother has a cloud storage account these days. Google, Microsoft and Apple all offer free limited storage for anyone willing to sign up for an account, allowing you to store up to a gigabyte of pictures, music or text files online. While it seems to be greener than storing...
The agriculture industry, and human food output, will be increasingly affected by water scarcity in the coming years. There are many reasons why this is the case, and each one merits considerable public and civic discussion. Good news arrives in the form of “smart agriculture” — a family of technology dedicated, in part, to helping...
In some parts of the world, electric or gas furnaces aren’t always an option for keeping your home warm. Wood and pellet stoves have been used for years, but with many consumers becoming concerned about their carbon footprint, they are turning away from some of them. Can woodburning stoves be eco-friendly? Woodburning Stoves Human beings...
A simple switch from conventional cleaning products to green alternatives can benefit both the environment and your well-being. Companies don’t make a point to advertise this fact, but the traditional cleaning solutions we use every day contain toxins with the potential to irritate and even harm our bodies. Phthalates in dish soap, triclosan in detergents...
Starting a new business, regardless of the industry, is a daunting task. You’ve got market research to consider, purchasing a new storefront in addition to figuring out what to sell and how to make a profit. One quickly growing field that you might want to consider – especially if you like working with plants –...
In the case of an emergency, the only thing you’ll be concerned about is survival, but if you plan ahead, your emergency preparedness kit can be packed with eco-friendly supplies and ideas. With natural and human-made catastrophes so prevalent today (ahem, climate change), it’s not a matter of if you’ll need a preparedness kit —...
Keen to renovate your home? A green renovation is more friendly on your bank account and the planet. By using more energy-efficient, low-tox, biodegradable and recycled materials in your next renovation project, you’ll lessen your impact on the environment. Here are some green building ideas that are as economical as they are environmental. 1. Passive...
We’re always looking for new ways to make our homes eco-friendlier. We invest in solar power and double pane windows to reduce our energy consumption, recycle and compost our organic and inorganic waste to reduce the amount of material that ends up in the local landfill, and drive electric cars and hybrid vehicles to reduce...
As everyone who has ever held down a job knows – work can be stressful. The tension you feel does nothing to help your professional performance, either. But you don’t have to fall victim to your unending nerves — you can fight back in the most peaceful way possible. And, once you master the personal...
Human ingenuity and technology have impacted the planet in detrimental ways. What humans have accomplished in the short time we’ve inhabited this planet has been nothing but amazing. We’ve gone from being nomadic groups to huge civilizations to a global community. We have technology to thank for this advancement and the ability to make life...