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Understand Window Energy Ratings: U-Value, Lo-E, & SHGC

Learning how to understand the energy rating given your windows can truly make you a well informed "green" consumer. Learn what the numbers mean and save energy and money.

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The Top Eco Friendly or Green Hosting Sites

The Top Eco Friendly or Green Hosting Sites Is Eco Friendly or Green Hosting a good thing? There seems to be some studies and research saying it is. It is something that is becoming popular among the many...

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Help your bilateral knee osteoarthritis

Knee arthritis is the most common problem found in elderly people who are above 60 and should be taken seriously. If some useful precautions and steps are taken, a person can get rid of the chronic pain...

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Energy Conservation Tips - Homemade Wind Generators

A great energy conservation tip is building a homemade wind generator or turbine.   Harnessing the power of the wind to generate electricity is one way to increase the energy independence of your home while...

0 comments    alternative energy conservation
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how to save the World from Global Warming? The most effective way?

Since ancient times, people have believed that human activity could affect the environment. The discovery of past ice ages shows that Earth's climate is in constant flux and that throughout history,...

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Cost Reduction Strategies

In today's world when Corporate are struggling for profits and with fierce competition in the market, cost reductions, productivity enhancement and lean organizations have become today's mantra s for...

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Home Design Photos : Straw Bale Style

Straw bale home design included the layout as a Latin American folk art gallery. While a primary concern in considering the construction of a straw bale home is its energy efficiency and its corresponding...

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Green IT

The issues of growing environmental damage and rising energy costs will become more significant in future, economically and politically. It is the right time for the businesses to take the right steps towards making them green and specially for the IT sector.

1 comment    global warming recycling energy conservation
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How to Save Money on Heating Bills

Last winter, with home heating oil at record highs, my partner and I spent nearly $3000 to heat a 1000 square foot house for four months. By summer, oil prices were even higher and we couldn't get anyone to...

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Straw Bale Home: Green Building's Heavyweight

One of the most exciting concepts in today’s home market is the green building revolution.  Although the phrase green home has recently become...

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