Author Archive for jonl
Jonathan founded Beamingsun.com in 2001 working as a freelance web developer. Since graduating in 1995 from Boston University he has held many real jobs with benefits and all. Currently he contracts for the the Department of Transportation as a web developer and works with select freelance clients by referral. In just about all his spare time (often 'till the wee hours of the morn'), he passionately manages the vision of Beamingsun.com and partners.
An Innovative Process in Food Waste Management
In the U.K. a new process has surfaced that takes food waste and turns it into nutrient-rich fertilizer in just 72 hours. It’s then being ‘ploughed back into the soil to grow more food.’ Please see: http://www.vertal.co.uk – it explains the process, the technology, and the potential (read: success!) at reducing landfill waste. * Process [...]
How To Be More Energy Efficient
How To Be More Energy Efficient We hear so much about energy efficiency nowadays. Energy efficiency is about saving our environment and saving our money. How we got about practicing energy efficiency isnt always as clear, though. Here, there, are the most frequently asked questions about energy efficiency, and their answers. The question most often [...]
Aerobic Composting 101
If you have recently purchased a compost tumbler bin, let me be the first to say congratulations! You’ve just taken the first step toward aerobic composting. What is aerobic composting, you ask, and why is it so great? In this article, we’ll explain how aerobic composting works and what you need to do to get started.
Organic gardening – General Notes on Pest Control Approaches in Horticulture
Pest Control Approaches
Chemical horticulture fights off invasive pests with specific insecticides. They may be effective and fast-working at the beginning, but their long-term use may result in the raise of the insects resistant to the used insecticide.
Do It Yourself Energy Efficiency Projects: Your Home’s Thermal Envelope (Part 2)
Right now, there are a few things you can do around your home to air seal it to save money during the winter months and during the summer.
