All Entries in the "Renewable Resources" Category
Quantifying Energy Use and the Significance of Cumulative Small Changes
Working with smart strip technology over the years, one thing that keeps coming up in conversation is “how much electricity will this really save?” The same goes for discussions regarding changing to CFL lightbulbs, using reusable bags, and in fact any of the small changes which we can make in our personal lives to be [...]
Hydroponic Vertical Farming for Urban Populations
Many of us, who live in urban environments, take it for granted that we will continue to enjoy the large variety and plentiful quantities of fresh vegetables and fruits that we are able to pick up and put in our shopping carts in our local urban supermarkets, without thinking about the amounts of energy required to get them there.
Extended Producer Responsibility – Manufacturers Role in Conservation
Manufacturers generally view safe environmental practices at their own production level – regulated plant emissions, disposal or storage of hazardous waste, anti-dumping laws, etc. But after the product leaves the plant, its post-production life is out of their hands. This is the norm in the U.S, even though other potentially impactful phases — packaging and labeling, transportation and shipping, and, of course, disposal — all pose their own unique environmental threats.
Recent Developments May Make Personal Wind Power More Practical
Installing a wind mill to generate electricity seems like a good thing to do to save the environment (by reducing the use of fossil fuels to generate electricity) and save money on your electric bills. But, there are some important things to take into consideration before jumping into the wind generation business. First, you will [...]
Obama, Tax Credits, and Green Jobs
Barack Obama speaks of change and has platformed extensively on energy and environmental policies. Even though some will say he is nothing more than a politician, it is easy to see that he is concerned with the future of the country, and not just the economy, foreign wars and other current issues. Obama is focused [...]
