Weekend Fact!

Lighting an office overnight wastes enough energy to boil 1000 cups of tea. Think about it.

Weekend Fact!

Leaving a PC monitor on all night wastes enough energy to microwave 6 dinners.

Fuel a City.

Cremating a body uses up a lot of energy - and a lot of nonrenewable resources. So how do you give Grandma the send-off she wanted and protect the planet at the same time? Multitask. Some European crematoriums have figured out a way to replace conventional boilers by harnessing the heat produced in their fires, which can reach temperatures in excess of 1,832 degrees F. In Fact, starting in 1997, the Swedish city of Helsingborg used local crematoriums to supply 10 percent of the heat for its homes.

A less morbid way to look at it is the functionality of a hybrid vehicle. The energy being used when the brakes are applied is captured to recharge the electric battery, thus providing the car with better fuel efficiency in the city as opposed to driving on the highway.

Winter blast, adjust the heater while away.

Take 5 seconds, turn down the heat when your away.

Buying a Car?

Drive a smaller, smarter vehicle. Be smart and part of the movement.

Going the same direction? Carpool.

Everyone likes to drive alone, but for the world's future, consider Carpooling.

The simple facts of Energy.

1. Avoid using cars — walk, cycle or use public transportation whenever possible.
2. Avoid anything battery operated (or use rechargables or solar rechargables if batteries are unavoidable).
3. Buy locally — not only is it good for the local economy, it will save energy because products haven’t traveled across the globe to get to you.

H2O, Water, Drinking...

1. Don’t let the water run while doing dishes, brushing teeth, and etc.
2. If you must use a dishwasher, only do full loads and use the econo setting. To save energy, stop the machine after the rinse and open the door to let the dishes air dry.
3. Keep a covered container of water in the fridge for drinking - you won’t have to run the tap until the water is cold every time you want a drink.

Improve Gas Milage and save MONEY!

Slow-the-heck-down. It's that simple, folks. Most modern automobile engines are most efficient at below-highway speeds. Figure around 55 mph for maximum efficiency. The gas mileage difference between 60 mph and 80 mph is going to be in the 15% range. read more
source: the daily green

Use Rechargeable Batteries, start now!

More than 15 billion batteries are thrown away each year - enough to make a column to the moon and back. That number continues to grow, as we use more and more electronic devices in our lives.Save money and resources by using widely available rechargeable batteries, many of which can be reused up to 1,000 times. read more

source: the daily green

Save Energy

1. Conserve fuel by turning down the heat at night and while you are away from your home or install a programmable thermostat.
2. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.
   
3. Insulate your home against heat loss and periodically check insulation.