Having a “cool” roof is pretty hip – but that’s not only what “cool” means in this case! Cool roofing refers to the use of thermal roof coatings that reflect sunlight away from the house, rather than absorb it, as a way to moderate building temperatures and reduce the amount of energy needed for home […]
Valentine’s Day is for lovers – and for people who love Nature, too! Here are a few natural ways to celebrate your special someone, with thanks to Fresh Flowers for sponsoring this post. Candles – Choose candles made from beeswax or soy as opposed to petroleum-based paraffin. They’ll burn cleaner and smoke less. I prefer […]
2.3kviews Hybrid cars have been around for years now, but if you take a look at the latest electric models available many of them are advertised as “plug-in hybrid” cars. What’s the difference between regular hybrids and plug-ins? Hybrids Generally, hybrids are any vehicles that use more than one source of power. This usually entails […]
Like the idea of ecotourism, but not exactly sure what that means? Most of my trips meet three criteria: they’re fun; affordable; and make an environmental difference in some concrete way. The fun part is simple to define. I’m the “active adventurer with a cultural twist” type, so for me, a trip is really fun […]
When your power supply goes on the fritz, or even if you simply need to supplement the power available on the regular grid, what can you do to keep electricity flowing and your electronics working? Consider solar charging tables. WHAT ARE SOLAR CHARGING TABLES? Increasingly, communities are turning to compact solar energy charging stations to […]
I live in Maryland, where I have consumer electricity choice. In other words, it is possible to source my electricity from clean, renewable energy instead of from coal-fired power plants. That’s because in my state (and several others), the utility industry has been deregulated so that competitors can also provide power to meet consumer needs. […]
Wondering how you can stay warm when the polar vortex and other cold winter weather strikes? I turn to wool, for everything from socks to sweaters to underwear. CHOOSE SAFE AND HUMANELY PRODUCED WOOL The trick is to find wool that is not just eco friendly but humanely produced. Many people feel like wool is […]
Rent a Bike in Europe Renting a bike has always been an inexpensive and “green” way to get around when you travel. This is especially true in cities in Europe, where “bike hire” schemes have become one of the most popular ways for vacationers and holiday makers to explore a city. Because hiring or renting a bike […]
