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Do This, Not That ~ Energy Efficient Edition Part 1

Posted by on June 28, 2011
In Infographic, Saving Energy

Do you ever wonder what you should and should not do in terms of being energy efficient? Well no need for that anymore! Below is part 1 of our Do This Not That Guide to energy efficiency. Continue reading for a guide to what you should and should not do to be energy efficient. We [...]

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Everything You Need to Know About Rain Barrels

Posted by on June 28, 2011
In DIY Projects, Saving Energy

If you have a house with a garden or lawn, one thing you have to worry about is keeping your plants watered. Some places get more than enough rain each year to keep your plants green. However, in other places, having enough water for the garden can be a constant worry. Sometimes the problem is [...]

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Eco-Friendly Summer Solutions

Posted by on June 28, 2011
In Environmentally Friendly

Summer is full on and that means sunburn, mosquitoes, frizzy hair, and all the other trappings that come with days filled with outdoor activities. Many of the challenges associated with summer have plenty of store-bought solutions, but for those people more concerned about being ecologically sound, environmentally friendly solutions are available. Mosquito Repellent They are [...]

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The “Green” Change in Water Bottles

Posted by on June 28, 2011
In Energy and the Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Saving Energy

For the most part, no disposable water bottle can ever live up to the environmental reputation of a reusable bottle filled with tap water, but water corporations are coming up with some unique and creative methods of increasing the eco-factor of their one-use water packaging containers. Check out the latest in bottled water technologies and [...]

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DecaturWISE – Helping Homeowners Improve Their Home’s Efficiency

Posted by on June 22, 2011
In Georgia

Residents of Decatur, Georgia, have a new program available to help homeowners save money on energy costs and improve their homes. The program, DecaturWISE (Worthwhile Investments Save Energy), is a program funded by Georgia Power and the U.S. Department of Energy that helps defray the costs of energy efficiency upgrades to homes around the city. [...]

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