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10 Myths About Green Living

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:47:47 GMT

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Sometimes it's difficult separating green facts from green fiction and that often results in inaction. Don't let these 10 myths stop you.

Myth No. 1:	Small changes don't matter.
Myth No. 2:	"Green" choices are painful and expensive.
Myth No. 3:	Keeping old appliances is "greener" than buying new.
Myth No. 4:	The U.S. needs more power plants for energy needs.
Myth No. 5:	The cost of your commute is a fixed expense.
Myth No. 6:	At the grocery store, eco-friendly options are expensive.
Myth No. 7:	If an appliance is off, it's not using power.
Myth No. 8:	Hybrid vehicles are automatically better than nonhybrids.
Myth No. 9:	There are millions of vehicles running on ethanol.
Myth No. 10:	There's only one "right" answer to your eco-dilemma.

Tags: sustainable living, green, lifestyle, myths, facts, tips

Greenify Your Mass Transit...and Upgrade Too!

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:01:18 GMT

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clipper's remarks: this could definitely be a draw for our increasingly technological generation while reducing our carbon footprint

Clip Source: www.treehugger.com

"No one wants to pay for public transportation, because they think only the poor use it."

like any business, if you provide good customer service you attract a customer base.

In San Francisco they are trying out the connected bus, a hybrid with high speed internet, live updates with route information and wait times at the bus stops, and a "green Gauge" describing the environmental impact of the bus.

What transit customers want the most is consistent, reliable service,

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, which launched the one-year trial in February

MUNI also promises better maintenance, enhanced rider experience, reduced waiting time and enhanced safety and security

Tags: green, bus, transit, wi-fi, san francisco

Technological Advances --> Sustainable Living Made Easier

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:42:55 GMT

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clipper's remarks: a great example of how the increased technological assistance can help in designing the greenest buildings possible.

The whole article (a bit long) is amazing!

Clip Source: continuingeducation.construction.com

Evolving software for modeling energy dynamics makes it easier for architects and engineers to design green buildings

Architects have long relied on engineers to perform the complex energy consumption estimations and select mechanical systems. This reliance is now transforming into collaboration as engineers are being invited into early design phases to help the team with decisions about orientation and massing

Simulation software supplies a nuanced view of a building’s dynamic thermal performance that enables engineers to select and size equipment that is smarter, smaller, and often less expensive than the norm

Optimizing building performance can often result in significant construction cost savings due to smaller systems and mechanical rooms.

Tags: green, building, engineering, architecture, construction, sustainable living, earth

Drinking Green Isn't Just For St. Patty's Day...

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:55:38 GMT

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clipper's remarks: baby steps towards a better earth

Clip Source: ecoscraps.com

Parducci Wine Cellars announces the company’s conversion to 100% solar and wind power becoming the nation’s first carbon neutral winery.

Clip Source: ecoscraps.com

One Comment

Megan said on April 14th, 2008 at 6:09 pm

Why does it not surprise me that this winery is in my own Mendocino county? Seems like I’m in the right place for green drinks! There’s also a solar-powered brewery and several other organic wineries in the area.

Tags: green, wine, winery, parducci, alternative energy

Greening the Not-So-New House

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:15:21 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Happy Earth Day!

tips with varying costs and payoffs. See original article for classifications.

Clip Source: www.greenhomeguide.org

45 tips to green any home, rent or own

you don’thave to buildfrom scratch to turn your not-so-newhouse into a dwelling that’s eco-friendly and more economical to run

cleaning your clothes dryer’s lint trap before every load

using human-powered appliances

washing full loads instead of partial loads

washing and rinsing clothes in cold water

turn off computers and peripherals at night

Recycle your old cell phones

Think globally, buy locally

Nix the night lights

try not to overdry your clothes

composting food scraps

install weatherstripping

sell or Freecycle

use your bathroom and kitchen ventilation fans

programmable thermostat

Audit it

Check out great bamboo alternatives for floors, cabinets, built-ins and furniture

Energy Star-qualified appliances

Plant deciduous trees

Solar-powered attic fans

beefing up insulation

choose double-pane windows

Radiant floor heating systems

living roofs

Harvest the sun

Solar electric systems can offset some or all of your home’s electricity use

install dimmer switches

Tags: home improvement, construction, renovation, green, sustainable living, tips, earth, planet

Wal-Mart Going Green

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:59:30 GMT

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clipper's remarks: who would have thought this retail giant gave a damn?

Clip Source: greensource.construction.com

Wal-Mart committed to efficiency benchmarks for new and existing stores and on-site renewable power installations.

These stores feature integrated hydronic heating and cooling systems and use recovered heat from refrigeration to heat domestic water for the restrooms and kitchen areas

A daylight-harvesting system equipped with sensors dims lights

motion sensors turn on the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in the stores’ refrigerated cases when a customer approaches

Wal-Mart is opening the second generation of high-efficiency stores

The first of these, opened in January 2008 in Romeoville, Illinois, is expected to be 25% more energy efficient than a conventional store

Wal-Mart works with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to offset each acre it develops by providing funding for wildlife preservation programs

For more information:

Wal-Mart Sustainability Report
www.walmartstores.com/sustainability/

Wal-Mart High-Efficiency Stores
www.walmartfacts.com (click on “Sustainability”)

Tags: wal-mart, green, retail, sustainable living, shopping, efficiency