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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion

Oceans are not only home to a large variety of species of our ecosystem, they are also huge resource for alternative energy. This process of alternative energy is also known as OTEC or “Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion”.

Try an Automotive Part Recycler

Next time you need car parts, why not go to a local auto parts recycler, or go on the internet to find one near your and chances are they may have what you need, or if you have a junk car in your back yard, sue your part by having it sent to recycle and still make a few bucks at the same time.

Solar Powered Lighting

The soft glow from most solar power lights are calm and relaxing, they are not too bright and to the human eyes they are very eye catching. Investing in solar powered lighting is a smart economical investment and practical choice that is often very affordable.

Solar Energy: an Alternative Energy Source

Solar energy, by virtue of its being readily available almost throughout the world and being absolutely pollution free, is becoming an increasingly sought after alternative source of energy. It is now being increasingly used for powered electricity generation through the use of solar panels.

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Kill the Paper Receipts

Not only do millions of paper receipts end up in landfills every year (thermal receipts cannot be recycled), the production of receipts does some real damage to the environment as well. An estimated 9 million trees are used just to produce paper receipts alone (not to mention the ink used).

Donate your junk car for Charity

The following post is a follow up one we did last week about Automotive Part Recyclers and how you should try to buy your car parts used and also sell your junk cars for cash. We had a few readers tell us that there are actual places that you can donate a car to charity, so you are kind of double dipping in goodness. On one hand you are helping the Environment and on the other hand you are helping a charity in need.

Deep Cycle Batteries

Deep cycle batteries are designed for longer power supply durations than start up batteries. Start up batteries, like the one in your car, are designed to give an initial surge of energy and must be sustained by a power charge. Deep cycle batteries, however, are designed to supply a long-term charge.

Environmental Employment Opportunities – Australia

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Responsible Waste Management

You can begin a green waste management policy as a small step. Start at home by making sure the recycling goes into its proper bin. After a while you can extend your green policy to include backyard composting. Composting will take your rotten foodstuffs and turn them into rich fertile soil for planting.

“Piano Stairs” Avoid the Escalator & save power

In this video is a set of stairs beside a very busy elevator that they is converted into a fun musical set of stairs that people can have fun with as they climb to the top. As people us the stairs more then the escalator will be used less thus saving energy.