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The Great Refrigerator Roundup is a program designed by the Ontario Power Authority to remove older, inefficient refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners from our electricity system. Most often, these older appliances are secondary units such as “the beer fridge” or “the over flow” found in garages or basements. They are usually plugged in but not used on a regular basses, and will typically use 2 to 3 times more energy than newer appliances do.

The Great Refrigerator Roundup program offers an opportunity for people to have older refrigerators and freezers picked at no cost to Ontario home owner (they also pick up window air conditioners and dehumidifiers). The Ontario Power Authority has also pledged to fully decommission the used appliances in an environmentally friendly manner. When they are finished recycling and reclaiming the materials, very little of the inefficient refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners will be sent to our landfills

Why would you want to participate in this great program?

Well there are several great reasons to participate, by allowing the Ontario Power Authority to remove your old refrigerator or freezers (free of charge!), first off you could save around $150 per year off of your electricity bill by eliminating a major electricity waste. You will also be helping the environment by reducing the amount of electricity that needs to be generated, your appliances will be decommissioned with environmentally responsible methods. It costs you nothing, you will be free of hassles as a professional comes to your house to remove your old fridge/freezer, window air conditioner. This will also help to ensure that old appliances like these are not resold and put back onto the market for others to use and continuing to wasting more of our valuable energy.

For more info on the Great Refrigerator Roundup program contact the Ontario Power Authority  [1-877-797-9473] or visit their web site

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How would you like to get off-grid… stop paying those staggering electricity bills… and say goodbye to the electric company – forever?

Now it’s POSSIBLE - using nothing but renewable energy, straight from Mother Nature:

• It’s affordable…

• It’s green…

• It’s endless…

• And you can recoup your investment in just a few months…

And this is only the start of it…

But…

The truth is, going green is hard for most folks…

That’s because a lot of information published by books and magazines is dead wrong… when it comes to slashing your utility bills or breaking free from the electric company.

The larger companies don’t want the little guy like you or me to end up the dependency on the energy, because they will make less money.

So that’s why, most people are struggling when it comes to piecing all the puzzle together… and make renewable energy work for them as too.

Going green on your own is simply too hard – if you’re only starting out.

That’s why I’ve put together what’s probably the ONLY tell-all guide about going off-grid – and even getting the electric company to pay you.

Now it’s up to you. And if your energy freedom meens anything to you – you’ll definitely enjoy Renewable Energy Secret!

To a greener future,

James C. Robbins
Renewable Energy Activist

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For this purpose, a solar panel is used which comprises of a large array of back squares-these squares are known as Photovoltaic cells. These cells focus on gathering sunlight on a concentrated point so that it becomes very powerful and does the mandated job. In case the job is to heat water, the water is held in the panels and is heated through the concentrated action of sunlight and gets pumped into the pipes to the bathroom.

Many people believe that these cells won’t be able to work in stormy or cloudy days. In fact with increasing research and development, not only are these cells becoming more efficient at absorbing enough light on either sunny or cloudy days, but they are also becoming generally more efficient, more productive, stronger and less expensive. Many options are also being explored and brought into practice. Such as- A company, Uni-Solar has developed solar collection arrays for home use that have an advanced system which lets them store enough energy through the sunny days so that this energy can be used on other days also.

Another option in this regard goes by the name of PV System, already used in some small towns and suburban communities. This system works by connecting to the closest electrical fixture and transferring any excess sun-created power being stored at a certain house. This means more energy for the community, lowering of individual expenses, less pollution, less pressure on the grid and less stress on the nonrenewable energy producing facilities.

It is because of these various benefits and a kind of win-win situation being created for all that many big corporations are jumping in the fray to use solar power as an efficient renewable energy fuel. Such as- Google building a huge solar radiation collection farm on the top of its corporate seat. Meanwhile, smart nations like powers in Asia and the West have got ahead in the race by providing grants to researchers or by allowing tax rebates to groups and people who take the initiative to use renewable energy sources for producing what they need for consumption. Because more and more technological advancements are made and this area becomes highly profitable as well as an ethical necessity, we can look forward to living in a much greener, cleaner world.

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Inappropriate waste disposal is irresponsible waste disposal.  In this day and age, not putting the garbage in its proper place is inexcusable.  There are all sorts of options available to consumers, from recycling to composting.

During the course of your day, take note as to where you are tossing your waste.  At home, at work, or even in the public park there are generally choices to be made as to which container to use.  Be sure to put recycling where it should go and other waste in the most responsible place.

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.

If your place of employment has a less than eco-friendly waste management, you can suggest they look into something better.  Perhaps management would consider bringing in a consultant to discuss how they manage waste now and how it might become more efficient, and even cost effective, to consider a green approach.

Think about how much waste you generate from the beginning of the day to its end.  Waste management affects every aspect of our daily lives.  From breakfast to bedtime, we consume.  When we consume, we create waste in every form – from banana peels to empty plastic bottles.  Imagine how much good you can do the environment just by practicing responsible waste management.

One of the best things about eco-friendly waste management is that it becomes habitual.  Once most people begin recycling, they get caught up in it and often pass the habit to family members and friends. 

You need not fill your house from top to bottom with different color bins for disposal and recycling.  Most cities provide two or three different trash containers, generally separating plastic, paper, and metal.  These containers are easily placed with your garbage cans, (which you should learn to use less) on the back porch, in the back yard, or some other unobtrusive part of the property.

Simply tossing everything into the garbage can is outrageous at this point in our history.  Materials need to be separated at the time of disposal, for transport to the proper facilities.

It really takes very little time to do something so important as to help save the planet through responsible waste management.

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Here courtesy of theFunTheory.com(a site dedicated to the thought that something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people’s behavior for the better. Be it for yourself, for the environment, or for something entirely different, the only thing that matters is that it’s change for the better) is a video with a set of stairs beside a very busy elevator that they have 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.

The results are very interesting

Would you use these stairs if they were in your area?

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 There are ways to ensure that your baby begins life in a safe, natural, toxin-reduced environment.  For instance, you might want to ask relatives and friends, who will be eager to buy things for the newborn, to respect certain criteria such as purchasing only 100% cotton organic items of clothing and sleep materials for your baby.

 Many types of sleepers, blankets and crib bedding are made with wrinkle-free, water resilient, or permanent press fabrics.  These fabrics are not safe.  Many of these items are sprayed and saturated with formaldehyde.  Formaldehyde goes incognito under other names like Formalin, Morbicid acid, or Methylene oxide.  You want to be careful of these chemicals being induced into anything that touches your baby.

 Exposure to any extreme chemical is unhealthy for a baby and can lead to sensitivities that can develop into a lifetime of allergies and asthmatic reactions.  The best way to guard against this is to create as green a living space for your infant as possible.

 In regard to fabrics that will come in contact with your child, this means sticking as much as possible to 100% cotton, organic fabric.  A baby’s skin is very sensitive and toxins are easily introduced through the skin layer into a child’s system.  No parent wants to endanger their child by having chemical-laden materials introduced into their child’s system by the very clothing and sleep materials meant to coddle and comfort a newborn.

 You can do a lot of research about creating a safe, green living space for your child, whether it is in providing safe clothes and swaddling, or paints and elements of décor throughout the home.  Carpeting, for example, can be a source for some of the same toxic chemicals that we previously mentioned in this article.

 Look for chemical free products dealing in every aspect of your baby’s life.  From the clothing your infant wears to the car seat that protects them when riding, you can find less hazardous products than the ones standardly sold in the chain stores. 

 Some of these items might be a bit more costly than their more common kin, but when it comes to your newborn’s health, my guess is that you rather spend a little more to go green than to have chemicals like formaldehyde introduced to your child’s body.

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 Certainly, a school’s first concern should be with education.  Schools need to teach conservation academically, spelling out the effects of pollution and waste on our vital natural resources and what can be done to turn things around.

Schools are often expanding and building new facilities.  These facilities should be built green to create an environment of learning within an acceptance of the importance of conservation and green building practices.

Most can go green simply by changing the lights.  Schools are the largest part of the non-residential building segment.  Replacing the incandescent lighting in our schools with Energy Star rated fluorescent lighting would have a tremendous impact for green living.

Reducing paper usage in schools would be hugely beneficial.  Just using both sides of a sheet of paper would cut paper usage by fifty percent. Schools create plenty of waste.  Proper waste management through recycling and reuse should be everyone’s goal, including your local school.

Schools can demonstrate their commitment to going green by creating a no idling policy.  Turn the buses off while the drivers wait for the children to exit the buildings.  Have parents do the same thing, and encourage carpooling, walking, and riding a bike to school instead of driving.

 Introduce gardening into the program of study.  Teach students the benefits of composting and organic gardening.  Provide fresh fruits and vegetables for cooking classes.  Let students learn, first hand, how it feels to grow something from the earth.  Teach them an appreciation for the soil and what it can provide, and they will be less prone to pollute it.

 Use locally grown, organic fruits and vegetables as an option in the lunchroom.  Teach students why these foods are better for them and how buying from local producers encourages green economics in the community.

 Conserve energy at every opportunity as a cost-effective program for the school and a lesson in energy conservation for the student body.

 Use biodegradable and recyclable materials whenever possible.  Teach the students green living by being an example of how it works best for everyone involved.

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Probably not very good, considering the national average price of a gallon of organic milk is almost double that of it’s regular counterpart. Organic produce, eggs and poultry are also significantly higher – more than 200% higher in poultry’s case. More than just food, green consumers are also worrying about issues like natural household cleaning products, recycled and sustainable furniture, and hybrid cars – all of which cost more than their regular counterparts.
To really make a difference and convert your life to the green alternative, you need to set a green budget aside for yourself. With the economy in recession, the price tag is all consumers look at when choosing which products to buy. In times like these, it’s more important that people aren’t penny wise and dollar stupid, but that’s what’s happening.
Because organic laundry detergents and other household cleaners cost more to manufacture than regular ones, their price is naturally set higher. That and retailers use their higher price to make the lower profit-margin look more appealing on better-known and less environmentally aware brands. Many green companies are still working with retailers to find the “optimum price point” for drawing green-minded customers.
For those using their green budget to buy a hybrid car, there are many points to consider. Yes, the car can get up to 50 miles per gallon, but hybrids tend to cost more. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the lowest-priced Honda Civic is 51% lower than the Honda Civic Hybrid, which is sitting at around $22,600.

To really put your green budget in effect, a more cost-efficient and energy-efficient solution would be to keep the old car and use it less. Over the course of a year, carpooling, biking, or walking when possible saves just as many fuel emissions as hybrid cars. The simplest thing you can do is not waste as much as we all do right and left in our daily lives.

Green budgeters should also consider which actions and purchases yield the highest return. Using colder water to wash your clothes, unplugging electronics like televisions, DVD players and Cell Phone chargers when not in use, caulking windows and doors to weather-strip them, and switching to fluorescent light bulbs are all efficient and easy suggestions. Although fluorescent lights are 450% more expensive than the less energy-efficient, they last for much, much longer. In the long run, they stretch the green budget further than almost any other purchase.
One of the criteria for energy efficiency is durability. If the product will last you longer and save you money or over time then it may hurt the budget but save you more down the road, thus leaving more cash in your pocket.

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With all the facts and tatistics environmentalists are advertising, like that if every person recycled their newspapers weekly, we could save 36 million trees per year (in the US alone), converting your living standards to green ways can seem very overwhelming at first but are more easy to adapt to then most people think.
It’s not as hard as it seems, all you need to do is make small, nearly-painless changes. Start buying fluorescent light bulbs, wait until your dishwasher is really full before you run it, open your curtains to let the warn sun shine in during cold times and close them during warm ones. Small things like these really do make big differences.

Among other things, one of the most popular polluters we have is our use of automobiles. Nowadays, there’s a large movement to start walking, biking and using mass transit whenever possible. Keeping the excess car pollutants out of the air is, pretty important and easy to do, we just need to make some life style changes.
Experts feel that one of the biggest reasons for not making the conversion to green living is a lack of general understanding. They feel that people today simply don’t realize “how painless it is” to pick up green household cleaners, or to buy exclusively local and organic produce.

 You do not need to add solar panels to your home to help the environment; just start with the small things, like not always using air conditioning when you really don’t need it. Instead, wear the appropriate attire, turn on more energy efficient fans or even hang out in your basement during times when it is hot.
Chose where to live, based on efficiency, public transit, and convenience like close to a bus stop, close to local small business. If you must drive a car then choose a Hybrid over a typical gas guzzler. All it takes is one step at a time to completely convert to green living. Becoming more environmentally active and aware is about being a part of a team, a community, and our world now. It’s about keeping our kids happy and clean for a good, long while. What do we have to lose but pollutants?

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