Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Guide to Green Mortgages

I've added a new link for Green or Energy Efficient Mortgages. This is in the US only.
Please check out the link on the right side. Thanks,

Suzuki's Top 10 Sustainable Seafood Picks

It's not uncommon to hear David Suzuki say, I am fish. What he means is that humans aren't much different from the living, breathing species that come from the sea. This is a good thing to remember when choosing your food. Enjoying seafood sustainably means acknowledging the animal's unique role in nature, understanding how it got from the water to your plate, and managing how much of it we consume.
Get the list here, http://www.davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/eat-for-a-healthy-planet/suzukis-top-10-sustainable-seafood-picks/

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Fat's Chance as a Renewable Diesel Fuel

From algae and wood chips to grasses and solid waste, scientists are looking far and wide for the raw material that will yield a new generation of renewable fuel—a source that doesn't divert food into energy, and is abundant enough to make a significant dent in the oil market.
The world's largest meat company thinks the answer may have been congealing in its facilities all along: Animal fat. Read here, http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/news/energy/2010/12/101222/animal-fat-tyson-renewable-fuel/?source=link_tw20101230news-fat

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

10 ways to save energy this year

January represents a fresh start, a new beginning, a whole new year ahead. It's a time when lots of people think about personal growth (education, adventure, creativity) or reduction (exercise and diet).

This year, try some impersonal reduction and create better energy habits. Saving energy may not build your character or change your clothing size, but it will save you some money and make a big difference for the environment.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Which video game console is most energy efficient?

During the holidays, one of the most popular purchases is a video gaming console. Long gone are the days when simple systems allowed you to chase a dot around the screen. Today's video games are sophisticated, lifelike, and even good for your health.

Although the pricetag is a big issue when people try to decide between the most popular video game systems, it's important to remember that the cost of the system doesn't end at the cash register. These consoles demand a considerable amount of power to deliver top performance, and if you're not paying attention, they could end up costing you hundreds in excess energy usage.

http://www.getwithgreen.com/2010/12/21/which-video-game-console-is-most-energy-efficient/