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Using Laptop Batteries Efficiently

Posted by admin on April, 2012

Laptop batteries are highly useful allowing you to finish your work on the go wherever you are and preventing you from having to search for power sockets in every coffee shop you visit. At the same time they are great for saving energy – they charge in the background while you are plugged in and that then means that you can use your laptop later without being plugged in at all – almost a two for one deal on your energy and of course great for going green. Over time though they are also notorious for losing their ability to hold charge and this obviously is not good for going green as you then end up using energy to charge your battery constantly but only getting a few minutes of use out of it (it’s also annoying from a productivity perspective when you’re on the go). On top of this many people don’t realize how to get the most out of their batteries when they aren’t plugged in and so still end up using more energy than necessary. If you [...]

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Chemical Storage Tanks and Other Containment Tanks

Posted by admin on March, 2012

Every company needs to think about going green and even a small office based company will use energy and materials meaning it could be more efficient. However some companies have a bigger responsibility to the environment and going green than others, and this is particularly true of companies that work with hazardous materials (hazmat) which can release byproducts and noxious gasses, and which can cause serious destruction if spilled. Hazardous materials include everything from oil to chemicals, and for these companies going green is a number one priority. Just look at the oil spill that British Gas had to contend with – and the financial and public relations issues that ensued for the company. To avoid these things it is crucial for companies to concentrate on going green and this means using the best containment and piping to store the products and prevent leaks or spills. This is where chemical storage tanks come in and other containment tanks that are needed to keep these materials safe. Choosing good containment tanks is crucial for going green and something that requires careful [...]

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Posted by admin on February, 2012

Going green is not just about recycling your cardboard and using energy saving light bulbs. While these changes will of course help you to lessen your own individual carbon footprint, they are only the tip of the ice berg in terms of what you are capable of doing. If you’re truly dedicated to going green then it’s time to get political, to become a leader, and to show others the way in transforming their environment. Even those who have the biggest interest in going green however would probably argue that running for president is rather a big step. However there are many other ways you can get yourself involved politically and start making differences that will change the environment and the way that society treats it. Here we will look at some ways you can get involved and join the fray. Join a Political Party: You can become a member of a political party without having to play too big a part in it, and that will then allow you to represent a party whose views you share, and [...]

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Doing a Clear Out

Posted by admin on January, 2012

Clearing out your things from time to time is one of the healthiest and most efficient things you can do for your home. If you are able to clear out your belongings correctly then you will find that you end up having more space, feeling less claustrophobic, being able to keep things cleaner and less cluttered, having more time to get things done and generally feeling better about yourself. At the same time you can improve the efficiency of your home and earn a bit of money at the same time. It’s great for going green, and it also helps you to feel the whole ethos of going green by living in more efficient and less cluttered surroundings. When you clear out your home this means you will need to go through all your old boxes and junk and get rid of anything that is taking up unwanted space. If you really want to feel the difference though then you need to be ruthless and get rid of anything that isn’t either sentimental or regularly used. All of us have [...]

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Green Purchases for the Office

Posted by admin on January, 2012

If you run an office then there are many things that you need to consider, and every last detail can make a big difference to how your staff work, to your end product and to the feeling of your business. One such consideration for businesses is going green, and this is something that can help the company to save money by being more careful with resources, to become more independent from energy companies and other utilities, and to improve PR by demonstrating that the company has a conscience. One way to go green as a business is to choose carefully your supplies, materials and appliances and to pick the ones for the office that will have the most ‘green’ impact. Everything from your choice of air conditioning to your choice of lighting will affect the carbon footprint of the company. Here we will look at how to go green through your purchases as a business. Energy Saving Lightbulbs: When you think the words ‘go green’, energy saving lightbulbs are often the first products that spring to mind. We all [...]

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Choosing an Eco Friendly Car

Posted by admin on November, 2011

On this website we’ve looked at how you can save energy by walking to work, at how future technologies are eventually going to supplant petrol powered cars and more. However for the vast majority of you, abandoning your car completely isn’t going to be a viable option as you will still rely on it for many of your regular activities. A more immediate way you can improve your petrol bills and your carbon footprint then is to buy an eco friendly car that will help you to go green. In other words – if you have to drive somewhere, then at least drive somewhere using as little fuel as possible. The question how do you choose a car that will help you go green? What is there to look for? Here we will look at some suggestions… Fuel Consumption: You should be able to get someone to tell you the precise fuel consumption rate. This is the most obvious indicator of how many kilometers your car will be able to do to the gallon – but remember there are [...]

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Green Rebates

Posted by admin on November, 2011

We already know that going green is good for your financial health. When you go green you cut your reliance on power companies and thereby you go from having to pay for your electricity to being able to get it for free. While few people can completely switch to green energy sources, the fact that you are offloading some of that power will of course bring down your monthly bills. Then at the same time there’s the fact that green technology is by nature normally highly efficient. Whether buying batteries or light bulbs, these will be the ones that use less power and that don’t need replacing as rapidly. But that’s only one way in which you save money by going green. At the same time, the very fact that you are going green will save you money in taxes and get you green rebates. For instance if you should decide to invest in an electric car instead of an old fashioned petrol or diesel engine, or if you go half way and get a hybrid, then you will not [...]

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