Archive for October, 2008

Everything New is Old Again

October 24th, 2008 -- Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

In the fifties, new, modern chemical based cleaners were all the rage. Featured on soap operas and commercials, these new-fangled concoctions promised to do a better job of cleaning your house, clothes and body than the old-fashioned ones.

Green Travel – Do You Turn Off Your Hotel Room’s Air Conditioner?

October 23rd, 2008 -- Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

More and more people are starting to jump on the “green” bandwagon.

Living Green – What Does it Mean and What’s in it For Me?

October 23rd, 2008 -- Posted in Environment | No Comments »

Living green means living in a way that will not harm the natural balance of things. This is a healthy way to live, both for humans and for the planet. Three simple changes can make a big difference.

The Many Sources of Methane and Biogas

October 23rd, 2008 -- Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Methane is a very important gas, both where it is created as part of the natural biological cycle of the earth when it is known as biogas, or biomethane, or as a mineral or fossil-fuel gas when it is called “natural gas”. We have put together this article to be entertaining and highlight the many sources of CH4 and provide many interesting and useful facts about this gas.

Green Thumbs Subject to New Green Rules

October 23rd, 2008 -- Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

In early September 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) passed new regulations that will cause small engine makers like Briggs and Stratton to rethink how they make and market their engines. The design of new laws that seek to reduce small engine emissions by 35% is to ensure a smaller carbon footprint and save Americans money, but it will cost them initially. This is justified by the promise of a savings of 190 million gallons of gasoline each year once all small engines are converted to emission-busting standards in 2011.

Global Warming – Trees

October 23rd, 2008 -- Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Find out how to exactly reduce global warming by easy things you can do around the house.

Palm Oil – The Dark Side of the Industry

October 23rd, 2008 -- Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Using palm oil to help your health?

Common Drinking Water Treatment Methods

October 23rd, 2008 -- Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Drinking water treatment varies from area to area, but there are a few basic steps that most modern treatment entails. The water goes through several steps of filtration and chemical enhancement.

Plastic Water Bottles – Environmental and Safety Issues

October 23rd, 2008 -- Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Americans buy over $22 billion plastic water bottles per year, which translates to over 70 million bottles consumed daily. Recent reports have many consumers confused as to whether it is safe to drink from these bottles.

Heat & Biodiesel

October 22nd, 2008 -- Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Oil preheating systems are a safe traditional method of pre-heating the oil prior to processing. The system consists of a steel drum with at least one thermostat controlled barrel heater and insulation. This is a very safe method because there are no heating elements in contact with the liquid

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