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Archive for December 2006

December 30th, 2006

Where Do Your Christmas Trees Go?

Everybody must have a Christmas tree in their own homes. Christmas would not have been that complete without it.
But Christmas is now over. Where do your Christmas trees grow now that they are no longer needed? Where do you put your Christmas tress now that they are all dried up and withered?
If you are near […]

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December 29th, 2006

Recycling Mobile Phones

How many mobile phones do you have lying around in your house? How many of those do you not use anymore?
You can actually still make money out of those old mobile phones and you do not need to auction them up on eBay. All you need to do is contact Scottish Gas and they would […]

By Noel -- 0 comments

December 28th, 2006

Solar Power For Rent

Yes, solar power could now be used by simple and ordinary citizens. Thanks to Citizenre, Inc.
The group is actually planning on renting solar panels to those who own homes. That way, homeowners may be able to actually try and test out what these solar panels could do. And if they like it, then they could […]

By Noel -- 4 comments

December 27th, 2006

Chicago Goes Green

Chicago is now trying and aiming at being and becoming the greenest city in the world. And they are really doing steps so as to hit that goal. And Cheri Heramb of the Chicago Department of Transportation says that the city is indeed on its toes and working together make their city even greener.
One thing […]

By Noel -- 3 comments

December 26th, 2006

Electronic Gadgets Need Not Be Thrown Away

Your laptop just broke. There is no way that it can be resurrected from the dead. Even your gadget guy told you so. You grieve. You weep. But where do you bury your laptop?
You cannot just throw them somewhere. When it starts to degrade, it only poisons our environment, you know. The best thing you […]

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December 25th, 2006

Earth-Friendly School

In school, we are taught tons of theories and quite a few applications. In fact, we are often taught ideas and it is up to us if we need to put them into action or not.
This school believes that it is about time that they incorporation not only practical theories but practical applications as well. […]

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December 23rd, 2006

Google’s Solar Trees

You all heard about Google having its building installed with solar panels to help them cut down on electricity and power costs and in the process also help keep the environment clean. Now, Google has got something new. They call it the Google solar trees.
These Google solar trees are also part of that solar project […]

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December 22nd, 2006

The Solar Umbrella

Solar umbrella? You think I am kidding?
Truth is, I am not. There is a solar umbrella and it has been created by Justin Thomas. This one gadget can be really a big help to all of you guys who love staying outdoors when the night falls.
The solar umbrella is made up of some 48 pieces […]

By Noel -- 0 comments

December 21st, 2006

When Cars Go Green

And I do not mean green with envy. Or green because of lack of maintenance.
I’m talking about the Toyota Prius which has been transformed into a fuel efficient and earth-friendly vehicle into a real green and lean machine. This one does not make total use of its batteries for power comes straight from the sun.
Steve […]

By Noel -- 1 comment

December 20th, 2006

New Web Site On Saving The Earth

I came across a new web site which may interest all of you guys. This one is called the 6° of Energy Efficiency Challenge and it does seem to be very interesting.
This new web site claims to be the kind of information source on helping out other people have and live lives that focuses more […]

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