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What You Eat (or don’t eat) Helps The Environment Most

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

It may be surprising to most Americans is that what you eat affects our environment more than most anything else.
…more than switching to a hybrid car
…more than switching to mercury free lightbulbs
…more than recycling

Email Fax, The Best Way To Turn Your Office Green

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Did you know your office fax machine often consumes the most energy of all office equipment? According to EnergyStar, the joint US EPA and DOE government initiative to increase use of energy efficient materials, equipment and appliances, the average fax machine consumes between 30 and 350 watts per hour. And part of the reason why [...]

You’re Using Energy Even When It’s Turned Off

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

This is interesting.
Did you know that even when you turn off most of your electronic devices like a television, stereo, computer, dvd player still use energy?

The Single Best Way To Help The Environment

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

I often get asked what’s the best thing to do to help the environment. Recycle, drive less, eat locally grown food, take public transportation? It was often a toss up to what I may suggest since each one is helpful although none really stood out as the best.
Now I have the answer.