Day to Day Green
Archives 

Show All

  • 2015
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010
  • 2009
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
      • The Night Sky
        09/29/09

        Click image for a larger view.


        Although this is not a normal article, by now you know I occasionally insert something that is more of a tie-in than on target. Well, this is one of those.

        This incredible image is a perfect reminder of how small and special our plane

      • Windows Helping HVAC Systems
        09/28/09



        This is very interesting. A design firm, VetroVentilato(r), is working on a system to use the air space inside multi-pane windows as an opportunity to heat or cool a room.

        Basically, the space between the panes heats air from sunlight and is directed into a room in wint

      • Highway 101 Is An Electric Highway
        09/25/09



        From the article:

        Right now, Tesla Roadster owners can charge their batteries for free along California's Highway 101. Five charging stations between San Francisco and Los Angeles have been installed by SolarCity. Though they are currently only compatible with Roa

      • Parabolic Solar Cooker Concept - Prototype
        09/24/09

        click the image to enlarge.


        This is a great concept of a portable parabolic solar powered cooking system. There is a stove and an oven as well as a prep area. The design might seem a little bulky at first, but the idea of it storing in about the same space as a large cooler

      • Good Housekeeping Green Seal - New Entries
        09/24/09
        The following is a list of products that meet Good Housekeeping Green Seal criteria.

        Aveeno's Soothing Bath Treatment

        Physicians Formula's Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Tinted Moisturizer

        Green Works' Natural Bathroom Cleaner

        Nature'

      • Water Bottles Again - Reusable is Definetely Better
        09/22/09


        From the most recent article:

        -----
        By now, you've probably seen the grim statistics about plastic water bottles. The issue seems to be getting more and more media coverage lately. In case you haven't heard the case against bottled water, here's a brief sum

      • 4 All Electric Vehicles Introduced By Renault
        09/21/09

        From left to right: Fluence, Twizy, Zoe, Kangoo


        At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault introduced 4 concept cars that are all electric, not hybrid, electric only. These cars cover city transit, family, commercial and general use categories.


        The Twizy city car h

      • LED Lighting is Getting More Affordable
        09/18/09



        With some materials and airflow design enhancements, Eternaleds Inc. has cut the cost of LED light bulbs by about 40%. This means a return on investment over incandescent of only 2 years. Up till now, the pay back for the difference in cost has been 3 to 4 years depending on the

      • San Francisco International Airport Will Have The Worlds First Carbon Offset Kiosks
        09/17/09



        If you would like to offset your carbon footprint from air travel, you will be able to buy tree plantings right at the airport. The funds will go to local carbon offset projects and the Garcia River Forest, a previously deforested conservation based management project.

      • Solar Power in Rohnert Park
        09/16/09
        From: renewableenergyworld.com

        --
        Novato-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a solar electric system at the newly completed Rohnert Park City Center Plaza. City Center Plaza is adjacent to the public safety building and the library, three-quarters of an acre filled with benc

      • LED By Panasonic
        09/15/09



        The Panasonic EverLED. This bulb is expected to produce the light equivalent of a 40watt incandescent for up to 19 years of regular use. The expected savings is listed as up to $23 a year on energy bills. This is great since they are expecting the bulb to sell for $40.

      • New California Energy Standard
        09/14/09
        Governor Schwarzenegger has vowed to veto the new legislature approved energy standard because it limits power production to inside the state only. The Governor plans to issue an executive order for 33% of the states power to be produced by renewable sources by 2020 without the in-state limit.
      • There May Be Some Excitement For Oil
        09/11/09



        Don't get the wrong idea. Oil is still generally bad as a long term energy source. We can not afford the greenhouse effect it contributes and the supplies are still finite. Even if we have made mistakes in our estimate of sites or quantities, what we do know for sure is tha

      • Reuse Items by Swapping or Borrowing
        09/10/09
        Save


        Websites dedicated to helping you trade what you no longer want or need. Swap books, music, DVDs, or video games via mail through Swaptree ,SwapaDVD , PaperBackSwap , SwapaCD , BookMooch, TitleTrader, Game Trading Zone.

        Trade kids' stuff you no longer need at

      • Greenwashing - Pretending to be Green and Environmentally Friendly
        09/10/09



        OK, this is something we have all witnessed but may not know there is actually a term for it. When we see green labels on items that just don't seem to be green in any reasonable way and wonder, "how does this product help the environment"? This question we ask our

      • Avoid Cell Phone Radiation
        09/09/09
        If you are in the market for a new cell phone, consider the radiation. Follow the related link for a top 10 list and more information.

      • Considering a GPS - They Can Be Green Too
        09/08/09
        A study done by NAVTEQ, a navigation system data provider, found that using GPS systems with real-time traffic information can save drivers four days a year of driving time and can cut emissions by 21 percent.

      • Incandescent Light Bulbs Banned In Europe
        09/04/09
        The end is near for the standard filament style light bulb. In Europe, it has been officially banned. Existing supplies are allowed to be sold, but that will be the end. The U.S. has a plan for banning the bulbs in 2012.

        This is a good reason to keep replacing the lights you use for ge

      • Re-Usable Aluminum Water Bottles May Be Unsafe
        09/03/09
        As many people make an effort to help the environment and make healthy choices, they opt for a re-usable water bottle. However, all water bottles are not created equal. In fact one company has recently shared that the liner of the aluminum bottle contains small amounts of bisphenol-A, (BPA), the

      • Advancements in Solar Concentrators
        09/03/09


        This improvement may seem obvious when you hear it, but someone had to be first to do it. Researchers in Golden Colorado have been developing a metal alternative to the large glass mirrors on solar concentrators. The metal mirror is significantly lighter weight and reduces the cost of

      • H1N1 - The Flu
        09/02/09



        This is not a typical environmental article. Lets just say it relates because being healthy helps us take care of our environment. Since school just started and everyone seems concerned with the upcoming flu season, I thought I would share the following article from CNN.com:
      • BMW Concept Car
        09/01/09



        Ok, I'm a sucker for a car. Check out this hybrid concept car from BMW.

        Click the related link below for more photos and information.

    • August
    • July
    • June