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      • US CO2 Is Going Down
        12/23/09
        I thought we could all use some good news this close to a major holiday. According to the Associated Press, the climate conference data reflects the US has reduced CO2 emissions 1.8% over the 1990-2007 time frame.

        This is good, but we are not leading the pack, although we are one of the

      • Environmentally Friendly Holiday Clean Up
        12/21/09
        I have not been real consistant this month with my articles here. After we start the new year I will be better. Today I want to share some useful information regarding clean up.

        1. Remember the tree, gift wrap and packaging are all recycleable. My recycling usually will not fit in my w

      • Free Shipping Day!
        12/16/09
        I have already covered why on-line shopping is better for the environment. Here is an opportunity to take advantage of free shipping!

        Dec 17 is official free shipping day. Over 600 merchants are participating including the following favorites:

        1-800-Flowers
        Adidas
      • Solar Panels at Lowes Starting in 2010
        12/14/09
        For the first time, U.S. homeowners can buy solar panels off the shelves from a major retailer, *-(this assumes that Fry's electronics and Harbor Freight are not major retailers, and that they have not been selling solar panels for 5 or more years now)-. Akeena Solar Inc. last week announced th

      • Architecture That Increases Building Efficiency
        12/11/09



        While it may not seem like architecture would have a significant energy impact, it does. If you really stop to think about it, something as simple as the direction a building faces and the layout of the most used rooms in relation to the direction will make a huge difference in li

      • Water Water Water - Freezing Pipes and Leaks
        12/10/09
        Well, this cold snap is something else. I know if you watch or listen to the news, you have been reminded to cover or insulate your outside water lines. However, I'm reminding you again, did you do it?

        As for conservation, water is still at drought levels. We can not let this becom

      • Working Toward Paperless Operations
        12/09/09
        Well, I have not added anything here for almost a week. I have been running to catch up on a few things, meetings, site audits, etc...

        One of the things I have committed a fair amount of time to is a new process for sharing some of our data here at the school district. I have configured

      • The Honda P-NUT
        12/03/09



        While Personal-Neo Urban Transport doesn't roll off the tongue, it seems car companies are going overboard trying to come up with catchy names, even for a concept car - (P-NUT). However, I like the look and the idea of a 3 seat vehicle. This could be perfect as a Taxi, or fo

      • Dealing with Packaging
        12/02/09
        With the holiday season, packaging is abundant. How do you deal with all of it and not contribute to the environmental issues? A recent entry in Yahoo Green addresses just this issue.

        Follow the related link to find out more.

      • Shopping For A New TV - LCD vs Plasma
        12/01/09

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        Well, it is hard to ignore the advertising and the deals available. I have been asked many times which is better, LCD or Plasma and it is usually followed by a nod and "LCD right?"

        Well, the question might be a little harder th

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