With the high cost of utility bills, and the recent tanking of the economy, more people than ever are looking for ways to cut costs. One such way is by installing energy efficient appliances. But how much will you really save? And do the savings outweigh the costs of replacing your appliances?
‘Green Technology’
Building Your own PC Can Help Save the Earth
January 17th, 2012 
Tushar Mathur For the past few years, many computer technology companies such as Apple, Dell, and even Google (with its new Chromebook) have been seeking to reduce environmental impact caused by the development, processing, distribution, and running of computers. The battle between computing companies continues with Apple’s Macbook getting the thumbs up and Dell also claiming leadership on green computing.
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Green Motoring Tips
December 28th, 2011 Tushar Mathur For many people, driving a car is a necessity. However, driving is expensive, and the fuel you use has an impact on the environment. Reducing fuel consumption will not only help save the planet, it will also save you money.
First things first, ask yourself is my journey really necessary?
How HR Can Help Make Your Office Green
December 19th, 2011 Tushar Mathur How HR Can Help Make Your Office Green
Maybe it’s because when you think of HR, you think of paperwork, or because HR takes the responsibility for employee satisfaction and more companies are realising that environmental awareness is important to their employees. For whatever reason, human resources departments are the ones who tend to institute “green” practices at the office.
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What is Ocean Acidification?
December 18th, 2011 Tushar Mathur 
If you are at all familiar with the concept of global warming, then you are probably aware of the fact that carbon emissions (greenhouse gases) produced by industry and automobiles are responsible not only for air pollution (smog) but also for the climate change that we are currently experiencing (as more severe weather patterns sweep across the planet). But you may not realize that one of the gases responsible is the same chemical compound that we breathe out (and that plants absorb to create the oxygen we breathe in). Carbon dioxide (CO?) is not only contributing to the rampant pollution of our atmosphere, it is also the main cause of damage to our oceans, thanks to a little-known phenomenon called ocean acidification.
Why Solar Panels Are the Best Electricity Source for an RV
September 15th, 2011 Tushar Mathur Several individuals and families find their enjoyment in traveling. Instead of purchasing expensive flight or train tickets to travel, they indeed invest in a motor home, also known as an RV or recreational vehicle. An RV generally includes a bathroom, a kitchen, a living room and a bedroom; thus, it needs electricity to light the interior and other appliances.
The Benefits of Using Solar Power
September 13th, 2011 Tushar Mathur Way back when solar power was first discovered, it’s hard to believe that anyone could foresee what a large impact it would have on the world. It supplies energy. It helps reduce pollution. It makes use out of something we already had: sunlight. In fact, capturing solar energy became so popular, it became commercial in the 80s. And with the commercialization came solar power testing, which checks, tests, and certifies the equipment. And with the amount of solar power plants on the rise, the amount of power the plants produce can only continue to increase. But what exactly are the effects of using solar power vs.
Setting Up Your Own Solar Panels
September 6th, 2011 Tushar Mathur With all the hype and new information surrounding solar power, many homeowners are taking matters into their own hands and producing their own electricity. That’s right! With minimal effort and maintenance, you can help create your own solar power energy – a method that is both environmentally-friendly and wallet conscious. Of course, there is a little upkeep involved which includes solar power testing, cleaning the panels and overall making sure the solar panels are in good working condition. But producing your own power is one of the easiest at-home productions you can do; it’s even easier than maintaining a garden!
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Take your Lawn to the Next Level with Organic Lawn Fertilizer
September 6th, 2011 Tushar Mathur Do you have yard envy? Are you jealous of your neighbor’s lush, green lawn? Do you wish you had the resources to make your lawn the best on the block?
You do. With organic lawn fertilizer, you can transform your lawn from brown and dead to the talk of the town.
3 AFFORDABLE Ways of Going Green and Saving Money on your Energy Bill
September 2nd, 2011 Tushar Mathur Often, when asked why they are not doing their bit in conserving their immediate environment by living a greener and more sustainable lifestyle, people answer that they simply cannot afford to go green because it’s just too expensive. In defense of these people, I have to agree that certain ways of going green at home and saving energy can seem extremely costly to the average income earner; HOWEVER, one does not need to convert one’s entire home into a free standing solar powered vessel that generates heat and electricity via solar panels and a solar water heating system in order to save energy.
