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Welcome to the "Be Green" area of our site. Here you will learn how to be more environmentally friendly and save money in every area of your life. The Be Green area is divided into sections, each containing multiple articles explaining how to be more efficient, energy, pollution and money wise.
Reusing: The Art of the Lost “R”
Posted on Jun 29, 2009 - 09:03 AM
By: Amanda Kondolojy
In elementary school, whenever it came to environmental science, they always drilled the “three R’s” into our heads. Like hordes of mini zombies, children the world over would repeat…
Heat Your Home and Save Energy With a Super Efficient Wood Buring Rocket Stove
Posted on Jun 15, 2009 - 11:05 AM
By: Brian Liloia
If done responsibly and efficiently, wood heat can keep your home warm without you having to spend hundreds of dollars every month. A rocket stove is a super efficient type of DIY wood stove that…
All Dried Up: Water Scarcity a Growing Issue
Posted on May 17, 2009 - 01:35 PM
By: Amy Roth
A UN report released in March projects that half the world will face acute water shortages by 2030. Water scarcity is an ever-growing issue that will only become more prevalent with global warming…
Shopping for a Green Home Entertainment System
Posted on May 15, 2009 - 04:21 PM
By: Amanda Kondolojy
So you’ve finally decided to buckle down and get that 50 inch HD TV with Blu-Ray DVD player and surround sound system. Great! Having a home theater is a great way to enjoy your favorite movies…
Stay Cool! Eco-friendly Cooling Tips for Your Apartment/Condo
Posted on May 08, 2009 - 08:44 AM
By: Amanda Kondolojy
As the summer months approach and the weather heats up, you may find yourself dreading that A/C thermostat. Turning up your A/C is not only energy inefficient, but it is also costly. Luckily,…
How to Size an Inline Tankless Water Heater
Posted on Mar 11, 2009 - 01:22 PM
By: Adam Beazley
Tankless water heaters come in many different shapes and sizes and there really is no "one size fits all" solution. Every home and every end user is different, so the sizing of a tankless inline water…
Change a Lightbulb, Change the World
Posted on Mar 10, 2009 - 09:34 AM
By: Amy Roth
There is something about “springing forward” into daylight savings time that makes me want to jump head first into spring. For me, this usually means spring cleaning, but also a time…
How To Acquire Recycled Building Materials and Lumber For Your Home
Posted on Mar 08, 2009 - 11:49 PM
By: Brian Liloia
Do you want a more ecological way to obtain building materials, such as lumber, doors, windows, and bricks for your home? Some of the most sustainable sources for material are soon-to-be demolished…
Save Money and Decrease Your Ecological Footprint by Living in a Tiny House
Posted on Feb 02, 2009 - 12:43 PM
By: Brian Liloia
One of the most effective ways to minimize your ecological footprint is to move into a tiny house. A tiny house requires little energy to build, and less energy to keep comfortable throughout the…
Go Green In Your Home - And Save Too
Posted on Jan 01, 2009 - 01:21 AM
By: Adam Beazley
If you want to go green in your home, and save a little money at the same time, it’s never been easier. As the planet faces an uncertain future of global warming, which is believed to be the…
