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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.
Living Car-Free is Good For The Environment and Your Community
Posted on May 10, 2010 - 11:32 AM
By: Brian Liloia
In the eyes of many young Americans, the chance to one day own a car is likened to gaining a new kind of freedom and independence. However, many people are wising up about the realities of owning…
Plant a Windbreak to Reduce Home Energy Costs
Posted on Mar 20, 2010 - 04:11 AM
By: Brian Liloia
Reducing your home energy costs can be as simple as planting a few trees in the right location surrounding your house. An effective windbreak can reduce the amount of money you spend on your heating…
Keeping Your Cool: How to “summerize” your home and save on utility costs
Posted on Aug 07, 2009 - 11:10 PM
By: Amy Roth
Summers in the Pacific Northwest are known for being moderate, mild even when compared with other parts of the US. This year however is going down in the record books as the “summer that sizzled.”…
Reusing: The Art of the Lost “R”
Posted on Jun 28, 2009 - 06:03 PM
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 14, 2009 - 08:05 PM
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 16, 2009 - 10:35 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 - 01:21 AM
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 07, 2009 - 05:44 PM
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 10, 2009 - 09:22 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 09, 2009 - 05:34 PM
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…
