http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/ green your home, green building, green your travel, green your car, green, energy efficiency, en evacindustry@gmail.com Copyright 2011 2011-08-11T01:53:07+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/easy-water-conservation-tip-take-a-navy-shower/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/easy-water-conservation-tip-take-a-navy-shower/#When:00:53:07Z There are so many great and painfully simple ways to conserve water at home. Here’s one way you might not have considered before, though: take a navy shower! A navy… Green Your Home 2011-08-11T00:53:07+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/online-solar-assessment-tools/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/online-solar-assessment-tools/#When:19:40:34Z It’s summer, it’s sunny, and solar power abounds. You’re sitting on the deck, watching the sun beat down on the roof, and you begin to think… Green Your Electricity 2011-08-04T19:40:34+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/living-car-free-is-good-for-the-environment-and-your-community/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/living-car-free-is-good-for-the-environment-and-your-community/#When:14:32:55Z 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 a personal vehicle, such as the writer of this particular… Green Your Car 2010-05-10T14:32:55+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/plant-a-windbreak-to-reduce-home-energy-costs/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/plant-a-windbreak-to-reduce-home-energy-costs/#When:07:11:20Z 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 bill by deflecting and slowing down gusty, cold winds… Green Your Home 2010-03-20T07:11:20+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/keeping-your-cool-how-to-summerize-your-home-and-save-on-utility-costs/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/keeping-your-cool-how-to-summerize-your-home-and-save-on-utility-costs/#When:02:10:30Z 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.” Not only have the triple digit temps helped… Green Your Home 2009-08-08T02:10:30+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/reusing-the-art-of-the-lost-r/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/reusing-the-art-of-the-lost-r/#When:21:03:08Z 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 “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle….Reduce, Reuse,… 2009-06-28T21:03:08+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/heat-your-home-and-save-energy-with-a-super-efficient-wood-buring-rocket-st/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/heat-your-home-and-save-energy-with-a-super-efficient-wood-buring-rocket-st/#When:23:05:35Z 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 can be built using reclaimed and salvaged materials.… Green Your Home 2009-06-14T23:05:35+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/all-dried-up-water-scarcity-a-growing-issue/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/all-dried-up-water-scarcity-a-growing-issue/#When:01:35:46Z 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 and climate change. Water shortages, and potential… Green Your Home 2009-05-17T01:35:46+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/shopping-for-a-green-home-entertainment-system/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/shopping-for-a-green-home-entertainment-system/#When:04:21:21Z 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 with friends and family, and the high definition… Green Your Home 2009-05-15T04:21:21+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/stay-cool-eco-friendly-cooling-tips-for-your-apartment-condo/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/begreen/stay-cool-eco-friendly-cooling-tips-for-your-apartment-condo/#When:20:44:57Z 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, living in a small apartment or condo affords you several… Green Your Home 2009-05-07T20:44:57+00:00