http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/ alternative energy, solar power, green, green living, natural living, hydrogen power, global warming, environment, energy efficiency en triciajaneedgar@gmail.com Copyright 2011 2011-11-28T17:22:28+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/homes-that-work-with-the-sun-principles-of-passive-solar-design/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/homes-that-work-with-the-sun-principles-of-passive-solar-design/#When:16:22:28Z The sun is an exploding furnace of gas, and it is anything but passive. Designing your home for the best possible use of solar power is also a… Solar 2011-11-28T16:22:28+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/solar-to-go-small-folding-solar-panels/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/solar-to-go-small-folding-solar-panels/#When:00:18:25Z It’s nearly summer, and it’s almost time to plan vacations. Rambling folks need power too, and those outlets can be hard to find on the road. Going off the beaten path, into less-serviced campgrounds? You’ll need your own power. If… 2011-11-07T00:18:25+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/hot-hot-hot-connecting-solar-hot-water-to-a-tankless-water-heater/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/hot-hot-hot-connecting-solar-hot-water-to-a-tankless-water-heater/#When:01:19:49Z We like it hot. Our showers, that is. So we stand in the glorious fountain of water that comes out of our shower, enjoying the hot cascade and using up the contents in the hot water tank in the process. Ah, the enjoyment. Oh, the guilt of using hot… Solar 2011-09-27T01:19:49+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/find-recycling-locations-near-you-with-this-online-directory/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/find-recycling-locations-near-you-with-this-online-directory/#When:17:35:11Z Do you have a bunch of old electronics sitting around, just waiting to be recycled? Is it difficult to find a location near your home that will accept even standard recyclables such as paper, aluminum, and plastic? Thankfully, this website will let… General 2011-08-01T17:35:11+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/buying-green-and-renewable-energy-weighing-the-options/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/buying-green-and-renewable-energy-weighing-the-options/#When:16:56:41Z Many of us want to buy renewable energy for our homes. We are tired of burning natural gas or coal, both of which contribute to climate change and changes in air quality. However, for many people renewable energy is a challenging thing to create at… General 2011-06-04T16:56:41+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/outdoor-temperature-and-the-efficiency-of-home-solar-panels/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/outdoor-temperature-and-the-efficiency-of-home-solar-panels/#When:23:48:11Z The weather outside is hot: really hot. You sit inside, pleased because all of this sunshine must be good for your… Solar 2011-03-25T23:48:11+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/solar-kits-for-kids/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/solar-kits-for-kids/#When:23:41:02Z While it is winter and the sun has yet to make an appearance for more than a few minutes, it is coming. At least I hope that it is. While we wait for the sun to shine, teachers and parents can plan for summer and for children’s birthdays by thinking… Solar 2011-03-22T23:41:02+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/growing-water-wise/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/growing-water-wise/#When:20:04:46Z It’s the heat of summer. The plants are wilting rapidly in the garden, and you reach for the hose. Wait a moment. If you want to be water wise, you might want to reconsider your watering habits. If you live in a desert, chances are that… Natural Living 2010-08-12T20:04:46+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/home-of-the-first-drive-thru-bans-new-fast-food-restaurants/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/home-of-the-first-drive-thru-bans-new-fast-food-restaurants/#When:21:12:14Z Baldwin City, with a population of 80,000 and home to a whopping 17 fast food drive-thrus, was home to the very first drive-thru back in 1948. But now the city wants to put a ban on any new drive-thru fast food restaurants, in hopes of fighting pollution… News 2010-08-01T21:12:14+00:00 http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/growing-networks-growing-food-community-food-security/ http://www.neutralexistence.com/blog/growing-networks-growing-food-community-food-security/#When:14:13:17Z Food security: it sounds so formal, but the concept is actually very simple. If you can eat fresh and healthy food every day, you are food secure. If you struggle to buy or grow or glean enough food for yourself and your family, you are food insecure.… Natural Living 2010-07-24T14:13:17+00:00