Category: Guest Articles

April 5, 2013April 5, 2013
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ATT is Moving Towards Being Eco-Friendly

One of USA’s most popular and leading mobile carrier ATT is moving towards being Eco-friendly by implementing a host of business practices that are geared towards a healthier and safer environment. Let’s take a look at how they are doing it. 1) Moving towards paperless billing: Paper bills for a premier carrier such as ATT...

December 23, 2012December 23, 2012
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Reducing our Paper Consumption

World over, people are becoming more environment conscious, and there is a greater awareness on conserving the environment, and reducing pollution.  Small changes that we can incorporate in our daily life can make a great impact on the environment. It’s not about how much we have conserved, or how less have we polluted, but it’s...

July 23, 2012July 23, 2012
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The Pedal Boat Gets a Solar Powered Boost

They say that inventors should find a need and fill it. I don’t know who needs a solar boosted pedal boat, but a design concept for one exists nonetheless. The boat features a center cockpit where up to four passengers can sit, alternating pedaling duties in two-person shifts. When you get tired (which should be...

June 22, 2012June 22, 2012
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What green groups expecting from 2012 Farm Bill?

Similar to so many legislative policies currently passed by Washington, D.C, Green groups are mixed on decision of farm bill and towards its way to vote in senate floor. There are some of the conversation bright spotted in the bill, but question to be answered is; Are there enough and do they go far enough?...

June 19, 2012June 19, 2012
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GreenSmart turn coke bottles into laptop bags

Plastic bottles are among the top disposable stuff which is contributing in increased pollution and it is important to give them a second life. From a company that is serious about saving the environment, comes a line of gear for transporting your laptops. GreenSmart has sent us their Mandrill laptop bag, which is named after...

July 27, 2011August 15, 2011
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SolarPod Portable Solar Generator Briefcase

The solarpod from Thousand Suns is marketed as a self sufficient portable energy source; ideal for boaters, festival goers and campers! The solarpod is cleverly packaged in a robust looking flight case and our test model was supplied with the optional integrated 15 watt solar panel built into its lid.

April 10, 2010December 1, 2011
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Green up your Apple iPad with a Solar Charger

Apple fanatics worldwide have been anxiously waiting for the day that the iPad becomes available, and finally it’s here! The Apple iPad allows you to surf the Internet, read books, look at maps, and pretty much anything else you can imagine. Those who are concerned for the environment are thrilled by the fact that the...

December 19, 2008March 22, 2010
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Eco Tutor: Solar Heating for your Home

This guest article was kindly written by Ron Bean of The Green Chameleon. It’s a great introduction to domestic Solar Heating and how it all works. It’s that time of year again – time to break out the sweaters, winter coats and watch those winter heating bills go up every month. Chances are that along...