1. Shop online.
You will save time and gas.
2. Donate to a cause.
You can make a donation to environmental projects. For ideas, contact Grand Valley Peace and Juctice at 243-0209.
3. Buy rechargeable batteries.
Rechargeable batteries save money, and prevent toxic chemicals from harming the environment.
4. Buy recyled holiday cards and gift wrap.
If you don't keep your cards recyle them. Metallic and plastic gift paper take longer to decompose, so buy paper gift wrap.
5. Buy LED lights and put them on a timer.
LED lights last longer and use less energy. The timer also saves electricity. For more holidy green tips log on to http://www.greenlivingtips.com/.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
LED Tube Lights
Popular Science
November 07
Posted by Scott
You may be accustomed to seeing the usual fluorescent light tubes in offices, stores and schools. Yet they might not be the smartest choice. LED tubes consume 25% less power than the fluorescent tubes and they contain no toxic chemicals in them (such as the mercury found in flourescents). The downside to these LED lights is the initial cost. At $150 a tube, they may be a bit to pricey for most consumers. The savings on the utility bills, however, may make these LED lights a populare choice.http://leddynamics.com/
November 07
Posted by Scott
You may be accustomed to seeing the usual fluorescent light tubes in offices, stores and schools. Yet they might not be the smartest choice. LED tubes consume 25% less power than the fluorescent tubes and they contain no toxic chemicals in them (such as the mercury found in flourescents). The downside to these LED lights is the initial cost. At $150 a tube, they may be a bit to pricey for most consumers. The savings on the utility bills, however, may make these LED lights a populare choice.http://leddynamics.com/
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Pac-Car
The Pac Car is the most fuel efficient car ever. The Pac-Car II, a concept car, set the world record of 5,384 kilometers per liter of hydrogen fuel (the equivalent of 12,867.76 miles per gallon) at the Shell Eco-Marathon in Ladoux (France) on June 26, 2005. The PAC-Car II won the international Energy Globe 2005 award for its contribution to energy conservation. Even though it is only a concept car, the engine, aerodynamics, and body could be seen in future car designs. ETH or Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich and the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering are the groups behind this bright idea.
Professor Lino Guzzella, Project Director, says he is sure many of the designs and structures of the Pac-Car will be integrated into the future vehicles of the road. The Pac-Car isn’t just fuel efficient, it uses hydrogen fuel meaning the only exhaust is clean water vapor. The Pac-Car is definitely one wonderful ride.
Professor Lino Guzzella, Project Director, says he is sure many of the designs and structures of the Pac-Car will be integrated into the future vehicles of the road. The Pac-Car isn’t just fuel efficient, it uses hydrogen fuel meaning the only exhaust is clean water vapor. The Pac-Car is definitely one wonderful ride.
Wind Energy on the rise
by Vinny
While I was looking around Wikipedia, trying to find more information on alternative energy, I saw a graph showing the growth of Wind energy. It showed that since 1997 the usage of Wind has gone way up. Hopefully this trend will continue to build making us go farther for green.
While I was looking around Wikipedia, trying to find more information on alternative energy, I saw a graph showing the growth of Wind energy. It showed that since 1997 the usage of Wind has gone way up. Hopefully this trend will continue to build making us go farther for green.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Comparing Fuel Costs
Current October 2007 November 2006
National Average $3.089 $2.819 $2.233
State Average $3.084 $2.842 $2.192
Denver $3.013 $2.782 $2.129
Grand Junction $3.092 $2.840 $2.245
National Average $3.089 $2.819 $2.233
State Average $3.084 $2.842 $2.192
Denver $3.013 $2.782 $2.129
Grand Junction $3.092 $2.840 $2.245
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Solar Paper
Popular Science
December 2007
Michael Moyer
Posted by Scott
A solar panel that can now be printed like a document on a computer. That is exactly what the company, Nanosolar, is making...thin-film solar cells. Nanosolar's cells are made with a printing press which means they can be created for about one tenth of what regular solar panels cost. Nanosolar has already begun producing these cells. When traditional solar cells are manufactured, up to 70 percent of the silicon is wasted. The Nanosolar cells do NOT use silicon, and they are just as efficient. Normal cells are usually 4$ per watt. Nanosolar cells can be made for as little as 30 cents per watt. Soon we could be seeing these cell on top of 18-wheelers, garages, and schools. There are endless possibilities since Nanosolar panels will work anywhere there is sunlight.
These Nanosolar cells are made of a base layer of aluminum, which supports a layer of electrodes. This is a coating of molybdenum. Light falls on a semiconductor which kicks electrons loose. Next a P/N junction layer moves the electrons onto a clear zinc oxide electrode, which can be used to power your home and then go back to the first electron which then completes the circuit.
December 2007
Michael Moyer
Posted by Scott
A solar panel that can now be printed like a document on a computer. That is exactly what the company, Nanosolar, is making...thin-film solar cells. Nanosolar's cells are made with a printing press which means they can be created for about one tenth of what regular solar panels cost. Nanosolar has already begun producing these cells. When traditional solar cells are manufactured, up to 70 percent of the silicon is wasted. The Nanosolar cells do NOT use silicon, and they are just as efficient. Normal cells are usually 4$ per watt. Nanosolar cells can be made for as little as 30 cents per watt. Soon we could be seeing these cell on top of 18-wheelers, garages, and schools. There are endless possibilities since Nanosolar panels will work anywhere there is sunlight.
These Nanosolar cells are made of a base layer of aluminum, which supports a layer of electrodes. This is a coating of molybdenum. Light falls on a semiconductor which kicks electrons loose. Next a P/N junction layer moves the electrons onto a clear zinc oxide electrode, which can be used to power your home and then go back to the first electron which then completes the circuit.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Corn or Sugercane? You choose
By Vinny
There are two different plants that are used to produce ethanol, and each has its own attributes. Corn, produces more ethanol per plant than sugercane. However, sugercane has more plant per square yard. They both get about the same amount of ethanol produced if they had identical fields. Which one do you think is better?
There are two different plants that are used to produce ethanol, and each has its own attributes. Corn, produces more ethanol per plant than sugercane. However, sugercane has more plant per square yard. They both get about the same amount of ethanol produced if they had identical fields. Which one do you think is better?
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