If you are in the market for a new computer, an Energy Star-rated laptop is the most energy efficient choice. A laptop uses at least a fifth of the energy of a desktop computer. In addition, the smaller size of laptops means less packaging and more versability for your … [Read more...]
Green Family Values: The Power of Youth to Change the World
While stumbling upon the web, I came across the inspiring story of Malawi youth William Kamkwamba on Inhabitat. With all the doom and gloom news of climate change, William Kamkwamba's ingenuity demonstrates what one person can do to improve their life with green technology. … [Read more...]
Green Family Values: Reflections on Living Off the Grid with Young Children
Often people ask me, what is it like living off the grid with young children? The truth is, I have never not lived off the grid with children, so I am not sure how it differs entirely. However, my children have grown up learning about sources of power and its limitations. We … [Read more...]
Green Family Values: Sex and the Environment-World Population Day
6.6 Billion and GrowingToday, July 11th, is World Population Day, a day set aside to increase awareness about global population issues and the strain it creates on the environment. In a time when it seems like there is a day set aside for every issue that requires more than one … [Read more...]
Tip o' the Day: Clean the Lint Trap on Your Dryer and Save Energy!
There as many ways to save energy when washing your clothes, and many of these topics have already been discussed on Green Options. Energy Star washing machines and dryers are more efficient and often use less water. In fact, our front-loading Maytag Neptune uses less power … [Read more...]
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