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The Power of Trash

April 4, 2008 – 5:03 am

A big worry today is what to do with all the waste that is disposed of in our everyday lives. Where is all the wrappers, napkins, uneaten food, worn clothing, broken furniture, etc that needs to be disposed of going? and how do we make trash a positive effect for our environment. Recycling [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Alternative energy, Waste Disposal, Websites of Interest, methane | Comments (1)

The One Stop Septic System

March 31, 2008 – 6:45 am

There are a number of options for your waste water, the water that has been used in your kitchen, bathroom, and laundry. Some options would mean keeping this waste separate and dispose of in different ways, but the one stop solution and most common is a septic system. As this option is the common for [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Waste Disposal, septic system, water | Comments (0)

Solar Water Heating Not Just For Us Campers

March 15, 2008 – 11:41 am

By Kelly Mead 
Campers have known the benefit of solar water heating, but homeowners are just starting to see the benefits of letting the sun heat their water instead of paying the power company to do it for them. There are two different types of solar heating systems: passive, which doesn’t rely on circulating pumps and controls, and [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Solar, alternative systems, soalr water heating, water | Comments (0)