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STOP WRITING MONTHLY CHECKS TO NOSFERATU

May 30, 2008 – 5:20 am

by Mark Jeantheau, GrinningPlanet.com
Vampire Power – Wasted Standby Power in Home Electronics and Appliances

When we say “vampire power,” we don’t mean the hypnotic power of some black-caped, white-fanged Transylvanian. We mean the electricity your  home electronics and appliances suck out of the power grid when you’re not using them. (Of course, we realize that the [...]

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Seven Simple ways to Help The Environment and Your Wallet

February 8, 2008 – 4:48 am

The world is a big place with big problems. Some environmental activists demand we stop living our lives and look at everything we do as an Earth-changing event, but not everyone can focus their entire lives around saving the planet. The truth is that it isn’t necessary to make drastic changes in one’s life to [...]

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Energy Aware and Waste Wise

January 31, 2008 – 1:28 pm

Constantly bombarded with negative information about the environment, finances and natural resources? Feeling overwhelmed? Each and every one of us can do something to help our world - starting right where we are, right now. Though not everyone can afford to donate cash or time to a cause, there are endless tactics that will decrease [...]

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