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Sure, I’m a fan of compact fluorescent bulbs, but as a consumer we need to spread the word that compact fluorescent bulbs contain mercury. A very toxic, very poisonous substance - a nerve damaging toxin that can also damage your kidneys and liver.
Energy Star has put some figures on the use of this alternative […]

Large visions, larger prices. I’ve just reviewed an article about wind turbines prices on the rise to the tune of 60%. Not so much regarding the small home wind turbines - rather wind farms and communities that want to implement the green strategies to reduce global warming gases and remove themselves off the grid.
Go figure, […]

Much has been written about the compressed air car.
The benefits of the compressed air car are impressive indeed:
1) No combustion re: petro cars, therefore no pollution
2) You require only 1 ltr. of vegetable oil every 50,000 kms

3) Requires only 2-3 min.’s to recharge of the air compressor to drive over 200 kms.
4) No rust - […]

I’d just read an article in the Toronto Star (being an ex Torontonian) about putting solar lighting on the CN Tower.
What a superb idea, and why stop there? How about putting solar lighting on city skyscrapers everywhere?
Notably the CN Tower is the largest free…

standing structure of its kind to date. Using solar lighting would send […]

Rustic outdoor lighting seems to be a popular choice among us “ruralites”. Here is a neat twist on this one though. I found this hanging rustic outdoor lighting while perusing through this store online. Its solar!…

Have a look, I like the fact I can put it anywhere and installation is a snap. Just […]

I’m excited about solar lights – can’t you tell =) My newest discovery were solar rock lights. It’s a solar flood light that you can put anywhere around your yard. They actually looks like…

a rock. These solar rock lights would be great to highlight any of my gardens – I was […]

What a neat idea, colored solar lights. They change their colors on a rotating basis.
At first I wasn’t searching for colored solar lights, but I’m discovering there is no need for just one style.
I’ve found that outdoor solar lights can be added to my backyard in a matter of minutes, so I can just bring […]

Interesting enough, I was asked about what potted tomato water to use. Hummmm.
Not quite sure I understand that one, so I’ll attempt it none-the-less.
I’d called around and heres what I’d gotten:…

Potted tomato water doesn’t have to be of any specific mix. You can use water right from your hose, rain barrel or from […]

After reading about the benefits of solar power and its growth in retail markets, I’m surprised to learn that the US is not quite ready for it. WorldWatch’s Sawin reported:”Some homeowner associations forbid them” from using solar power. Notably though, there are some states which do offer “net metering laws” (run your electricity meter backwards)…

where […]

So a continuation on my learning about outdoor solar lighting has been pretty educating.
Of course for outdoor solar lighting you need well - sun =) You need to place them in locations that get enough sun to charge the nicad battery(ies). Then you need about 10 or so seconds to install them…

now thats […]