Tag Archives: Eco-Friendly

Eco-Friendly Home Upgrades: Transform Your Space Sustainably

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In today’s world, where environmental consciousness is on the rise, making eco-friendly home improvements is not only responsible but also a smart investment. These upgrades not only contribute to a greener planet but also enhance the overall value of your property. In this article, Alternative Energy HQ explores some practical and achievable eco-friendly home improvement ideas suitable for any skill …

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How to Make Online Shopping More Sustainable

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The e-commerce industry has seen quite a boom in recent years thanks to its convenience and practicality. As of January 2021, 69% of Americans have shopped online. The COVID-19 pandemic caused an even bigger jump in e-commerce’s popularity when people were spending more time at home and less time in brick and mortar stores.  While there are many perks to …

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Green Building Materials on the Rise in New Construction

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The eco-conscious movement recently found a place in the construction industry. Environmental engineers and scientists developed new technologies and materials that limit building’s ecological impact.  President Biden initiated the Build Back Better plan upon entering office, improving sustainability standards. It promotes sustainable building practices and green infrastructure development. Biden allocated $2 trillion to restructuring the clean energy and development industry, …

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The Benefits of Moving To A Sustainable Home

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In the United States, we have no end of material luxury, especially compared to many other countries around the world. Unfortunately, we aren’t always wise with all of our options and belongings. Instead, we make choices that hurt the planet, our society, and ultimately ourselves. Choosing to move to a sustainable home is a big step in the other direction …

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The Mechanics of Sustainable Air Travel

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Climate change activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg has made headlines for eschewing flying in jets to help reduce her carbon footprint. In 2019, she sailed across the Atlantic from New York rather than fly home to Sweden. Like many forms of transportation, airplanes emit the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide as they wing overhead. Airplanes emitted nearly 1 …

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How Consumers and Companies Make Travel More Eco-Friendly

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Traveling is one of the greatest experiences someone can have. Whether it is going to a sandy beach to soak up some sun and listen to the waves crashing on the shore or going to a bustling city on the other side of the world to try new cuisine and experience another culture, traveling is a wonderful way to spend …

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Alternative Energy Options While Glamping

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What better way to get close to nature and have an adventurous, sustainable weekend than to go camping? Getting out into the wild, sleeping under the stars, and hiking through the hills carries a certain pleasure hard to get anywhere else. However, sometimes it’s nice to be able to bring modern technology with you when you go camping. Fortunately, advancements …

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Understanding Energy Use Will Spur Efficiency Measures of AB 802

SACRAMENTO – California Energy Commission Commissioner Andrew McAllister issued the following statement today in regard to Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signing AB 802, which will provide commercial building owners the information they need to evaluate energy usage and identify high-value efficiency projects. The new law directs the Energy Commission to establish a statewide energy benchmarking and disclosure program, and …

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Zero Emission Range-Extended Light Commercial Vehicle

Intelligent Energy to Showcase Zero Emission Range-Extended Light Commercial Vehicle at UK’s Low Carbon Vehicle Event   Leading independent fuel cell technology provider will display and demonstrate hybridised battery electric/fuel cell-powered development vehicle at LCV2015 Prototype is the first stage in an on-going UK consortium project that is supported by funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) to develop a …

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Eco-friendly Hotels and Environmental Initiatives Leave Others Green with Envy

As a commercial contractor, I have had experiences with working with green building materials. I have noticed that today, now more than ever, it’s important to take steps to conserve our natural resources. One way to do that is through the use of green building materials, such as seen at the Ritz-Carlton in North Carolina and the Las Vegas Palazzo …

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Why Go Hydro?

Energy By Water is the latest advancement in the field of power generation. Deep inside its mechanics, the product works on the principle of Hydropower systems. A hydropower system uses water to generate electricity. But why use water? What about other alternative sources of energy? Why are we inclined towards renewable energy systems at all? Let’s try to dig into …

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Terrific Ways To Ensure That Your House Is More Friendly To The Environment

With the effects of global warming becoming ever more noticeable its now even more important to do our bit for the environment. Most people are unsure where to begin but the best thing is that it can be done right now in your own home with minimal effort. The effects of becoming significantly more eco-friendly is not only valuable to …

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Keeping Your Online Education Green

When you want to live as eco-friendly as possible, there are many ways to reduce your waste and keep your carbon footprint small. Green living is a challenge that is best when taken one small step at a time, but there are some options that can make a significant difference without sacrifice. Online learning is one of those steps that can make a big difference for the environment, without impacting the quality of your education.

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Eco-Friendly Energy Saving Gadgets

As fossil fuels diminish, energy costs are going to soar until we have a scalable and viable alternative energy source. Until then, making sure we use as little energy as possible directly saves us money with our fuel bills. So in the interest of saving energy, here are a collection of gadgets for your home that are designed to reduce …

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