Time For Change – Home and Business Water Efficiency
on Nov 12, 2009 in Water Efficiency business energy savings heatandenergy.org home water efficien Time for change We’ve all grown up taking water for granted. Turn on the tap and there’s water, flush the wc, take a bath, put on the dishwasher, turn on a hosepipe. We use water without really thinking about it. We’ve never had to change o...

Take Advantage of the ecoEnergy Retrofit Program for Your Home
on Nov 11, 2009 in Green Energy Saving Tips energy audit energy savings environment government grant ontario Many people are unaware about the government grant money that’s available for energy efficient upgrades to their homes. By hiring a licensed energy advisor, you can take advantage of the grant money available. This program is beneficial for many re...

Sea Shepherd Society Adds A Speed Boat
on Nov 10, 2009 in Green News boat ocean sea shepherd seals sharks tuna whales I’m sure most know of the Sea Shepherd Society.  If not, a brief introduction – Founded in 1977, the Sea Shepherd society is an international non-profit wildlife conservation group which puts its focus on marine life.  The group uses va...

HP Laser Jet Eco Friendly Printer
on Nov 10, 2009 in Eco Friendly Products computer energy star green products printer Printers are one device that is often overlooked as a consumer of otherwise un-needed energy.  Thankfully, HP (Hewlett Packard) has just launched a couple of energy focused printers for home and office use.  Both of these new eco friendly printers...

Nigels Green Web Awards – Second Round
on Nov 9, 2009 in Green News awards eco store energy award Things are getting stirred up again over at Nigels Eco Store.  The second round of Green Web Awards has begun, and nominations end on Monday November 16th, so if you’d like, you might want to head over there now – Green Web Awards –...

Eco Friendly Shopping Bags….Is It Possible?
on Nov 6, 2009 in Green Videos plastic bags reusable bags shopping shopping bags I stumbled across this video on youtube when I was trying to figure out how many shopping bags are produced each year, and consequently how much plastic waste that takes a long time to break down is produced.  The video is made by www.alternativecon...

The top ten dirtiest germiest things to avoid
on Nov 6, 2009 in Green Health cold flu germs hand washing sanitize Flu season is here….and if you are buying into all of the hype about swine flu, that makes this years flu season even more overwhelming.  People are flocking to clinics and lining up for hours to get the vaccine, so obviously people are worrie...

Recycle old shingles and turn them into roads
on Nov 6, 2009 in Waste Disposal asphalt recycling roads roofing shingles The roof over your head…..the one that is shingled and takes the brunt of rain, wind, snow, hail.  Your roof needs some love and care once in a while, and whether you choose to take on the project yourself, or have a professional roofing compa...

Low Impact Living’s Impact Calculator
on Nov 6, 2009 in Weekly Eco Idea calculator Carbon Offsetting energy waste water Ever wonder just how much of everything you use?  Just what is your impact on the planet.  I’m not talking about something simple like how much electricity you use, or how much natural gas your furnace uses.  How about all of the other littl...

OSEA Community Power Conference with David Suzuki
on Oct 29, 2009 in Green Events david suzuki green energy act alliance Yet another Suzuki event you may wish to attend: Join the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association and Honourary Chair Dr. David Suzuki 1st Annual OSEA Community Power Conference November 15-16 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Start a local re...