Archive for September, 2009

Barack Obama discusses his plan for a clean energy future.

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• Hide away trash neatly out of sight inside the cabinet
• Commercial grade, ball bearing track glides out of the cabinet
• 2 Color-coded buckets make sorting trash and recyclables easy
• Extends 16-inches for full access and easy sorting
• Easy to install; pre-welded track needs only 4 screws to install (hardware included)

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This dual bucket recycler fits out of sight underneath a kitchen counter through the use of a commercial-grade ball bearing track. Includes two color-coded polypropylene buckets (a blue 15L and a black 20L) to sort trash and recyclables. Quick and easy installation with pre-welded track…. More >>

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As with many of Bosch’s kitchen appliances, Bosch dishwashers are available in three selections: Logixx, Exxcel and Classixxx. Logixx have the highest specification models within their selection, whereas Classixx dishwashers are basic, practical appliance, leaving the Exxcel selection somewhere in the middle of the range.

The Logixx range of Bosch dishwashers is available in silver, white and fully clad stainless steel, depending on the model that you choose. The Logixx ActiveWater Dishwashers are the highest specification Bosch dishwashers that are currently available. They are available in both silver and white and have 14 place settings, six programmes and are recommended by the Energy Savings Trust. This is probably because these particular models are rated A for energy efficiency, A for wash performance and A for drying performance. These models also use just 10 litres of water on an Eco 50?C wash, making Logixx Bosch washing machines extremely environmentally friendly compared with some of Bosch’s other appliances and some of the dishwashers available from some other manufacturers. The Logixx range does come with quite a hefty price tag though and if it is just something simple that you are after, a Classixx range of Bosch dishwasher may suit your needs a little bit better.

The Classixx 60cm dishwasher is also available in silver and white. Despite being the most basic of the Bosch freestanding dishwashers, these Classixx dishwashers still have twelve place settings, are Energy Savings Trust recommended and were awarded Which? Best Buy in March this year. This is no small feat is it would have had to compete with hundreds of different models from dozens of manufacturers to win that title. Which? Is an independent reviewer and has been for decades, so this is an award that can be trusted.

These ‘basic’ Bosch dishwashers have energy efficiency ratings of A, a wash performance rating of A and a drying performance rating of A and uses 13 litres of water on the Daily / Economy 50?C programme, which is a few more than the Logixx models, but is still pretty good. This model has four wash programmes- the Quickwash programme takes just 29 minutes, but the wash time can be cut down even more if you have half a load, you can press the half load button and the washing time is reduced and the amount of water used is reduced by 30%, which is a feature that probably went towards this appliance being recommended by the Energy Savings Trust. The Energy Savings Trust is a Government backed initiative that encourages manufacturers to make their products more energy efficient in an attempt to preserve the environment.

If the Logixx is a bit too much, but the Classixx is not quite enough for the kind of Bosch dishwasher that you re looking for, the Exxcel range is still available. Exxcel dishwashers are available in white, silver and black and the models at the top of the Exxcel range have thirteen place settings, five programmes and like the others are rated A for energy efficiency and come recommended by the Energy Savings trust.

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Plastic, paper and cotton bags are probably the easiest and cheapest options when it comes to containing and transporting foods, powders, ice, chemicals and even wastes. Billions of single-use plastic bags are distributed free of cost every day. These free single-use bags might seem to be of great advantage apparently, but as the old adage goes, nothing in this world comes for free. We pay heavily for using each of these bags with our environment and future.

If we take into account the “cradle to grave” multiple impacts and the effects of each phase of these bags’ life we will be able to illustrate the actual costs paid by our environment and society for the fleeting convenience of unlimited, free, single-use plastic bags.

Firstly, the production of these plastic bags requires a large amount of petroleum and natural gas. These production materials are non-renewable resources and there’s always a risk that unnecessary use of these resources might lead to scarcity. Moreover, the process to acquire these resources immensely contributes to the destruction of the fragile habitats and ecosystems around the world. The production of plastic bags also requires a lot of toxic substances to be used. These toxic substances in turn produce pollution and harm the environment. Energy consumption required for the production of these bags is also huge. This contributes effectively towards global warming.

These bags might be distributed for free to the consumers but definitely does not come free to the retailers. The U.S. retailers alone incur an annual cost of approximately four billion U.S. dollars. When these bags are distributed, the costs are generally passed on to the consumers in the form of higher prices for the goods that they purchase. So, though the concept of these bags might seem to be free, in fact they also have some financial issues involved which ultimately are borne by the end-users.

The disposal and littering of these bags also threatens the environment and the future of mankind and all living forms. These plastic bags are often disposed off into water or littered on land. Thousands of marine lives are put into danger due to this. Sea turtles, whales and other such marine mammals often mistakes these plastics for food and end up dead. When swallowed these plastics choke them or block their intestine resulting in a painful death. Same is the fate of several cows, goats and other such lad animals that often end up eating pieces of plastic while foraging for food. Moreover, it takes almost thousands of years for these pieces of plastic to completely degrade on land. They break down into tiny bits and contaminate soil and water.

So we see that in-spite of the plastic beings ‘free’ of cost, there’s actually a major cost that needs to be paid indirectly and it threatens the mere existence of all living forms on the face of the earth. Mass movements are taking place all over the world in order to reduce the consumption of these plastic and paper bags due to their ill-effects on the environment. Luckily, though, we have seen the introduction of reusable, eco-friendly and environment safe bags on the market to substitute them. These bags are generally made of Polypropylene. They are simple to produce, strong and can be made of different weight or thickness depending on the intended use. Bags made of this durable material are water repellent and avoids bacteria and odor. They are not affected by chemicals or solvents and comply with FDA regulations.

The reusable, eco-friendly bags proves to be a perfect alternative to the toxic plastic or paper bags and should be adopted for a better, healthier and safer environment.

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• Graphic timer reads energy consumption by the kilowatt-hour
• Calculates electricity expenses by the day, week, month, or year
• Can turn appliances on and off; 96 programmable on/off settings per day
• Built-in surge protector guards against voltage spikes; monitors 2 tasks at a time
• Measures approximately 5 by 3 by 2 inches

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Scott Sherman on “Introductions, Footprints, and Empowerment,” as part of theEducation for Sustainable Living Program (ESLP). ESLP is a student designed, student developed, and student facilitated program offered through UCLA’s Institute of the Environment. ESLP runs a Lecture Series which brings guest speakers from UCLA and across the country to speak on specialized subjects including food systems, green business, organic gardens, sustainable living, the green economy, environmental justice, transportation, as well as sustainability projects across Los Angeles. More information can be found at www.eslp-la.com. Scott Sherman is a founder of the Transformative Action Institute (TIA), devoted to training a new generation of social entrepreneurs, innovators, visionaries and problem-solvers for the 21st century. www.transformativeaction.org Some clips and images may have been blurred or removed to avoid copyright infringement. * See all the UCLA Education for Sustainable Living classes in this series: www.youtube.com * See more courses from UCLA: www.youtube.com * See more from UCLA’s main channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com

Like the name implies, solar hot water heaters use energy from the sun to heat water. Initially, the cost of installing a solar water heater will be high, but it is a money saving investment in the long term

How to install heating solar systems?

It is recommended to consult a solar heating professional before buying these water heaters. He will inform you, what size of heater will be suitable for your family. These solar water heaters can be installed with the help of the professionals. Choose suitable place for their installation. Make sure that these solar water panels are placed facing the sun.

The latest geothermal heat pumps are among the most efficient and comfortable energy saving heating and energy saving cooling technologies currently available for homes and other buildings. These ground-source heat pumps use the natural heat storage capacity of the earth or ground water to provide energy efficient heating and cooling.

Types of Solar Water Heaters.

Solar hot water systems can be either active or passive. Active solar water heaters require an air source heat pump to circulate the water while passive systems do not. An active system is one where the exchange fluid is actively pumped from the storage tank through the solar hot water collectors and back into the tank. In case of a passive solar water heater, the storage tank will always be on the roof.

Benefits of these solar water heaters?

1. They are environment friendly and do not cause any pollution.

2. They are energy efficient and reduce the electricity expenditure.

3. They are a fantastic way to save fossil fuels.

4. A solar water heater is a long-term investment that will save your money. These are the most successful energy saving heating and energy saving cooling appliances.

5. Solar heating systems require very low maintenance through out the year.