Green Living

2007-12-03 01:03:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can check on the inverter by going outside my house and
get watts, and kWh for the day, but don't have idea if my system
is performing relative to its specification.

2007-12-02 21:58:13 · 4 answers · asked by SolarDoc 1

don't know how to do an intro. help?

2007-12-02 16:48:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sometimes I end up with a plastic fork, spoon, and/or knife after getting take-out from a restaurant. I usually don't use it but I don't feel right just throwing it away. I could probably save it for another use but then I feel like I'm just packing away unnecessary junk. I do recycle plastic bottles, so can I just throw the utensils in with those?

2007-12-02 14:14:15 · 8 answers · asked by PAUL 4

I'm asking about the aluminum tabs on soda cans. I've heard mixed things.

2007-12-02 13:37:38 · 8 answers · asked by Amanda 5

Is solar going to become an affordable alternative soon? How cheap does it need to get? Is it typically calculated as cost per watt, or? How much electic does the typical home use? Any insight would be apreciated.

2007-12-02 13:13:43 · 7 answers · asked by RogerDodger 1

i would like a list of items.

2007-12-02 11:08:44 · 5 answers · asked by greenie 2

2007-12-02 05:14:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

where can i find a reliable source for wind turbine windmills that look like the traditional ones. modern ones are just to ugly

2007-12-02 04:41:16 · 3 answers · asked by Eric the Great *USA* 4

Of course I got the Sports section.

2007-12-02 03:22:10 · 20 answers · asked by D 7

It jsut went out. I heard it has mercury in it! It didnt even last long.

What should I do? Will I get mercury poising from being near it?

2007-12-01 14:12:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-01 13:49:20 · 3 answers · asked by anaacoco 2

what is the best way to conserve my electric bill? in the winter it's always expensive due to my heating costs. i have electric heat btw. now my question is should i leave my heat at a steady temp around 70 or so? or should i turn it down during the day and then up to 70 at night?

2007-12-01 13:31:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was thinking would an investment of one hundred billion dollars to research cheap, clean and renewable energy be enough?

2007-12-01 11:20:42 · 7 answers · asked by Rod 1

I live in a small town and the town charges for recycling, however the recycling truck hardly ever shows up, and we have to call them days after supposed pick up. Paper and cardboard fly all over, and we get charged for pick up. The pick up days are supposed to be garbage days, but the recycyling truck rarely shows up. We have to wash out cans or course, and pack our paper or cardboard evenly.
We get charged for this NON service. I am getting real ticked, and am thinking of getting a petition signed by my neighbors and friends. Why be charged for something that we actually have to work a bit harder for, and it doesn't happen? I'd rather toss it all in the trash, that we also pay for.
Your thoughts?

2007-11-30 13:46:37 · 4 answers · asked by hvn_fun2 5

What is more economical? I've heard it takes more energy turning a light on and off, and it would be better just leaving it on. Is there a rule of thumb?

2007-11-30 10:34:32 · 8 answers · asked by cap3382 4

I am trying to set up guidelines and a point system and a "going green" contest for a school and its students and families. Teaching how to do the environmentally minded things would be part of it, and then points for ideas implemented. I am trying to compose a list of ideas; trying to figure how to assign points; and what to have as awards. Many ideas would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!!

2007-11-30 09:06:45 · 8 answers · asked by JV 2

My husband works on the commercial wind turbines. We get to read all sort of interesting articles/magazines put out for those who work in the wind turbine industry.

They now have a working prototype of a wind turbine that not only produces energy, but also produces hydrogen. Of course this is on a wind turbine based in the ocean. The prototype is near Denmark.

Wind turbines generate power via the wind. The power is then trasmitted down power lines, and into the power grid. Sometimes wind turbines are generating too much power for the power lines to be able to accept, because the wind is very strong that day.

Now instead of that power being wasted, it's being used at the wind turbine in the ocean to make hydrogen. There is also of course a holding tank for the hydrogen as part of that wind turbine now.

The plan is to have a lot of these hydrogen producing wind turbines in place, and have a boat go out and pick up the "free" hydrogen.

Thoughts, opinions?

2007-11-30 08:03:40 · 7 answers · asked by Bohemian_Garnet_Permaculturalist 7

I'm looking for something more powerful than those pale useless self-solar single lights, such are sold at Home Depot.
I'm looking for functionality, not a bargain.

2007-11-30 03:31:57 · 4 answers · asked by oohhbother 7

Saves 3-6 litres of toilet water.

Do you flush the toilet after peeing? Or do you let it mellow to save water?

2007-11-30 01:21:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I spent $59 for a solar powered clothes dryer and what they sent me was a 100 ft roll of clothes line and 100 clothes pins

2007-11-29 21:21:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-29 14:49:49 · 11 answers · asked by myfrigginjunklist 2

I'm trying to be more energy-efficient in My home, (at least as the water heater goes. And I'm also trying to figure out which water heater system is the best "green" way to go, the tankless or the solar powered water heater? Anybody know about either one or both? Thanks

2007-11-29 14:17:14 · 4 answers · asked by ragedrhino 2

Some of the ridges in the forest have potential for generating wind electricity. This could benefit the economic and environmental sustainability of Clay county as the majority of the people work outside the county, and most goods and services also must be brought from the outside. However, one challenge to both wind power and a more locally based economy is that the majority of the land in the county is owned by the federal government.

2007-11-29 14:13:05 · 2 answers · asked by Priya 1

2007-11-29 13:26:40 · 7 answers · asked by Springsteen - Account #2 3

2007-11-29 11:43:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

listening to NPR > Tery Gross was interviewing this scientiest, he explained how " off course" America is in thinking bottled water is better than muncipal sources. Our pollution footprint is SOOO big in America!

2007-11-29 07:01:34 · 6 answers · asked by peachfuzzy1960 1

2007-11-29 06:31:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Plaid
Zebra stripe with red trim
Grey suit fabric with red trim
Navy with white trim
Raspberry solid

2007-11-29 06:13:10 · 5 answers · asked by sweetbabydreams 1

2007-11-29 05:35:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous