Electricity is a fundamental pillar to any modern society. Unfortunately, we need fuel to create electricity. This brings us to the subject of biomass as a new source of power.
Wind Farms in the United Kingdom
The wind farm is an alternative energy platform that has existed for years, but most people dont realize it. It is particularly prevalent in the United Kingdom.
Is Recycling A Waste Of Time, Money And Energy?
Most of us feel guilty if we do not take the trouble to wash and sort all those reusable plastics, papers and tins. We do this to avoid throwing them in the bin which then ends up in the landfill sites around the country. But how useful is recycling and can it really solve the “waste crisis”?
UK households generate a staggering thirty million tonnes of rubbish a year, of which sixty per cent comes from packaging. There has been a lot of publicity recently about waste that …
Overview of Solar As An Energy Platform
With renewable energy all the rage these days and fossil fuel costs soaring, solar energy is in the news. Here are some thoughts about solar as a viable energy platform.
Uses for Solar In Every Day Life
Many a person, myself included, has gone on and on about the benefits of solar energy. While theoretical arguments are always interesting, what about daily applications?
Wind Farm Efficiency
Wind power is an incredibly clean renewable power source. To capture the energy in wind, wind farms are used. So, how about wind farm efficiency?
Improve Your Home With A Residential Wind Turbine
What if I said you could cut your electric bill by 50 to 90 percent? Well, you can by installing a small, residential wind turbine on your property.
Ever Thought Of Buying A Piece Of Eco Or Ethical Household Furniture?
Ask yourself this – Do you own any eco friendly furniture, or anything that is made from an ethical source or bought from an ethical retailer? The majority of Western consumers may say they dont, and probably most of them are not even familiar with the concepts. So what is eco friendly furniture, an ethical source or ethical retailer and why should you consider buying such products?
Increasingly we find ourselves beset by problems that seem beyond our control; global warm…
Grow Your Own Organic Vegetable Garden
Organic systems recognize that our health is directly connected to the health of the food we eat and, ultimately, the health of the soil.
Here are some of the main features of organic growing:
– Organic growing severely restricts the use of artificial chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
– Instead, organic growers rely on developing a healthy, fertile soil and growing a mixture of crops.
– Genetically modified (GM) crops and ingredients are not allowed under organic s…
What Is Fairtrade Food?
The Fairtrade Foundation exists to ensure that producers are guaranteed a minimum price for their goods irrespective of world prices.
Should I Buy Fairtrade, Organic Or Local Food?
Again, I find myself torn apart with choices when deciding which is the most ethical, eco friendly and/or healthy option when it comes to shopping for food and non-food products.
Parabolic Solar Oven
Mention solar power to someone and they immediately think of solar panels. A parabolic solar oven, however, has a much more practical use when it comes to feeding ourselves.