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About the ENERGY STAR label Everyone wants to save the planet, but going green is never easy.  Fortunately, you can reduce your energy consumption while saving money and the planet.  Better still, going green requires little effort on your part - you just have to look for the blue label. Read more


Guide to recycling electronics Discarded electronics (TVs, cell phones, computer displays, etc.) are often so potentially dangerous that they now have their own category: e-waste. Learn why they are harmful and how they can be recycled. Read more


CFLs vs. incandescent light bulbs Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) have been improved and are a perfect alternative to energy-wasting incandescent bulbs. Here is an explanation of how CFLs work and how they can both save you money and help the environment. Read more


Use the sun the reacharge Solar battery chargers can be a convenient option when it comes to recharging devices in an emergency situation or even for everyday use. Solar battery chargers range from small, single use chargers to full-fledged power packs. Read more


Green checklist Making small changes to everyday routines and activities can add up to a big environmental impact over time. Read on for some of the easiest ways to "go green" in your daily life. Read more


Keep the winter chill off with electic heaters With the rising cost of natural gas and heating oil, more people than ever are looking at electric space heaters to keep the winter chill off.  Choosing the right electric heating unit for the area to be heated has become simpler as the models and methods employed have expanded.  Read more


Warm up a cold spot with a space heater Believe it or not, electric space heaters can be an extremely efficient option for heating your home in the winter. The key is to pinpoint certain areas that need the extra heat the most. Read more


Help the environment by using rechargeable batteries The modern world depends on batteries quite a bit. Using rechargeable batteries can be both good for your pocketbook and also for the environment. It is a win-win situation. Read more


Go green by stopping phantom appliances You can save electricity, and can help make a positive impact on the environment, by unplugging phantom appliances regularly. Phantom appliances are devices that continue to use electricity even after you've turned them off. Read more


Make an impact by switching to compact florescent light bulbs Compact fluorescent light bulbs are the way of the future.  They save electricity and put money back into your pocket. For those of us still using the incandescent light bulb, it is time to consider making the switch. Read more


   



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