Sunday, March 11th, 2007
Here’s the Thing:
Sign up to have your home powered with renewable energy.
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The view from 32,000 feet —
each turbine is about 10 stories tall.
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The Earth from above — there’s almost no more amazing sight. I’ve been flying back and forth between NY and Colorado fairly frequently over the past few years, and despite my long legs, I always take a window seat and generally keep my face pressed to the pane the whole time. Across those 1,800 miles of farmland, hills, dales, small towns, and big cities, Friday was the first time I ever saw a windfarm. A sign of the changing times, I’d say.
I saw a few windmills from below once when driving in West Virginia. You can’t imagine how big these suckers are until you stand below one. Most are about 10 stories or more these days. Once you understand their size, the sight of 50 of them from 32,000 feet is all the more impressive.
Over the last ten years (through the end of 2005), wind energy-generating capacity grew by an average of 29 percent worldwide More…
Friday, March 9th, 2007
From Jonathan in Boston.
Here’s the Thing:
When your car is supposed to be serviced, don’t put it off.
Don’t try and extend the time between oil changes in your car, it will end up costing you more in fuel and increases the pollution levels your car pumps out.
According to EarthEasy.com, a poorly tuned engine will use up to 50% more fuel and pump out 50% more emissions. Also, be sure to change clogged air filters that can eat up 10% of your fuel efficiency.
Another fuel and environment saving tip is to check and maintain your tire pressure regularly. I know More…
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007
From Jonathan in Boston.
Here’s the Thing:
Don’t wash your hair, at least not every day.
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Wash that mop –
just not everyday!
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My wife came across this tip about ten years ago when she was trying to grow her hair long and healthy. It is actually healthier for your hair and scalp to not shampoo your hair every day, according to Marie Claire Healthy Hair 101 and the Embracing Women’s Health site. The natural oils from your scalp, once adjusted to producing the correct amount, are very beneficial to healthy hair. In addition to being healthy, it is also good for the your wallet and the environment. As a guy with short hair, if you skip shampooing your hair every other day, you can save about 2 minutes of water and the energy to heat it. For folks with longer hair it is even more important and the savings add up faster.
My wife had been encouraging me to skip washing my hair every day when I shower for a few years. Her main reasons were to save time and give me the flexibility to not need a shower every single day. She also More…
