tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049798630700645215.comments2023-03-04T08:51:15.640-06:00Eco AdvocateRajesh Nidwannayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00163334856163482520noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049798630700645215.post-54835349435571020562009-12-09T10:51:24.780-06:002009-12-09T10:51:24.780-06:00Although the wind vertical axis turbine gets some ...Although the wind vertical axis turbine gets some additional press these days, various engineering analyses have determined that there is generally too much stress at the blade root and sever damage occurs to the vertical turbine blades over time on the wind vertical axis turbines. The best approach is to use a horizontal wind turbine which can be easily made by any competent DIY homeowner for very little money and in very little time with common hand tools found around almost any home.<br /><br />For more information on DIY wind projects, go to: <a href="http://netsolarandwind.com/wind-vertical-axis-turbine" rel="nofollow">NetSolarAndWind.com </a><br /><br />BrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049798630700645215.post-22308937463648021872007-11-11T09:41:00.000-06:002007-11-11T09:41:00.000-06:00really cool, this architect in Los Angeles who doe...really cool, this architect in Los Angeles who does houses that are way cool too, <BR/><BR/>http://www.demariadesign.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049798630700645215.post-26797004513402306632007-10-12T07:47:00.000-06:002007-10-12T07:47:00.000-06:00Great list of ideas! Here is one more: water you...Great list of ideas! Here is one more: water your grass using sub-surface drip irrigation. checkout www.NetafimUSA.com - for the last few years Netafim has helped consumers reduce water consumption by 50% - watering the grass sub-surface. It is much more effective then traditional pop-up sprinklers and uses half the water.<BR/><BR/>Andy<BR/>andyhum@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049798630700645215.post-40263465196237473822007-08-15T19:29:00.000-06:002007-08-15T19:29:00.000-06:00The top priority should be tornado-resistant const...The top priority should be tornado-resistant construction. http://www.geocities.com/maiinganikan/.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049798630700645215.post-35077708002737656032007-05-14T16:02:00.000-06:002007-05-14T16:02:00.000-06:00Wish I could take credit, but I am quoting the cop...Wish I could take credit, but I am quoting the copy on your website. However, I really admire what you are doing.Rajesh Nidwannayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00163334856163482520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049798630700645215.post-76539824439986327192007-05-14T10:59:00.000-06:002007-05-14T10:59:00.000-06:00Dear Raj,Rarely does someone describe our organiza...Dear Raj,<BR/>Rarely does someone describe our organization so accurately and well. Thanks for getting the word out!<BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Stacy Sabraw<BR/>Programs Manager<BR/>Architecture for HumanityAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585357099396929889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049798630700645215.post-48302779532292827102007-04-08T19:56:00.000-06:002007-04-08T19:56:00.000-06:00Terrific! Thanks for the "heads up!" It's my own h...Terrific! Thanks for the "heads up!" It's my own hometown and hadn't heard of it.SantaBarbarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17159992968479023593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049798630700645215.post-35682736102790038322007-02-27T20:19:00.000-06:002007-02-27T20:19:00.000-06:00The Venture One (http://www.flytheroad.com/) will ...The Venture One (http://www.flytheroad.com/) will have hybrids as well as an EV model, and it's affordable. Check it out!DarkTrailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178822018188527603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049798630700645215.post-80470883738491758452007-02-24T12:24:00.000-06:002007-02-24T12:24:00.000-06:00Since you are a fan of Treehugger.com's, I hope yo...Since you are a fan of Treehugger.com's, I hope you will want to check out the wonderful AUDIO INTERVIEW with Treehugger's Simran Sethi, which can be found on The Keeper, Inc.'s website at http://www.keeper.com/sethi.html. <BR/><BR/>Simran Sethi, who is fast becoming a shining “eco-star” (she has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show and the Oprah Show!), gave keeper.com a really informative and lively 25-minute audio interview, in which she tells all about TREEHUGGER.COM: its history, its goals, and its plans for the future. She also tells about some of her environmental "heroes" in this lively, compelling, interview. <BR/><BR/>It's a "must-hear"! <BR/><BR/>The Keeper, Inc., by the way, is the manufacturer of the environment-friendly Keeper and Moon Cup reusable menstrual cups. <BR/><BR/>Hope you enjoy the interview -- Simran is really excellent. <BR/><BR/>Julia Schopick <BR/>www.keeper.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049798630700645215.post-87737286823916043502007-02-16T11:14:00.000-06:002007-02-16T11:14:00.000-06:00Thanks for the comments.I am not saying you should...Thanks for the comments.<BR/><BR/>I am not saying you shouldn't use CFL bulbs. On the contrary, I encourage people to use them and be more energy efficient. My point is this, don't throw them in the trash, read the labels and dispose them off properly.<BR/><BR/>Recycling hazardous material is another way to play nice with the environment.Rajesh Nidwannayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00163334856163482520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049798630700645215.post-28927144706464246172007-02-16T10:21:00.000-06:002007-02-16T10:21:00.000-06:00This is a ridiculous statement! The mercury withi...This is a ridiculous statement! <BR/><BR/>The mercury within a compact fluorescent is minuscule compared to the mercury in a four foot and eight foot fluorescent linear bulb that are being used all over the world for years. By cutting energy consumption we are less dependant on coal plants that pump tons of toxins into the air. Could this same argument be applicable to hybrid cars or electric cars that use batteries that “could” be disposed of improperly by the consumer? CFL’s are good for the consumers and the environment overall. I agree that there should be a disposal method for these types of bulbs – maybe Walmart or other big business retails should offer a recycling program – but to question on whether consumers should use them or not because of the waste’s is really unrealistic for the environment as a whole.<BR/><BR/>I have been in the lighting business for 20 years and have seen the evolution of the CFL and think that they are a wonderful replacement to incandescent bulbs that are sucking massive amounts of energy which in turn are making power companies build more coal plants all over the US and the world.<BR/><BR/>Here is a comment that I made concerning the CFL’s and how to choose the right light for your home. <BR/><BR/>--------------<BR/><BR/>What I have found that the key to liking the light is directly associated to the brand bulb you buy. It is all about color temperature. Some brands cast a “white” light that is not easy on the eyes - what you want to look for are bulbs that truly produce 2700K. <BR/><BR/>At SOSLightBulbs.com, we sell nearly every brand out there but I can absolutely say that what you want in your house is TCP brand. TCP is the largest producer of CFL’s in the world and from our experience as a distributor; we believe they are the closest to producing true 2700K. Whether you buy them from us is your choice but it makes me sick when I go into someone’s house and their yellow walls turned green - simply because of the color temp that the CFL produce. <BR/><BR/>Another option is Cold Cathode technology. These are lower wattage bulbs that produce a nice yellow light and come in a variety of designs. They work great in lamps that you want to leave on all the time. I have them in lamps in our house and they never go off… and I can unscrew them at any point with our burning my hand thus producing less heat in the home. They take a while to warm up but they are great for the environment because of the extremely low wattage and they cast a good light. Here is a link if you want to check them out. <BR/><BR/>http://www.soslightbulbs.com/shop/customer/home.php?cat=1703<BR/><BR/>We all want everyone to convert to CFL’s or LED’s or even the newest technology Cold Cathode bulbs BUT we all need to have a good experience when we plug them in AND actually like the light output. If any of you need or want to learn more go to www.soslightbulbs.com then click the home icon in the center of the page - we have put some pretty informative stuff on there, even an energy savings calculator.<BR/><BR/>I know that this sounds like I am selling BUT I want everyone to have a good experience with a conversion to low wattage CFL’s whether or not they buy them from SOS is really up to you. I think Home Depot is carrying a decent line of CFL’s that we have tested if you would prefer to buy them there. <BR/><BR/>What is ultimately important is that we all try to conserve where we can and be less dependant on power companies to produce more and more energy through environmentally unfriendly means such as coal plants. <BR/><BR/>www.SOSLightBulbs.comJ. Pettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12154108995146325445noreply@blogger.com