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Steps toward a greener workplace
Pollution prevention is accomplished by: modifying production processes promoting the use of non-toxic or less-toxic substances implementing energy, water, and other conservation techniques re-using materials rather than putting them into the waste stream A business may reduce its regulatory burden and operating costs by decreasing its environmental emissions or discharges through reduced quantity or toxicity of inputs and wastes. Others require more detailed engineering or design changes, but experience has proven that pollution prevention
The Green Changemakers - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
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Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
Picture is of an original piece of artwork by Etsy seller bellsakabin (Belinda Hall) - Picture is copyright and can not be used or reproduced without permission from the artist Switching to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) is a way to use energy safely and wisely. These bulbs use 75% less energy and last up to ten times longer than the comparable incandescent bulbs, they can help reduce your energy bills while also reducing green house gases and fuel used to generate power. If every American replaced just one incandescent bulb with a CFL bulb, it would save enough energy to light 3 MILLION homes a YEAR , and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of 800,000 vehicles!! Source: Environment Protection Agency and Energy Star Picture is of an original piece of artwork by Etsy seller ANiemanPhotography Picture is copyright and can not be used or reproduced without permission from the artist Moving to more efficient lighting is one of the lowest-cost ways for the nation to reduce electricity use and greenhouse gases.
Green Earth Journey - Monday, March 1, 2010
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5 More States Introduce Energy Efficiency Legislation
Earlier this year, California introduced a much debated energy efficiency legislation that would limit the amount of energy any television could consume as well as steps to ensure proper recycling of old sets. Well, so far California legislators haven’t listened to the CEA’s warnings, and now five other states are jumping on the bandwagon and introducing energy legislation of their own. The legislation had many, including the CEA up in arms, explaining that the increased responsibility on the manufacturers would be detrimental to the industry. Maryland, Massachusetts,
Green Life Smart Life - Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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  • Energy Star Shoot
    Last week, I was in Seattle working with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program to film a new educational podcast that will debut on Earth Day (April 22) this year.     It was a long 2-day shoot where we shot tips, ideas and showed behind the scenes areas how businesses (like hotels, office buildings, hospitals, schools) can tune-up their buildings to be as energy efficient as possible.    I learned SO MUCH on the shoot that I feel like a walking billboard when it comes to Energy Star’s program now.  Here I am in an Energy Star
    Daily Danny - Wednesday, March 25, 2009
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  • SEA GULL LIGHTING HONORED WITH 2009 ENERGY STAR(R) SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE AWARD
    Leading Lighting Manufacturer Earns Fifth Honor for its Ongoing Commitment to the Development of Energy Efficient Products RIVERSIDE, N.J., March , 2009 : Sea Gull Lighting , the leading manufacturer of decorative and functional lighting, has been recognized with the ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award for the third consecutive year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). The honor will be officially presented to the company in ceremonies to be held in Washington, D.C. on March 31, 2009.
    Green (Living) Review - Monday, March 16, 2009
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  • LEED for Homes Point by Point: Innovation & Design
    The first point is Energy Management and involves the installation of a system that provides us as the homeowner’s automated control over various loads in the house. The energy management point takes into account al of the access and control from above and then measures how well the information is supplied to the homeowner. In our case, Control4 aggregates energy usage hour-by-hour, day-by-day, month-by-month. Innovation & Design :: 9 points achieved out of 11 points available :: We achieved 9 out of the 11 available points in this category.
    Green Life Smart Life - Friday, December 11, 2009
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  • CEA submits Suggestions And Expresses Concerns On Proposed Changes To ENERGY STAR Program
    Department of Energy regarding the agencies’ recent memorandum of understanding and Enhanced Program Plan for ENERGY STAR products. Both documents propose significant administrative and program changes to ENERGY STAR. CEA’s comments focused on the following concerns and issues: the proposed requirement for product testing by accredited labs; the imposition of a top-tier “Super Star” program; On Jan. 19, CEA submitted comments to the U.S.
    Green Life Smart Life - Monday, February 1, 2010
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  • How to Find an Eco-Friendly Water Heater
    You may not realize it but water heating is probably one of the largest domestic energy expenses on your utility bill. Tags: Tankless Water Heating Water Conservation American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy cumulative energy savings Department of Energy energy expenses ENERGY STAR gas condensing gas storage natural gas residential energy consumption Rheem solar water heating systems tankless systems water heater water heater systems water heater By replacing your old electric hot water system with a new gas or solar powered system, you will do wonders to reduce your carbon footprint and your monthly costs. When
    Green Living Ideas - Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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  • Green Building Perspectives: Whirlpool
    Whirlpool will be providing the project with the latest in ENERGY STAR® rated appliances such as the refridgerator, washer and dryer and dishwasher.  In a recent survey that Whirlpool conducted with Harris Interactive, 84 percent of consumers said that energy efficiency is most important to them in regards to appliances. And while Whirlpool manufactures energy-efficient appliances, the company also looks Continuing our blog series Green Building Perspectives, posts dedicated to highlighting our esteemed partners here at Green Life Smart Life, this week we feature Whirlpool Corporation. 
    Green Life Smart Life - Thursday, August 27, 2009
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  • Get Rid of Energy Vampires!
    We’re talking about the energy vampires and phantom loads that suck the energy from your home when your appliances are turned off but still plugged in. It’s Get Rid of Energy Vampires! ...Tags: Tags: Home Energy Usage appliances electricity energy ENERGY STAR energy vampire phantom energy los Do vampires and phantoms haunt you? No, not the kind that lurk around your psyche or those two-fanged kind traditionally from Transylvania.
    Green Living Ideas - Friday, April 24, 2009
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  • 5 More States Introduce Energy Efficiency Legislation
    Earlier this year, California introduced a much debated energy efficiency legislation that would limit the amount of energy any television could consume as well as steps to ensure proper recycling of old sets. Well, so far California legislators haven’t listened to the CEA’s warnings, and now five other states are jumping on the bandwagon and introducing energy legislation of their own. The legislation had many, including the CEA up in arms, explaining that the increased responsibility on the manufacturers would be detrimental to the industry. Maryland, Massachusetts,
    Green Life Smart Life - Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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  • Green Building Perspectives: NuVo Technologies
    NuVo will be supporting the home’s whole home audio system with its revolutionary Essentia E6G, the first system of its kind to earn the coveted ENERGY STAR rating for its low energy consumption. In 2007, we debuted the first whole home audio system to earn the ENERGY STAR: our Essentia E6G system, which has been incredibly well-received not only for its energy efficiency but also for its performance and value. In this week’s Green Building Perspectives, we sat down with David Rodarte, President and COO of NuVo Technologies . As a company, NuVo has been
    Green Life Smart Life - Thursday, June 25, 2009
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  • Greening Cities, One Home at a Time
    That’s why when he attened the US Green Building Council conference last fall and saw a demo of a “net zero” home, it hit him.  “If low income families could find energy efficient homes to live in, they could actually save a good amount of money on their energy bills.  $100 Insulation, heating and cooling systems, and windows are installed with an eye towards energy efficiency. The Being in the business of financing real estate, David Borinsky was keenly aware of the “green” trends appearing in new construction and rehab.  A real estate
    Green Life Smart Life - Monday, August 24, 2009
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