People are talking about tankless water heaters. Facts: Instead of wasting power to keep 30 gallons (or whatever size your tank is) of water hot all day , tankless heaters only heat water when you need it, like Air Source Heat Pumps they are very beneficial and convenient to have at home. They also take up much less space than your typical water heater. For more information … [Read more...] about Eco Tuesday: Going Tankless
Archives for February 2009
Container Gardening
When you're stuck in an apartment where do you grow veggies? In containers/pots/planters, that's where. Yesterday I was happy to find some long planters that were made from 100% recycled product so that was cool and even cooler was they were 1/2 the price of the others that weren't recycled materials! I planted green bean and radish seeds yesterday. Trying my hand at … [Read more...] about Container Gardening
Leases to drill oil and gas cancelled
Three articles all on Obama's decision to cancel the drilling leases and save the 130,000 acres: Obama Overturns Lame-duck Leases Bush-era energy drilling leases in Utah canceled Bold Action by Department of Interior Halts Leasing of Utah Wilderness I remember going to some of the places that may have disappeared if the drilling leases were continued to go … [Read more...] about Leases to drill oil and gas cancelled
Expertise and knowledge: why it’s not free
Expertise: noun expert skill or knowledge; expertness; know-how: business expertise. Knowledge: noun Acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition: knowledge of many things. Experience: noun knowledge or practical wisdom gained from what one has observed, encountered, or undergone: a man of experience. As you can … [Read more...] about Expertise and knowledge: why it’s not free
Eco Tuesday: Green Valentine’s Day
February 14th, Valentine's Day, is quickly approaching. It's a day for love. Here are some interesting stats about Valentine's Day: ~~25% of card sales are for Valentine's...consider sending an ecard instead to be green or making your own. ~~over 36 million heart shaped boxes of candy are sold for Valentine's...consider sending organic chocolate. ~~10% of engagements … [Read more...] about Eco Tuesday: Green Valentine’s Day
Faith & Being Content
Philippians 4:10-14 10 How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. 11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. 12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every … [Read more...] about Faith & Being Content