Monthly Archives: July 2008

When you put something in the trash, what are you really throwing away?

July 23, 2008
By lowcarbonhome

It is often said that forests are renewable resources. While this is technically true, it is not unconditional. The massive efficiencies that we have been able to create in developing our modern society are truly amazing. But meeting the demands of an ever increasing population is putting a burden on the natural environment (on...

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Why are people talking about Rain Barrels?

July 13, 2008
By lowcarbonhome
Why are people talking about Rain Barrels?

I live in the Great Lakes region and for the millions of us who do, water is abundant, rain is regular and plentiful, so why would a non-profit organization in Madison, Wisconsin be advocating the use of rain barrels? A rain barrel acts as cistern that captures rain water from your downspout and and...

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Neighborhood Electric Vehicles- More Practical Than You Think

July 9, 2008
By lowcarbonhome

Probably one of the most difficult things to get a handle on as we enter the post carbon era is personal electric transportation. For years the viability of electric transportation has been called into question primarily because gasoline has been so cheap for so long. However, with gas very clearly heading in the direction...

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