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November 6, 2024

Smarter Home Heating & Cooling: 10 Eco-Friendly Tips to Save Energy and Money

Rising energy costs and growing environmental concerns make energy efficiency a pressing issue for most homeowners.

Research shows that heating and cooling account for a significant portion of a household’s energy consumption. However, with some smart strategies, you can reduce your carbon footprint while keeping your home comfortable year-round.

Let’s dive into 10 eco-friendly tips to help you save energy and money on your home heating and cooling:

December 10, 2023

The Eco-Friendly Robots of Tomorrow

Remember when robots were purely sci-fi material? Well, the future is here and robots are stepping up to help make manufacturing greener.

From assembly lines to warehouses, automation is transforming production in ways that can significantly reduce environmental impacts.

When we envision a more sustainable future, technology has a big role to play. And intelligent robots may provide a key piece of the puzzle for eco-friendly industry.

Let’s explore some of the benefits smarter automation can offer!

May 30, 2023

Do Air Fryers Use a Lot of Electricity?

Are you looking for a new kitchen appliance that can cook food to crispy perfection without all the oil? Look no further than the air fryer.

These small countertop cooking appliances use hot air to cook food and circulate it around the food using a heating element and fan. This results in food that is crispy like fried food but with little to no oil.

But how much electricity do air fryers use? And what are the benefits of using one?

In this post, I’ll answer those questions and recommend some of the best air fryers on the market.

March 8, 2023

7 Green Gadgets That Will Help You Save Money

Are you tired of high energy bills and a clutter of expensive electronics that drain your bank account and harm the environment?

Then look no further!

We’ve rounded up seven of the best green gadgets that will help you save money while reducing your carbon footprint.

These devices are not only affordable but also eco-friendly — making them the perfect solution if you want to save money and help the planet.

February 24, 2023

10 Easy Eco-Friendly Home Upgrades You Can Do Today

Have you been thinking about going green and saving money at the same time?

Making eco-friendly home upgrades is a great way to achieve both these goals. Not only do home upgrades help reduce your carbon footprint, but they also help cut down on energy and water usage, and ultimately reduce your utility bills.

So read on as we take a look at 10 easy eco-friendly home upgrades you can do today. These upgrades are affordable, easy to install, and will save you money in the long run.

February 6, 2023

E-Readers vs Physical Books: Which is More Eco-Friendly?

As an eco-tech enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for ways to reduce my environmental footprint. One area that I’ve been thinking about lately is my reading habits.

You see, I’m a bit of a bookworm and I love the convenience of reading books on my Kindle. But for many years I’ve been wondering – is reading on an e-reader (such as a Kindle or Kobo) more eco-friendly than reading physical books?

To find out, I did some research and I’m now ready to share my discoveries with you…

March 6, 2019

A Day in the Life of an Energy Consultant

I’m excited to finally sit down with Alan Asbury, who is one of the UK’s leading energy savings experts.

Alan has been interested in environmental issues since he was a teenager, and attained his master’s degree in ‘Environmental Management, Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Energy, Resources’ from the University of Nottingham in 1999.

March 22, 2017

Chemical-Free Water Treatment System Sees Rapid Worldwide Adoption

Water cooling towers are an essential part of many industrial processes. Typically, the towers cool the circulating water used in refineries, power plants, HVAC systems and other heat-intensive applications.

However, the large volumes of water used in cooling towers present several persistent issues: scale, corrosion and bio-contamination.

Traditionally, these issues have proved costly to rectify, both in monetary and environmental terms.

Fortunately, advancements in technology have allowed Arizona-based Dynamic Water Technologies to introduce a water cooling tower treatment system that effectively addresses these issues.

July 24, 2015

Smart Roads: Generating Energy from Braking Vehicles

Every time a vehicle brakes, energy is dissipated.

A US company believes this energy can be captured and used to power nearby equipment such as stop lights.

May 26, 2015

This Smart Charger Only Draws Power When Your Phone Is Plugged In

Did you know that regular mobile phone chargers use electricity when plugged into a wall even when a mobile phone is not attached?

It’s a bit like paying at a gas station for fuel when your car is not there.

Incredibly, every year the world’s seven billion mobile phone chargers waste about two nuclear power plants worth of electricity through this inherent design weakness.