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Power Saving Tips

Dev — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:53:29 +0000

Going green can be very easy if you know what to do and do plenty of research before you decide to go green. Going green can help you decrease your carbon footprint and help the environment but it can also help you decrease your energy bill. All during the year we can have outrageous heating and cooling bills as well as outrageous power bills. If we follow some simple power saving tips we will be able to save a ton on our power bills.

Unplug When Not In Use

You may think that just because your computer is turned off it is not using any power. Many people assume this and unfortunately they are wrong. Even when the off button is hit, there is still power going into the machine if it is still hooked to the power outlet. A phone left charging is still using power as is other appliances such as a radio that is left plugged in. The best practice is, if it is cut off go ahead and unplug it. If you unplug it there is no way that power could be going into that machine and being wasted. So remember unplug anything you are not using.

Turn Off the Lights

Leaving multiple lights on in your home can cause your power bill to sky rocket. If you are not in a room, cut the light off. Do not leave lights on overnight as they will just increase your power bill. If you must leave lights on in certain rooms or have a night light, try and find energy saving light bulbs or even a solar powered light that can be turned on at night. This will help to decrease your power bill.

Heating and Cooling System

When your heating and cooling system runs it uses extreme amounts of power. Instead of running your unit up on really high settings in the winter or really low settings in the summer months consider setting your unit on 72 degrees. 72 degrees is the ideal temperature and will help to keep your power bill in check.

Replace Old Appliances

If you have an appliance that is old, hot water heater that is old or anything that uses power in your house that is old, you should consider upgrading to new products. New products can help save you a lot of money. Many older products take up a lot of power and are harmful to the environment. Replacing these will help to decrease your bill and decrease your carbon footprint as well.

Energy Inspection

If you suspect that your home is losing energy from somewhere in the home consider getting an energy inspection. This power saving tip can help save you a lot of money. An inspector will come in and show you where you are losing your energy. Most of the time it is from inefficient windows or not enough insulation. These problems are easily fixed and will help increase your energy savings.

Following these simple power saving tips can help save you a lot of money on your energy bill. Making sure that you take these steps will help you to also become green and become healthier for the environment.

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Eco Friendly Lighting

Dev — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:53:24 +0000

Going green is a lot easier than many people think. When people hear going green they automatically think of solar panels, no electricity, conserving water, electric powered cars and generally a lot of expense. The truth is that many people do not have the chance to become really green because of the expense of many of the green products. Fortunately you can start out small with something like ecofriendly lighting and go green in a small way at first.

What is Eco Friendly Lighting?

Eco friendly lighting is where the lighting you purchased is good for the environment and eco system. There are many types of eco friendly lights out there from large lights to small and from light bulbs to large lamps. Eco friendly lighting is typically made out of LED lights and can have solar panels for an even better green solution.

Where Can I Purchase Eco Friendly Lighting?

There are many stores that sell eco friendly lighting. Your local stores will sell many different varieties of lighting as well as many different home improvement stores will sell this form of lighting. If you cannot find what you are looking for in your local store, you can search online. There are many different sites that are dedicated to going green and will have many products including lighting to help customers go green. Popular sites such as Amazon and eBay will also have eco friendly lighting for sale.

How Much Will Eco Friendly Lighting Cost?

If it is just eco friendly bulbs that you are going for you can purchase those for a fairly reasonable price; around ten dollars for a pack of lights. If you are looking for eco friendly lamps or outdoor lighting these may be a bit more expensive but well worth the investment as it will be helpful for the environment, and also your energy bills. Outdoor lighting will vary in price depending on the maker of the product. Make sure that you research the pricing at several different locations and compare the price. Make sure that you get the best deal possible so that you can save money and go green.

Different Types of Eco Friendly Lighting

There are many different forms of eco friendly lighting, from light bulbs, to indoor and outdoor lights; you will have many to choose from. Here are a few of the more popular lighting choices.

Bulbrite Eco Friendly Light bulbs. A great light bulb that will last in the lighting in your home.
GE Eco Friendly Light Bulbs. Corkscrew eco friendly and long lasting light bulbs.
Eco Friendly Outdoor Light Great light for outdoor lights. Energy efficient.
Paradise Solar Lights. Outdoor lighting that is eco friendly and works great.

There are many options for eco friendly lighting both in your house and outside of your house. People that switch to eco friendly lighting can save a lot of money on their power bills and help to better the environment. This is one of the least expensive methods to go green and help to reduce your carbon footprint. You will be happy knowing that you have contributed to helping the Earth be healthier.

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Leaf LED Light by Herman Miller

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:00:11 +0000

The Leaf LED Light is a stylish modern desk lamp that uses LEDs to produce a bright white light while using very little energy. The lamp is fully adjustable allowing you to be able to use it for a variety of tasks.

The Leaf LED Light by Herman Miller has been created to provide stylish modern lighting that is environmentally friendly. The light uses 20 LEDs to produce its illumination, it has 10 blue LEDs that provide a cool intensive light, and 10 yellow LEDs that help to give the light a warm feeling. The light can be adjusted to provide you with any combination of these, also allowing you to select the strength of the light, this is all achieved through the touch sensitive pad located on the base of the lamp. Due to the use of LEDs the lamp will never be very hot to the touch, adding extra safety to your home or office.

The Leaf LED Light can be adjusted to light any angle you wish, the lower blade swivels 180 degrees and pivots 27.5 degrees forward, 23 degrees backward, while the upper blade pivots 210 degrees. The lamp is thought to use only 40% of the electricity a standard lamp bulb would as it draws only 12 watts and the LEDs will last around 100x longer than a standard bulb. The lamp furthers its eco credentials with its composition, it is crafted from 37% recycled materials and 95% of the lamp can be recycled when it has reached the end of its useful life.

The Leaf LED Light is available in 5 colours: black, polished aluminium, red, nickel, and white and each lamp measures 53.5 cm x 22 cm (21 in x 8.7 in). The lamp is an aesthetically pleasing object to have, be it in the home or at work. The lamps ability to adjust allows you many lighting options, and helps to ensure it will always provide the right lighting for the job. With its use of recycled materials and its low energy usage its a stylish option for those who wish to be eco-friendly.

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Thea Solar Garden Spot Light

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:00:38 +0000

The Thea Solar Garden Spot Light is a powerful, bright light that uses eco-friendly solar energy as a power source. The light can be wall mounted, deck mounted or even staked into the ground, allowing you greater freedom to position the light wherever you require it.

The Thea Solar Garden Spot Light has been designed to provide you with a robust, versatile spot light. The light is constructed from toughened black plastic, which allows it to be outdoors in all weathers. By using 8 super bright LEDs to produce the illumination, the spotlight is able to produce as strong light source from very little electricity. The light is able to produce a light beam of up to 15m and automatically illuminates once dusk falls.

The Thea Solar Garden Spot Light uses 3 rechargeable 1500mAh Ni-Mh batteries, these can be removed and charged in a home charger on extremely dull days. The spot light is supplied with 3 different mounting options, a garden stake, fence or wall bracket and deck mounting bracket. These options help to provide you with greater flexibility in the positioning of the light, though some thought must be given to positioning the solar panel where it can best take advantage of any light present. The solar panels angle can be adjusted to help achieve this.

The Thea Solar Garden Spot Light is a great all round garden light, able to light up outdoor areas for added safety and security in the dark or to illuminate outdoor features at night. By using solar power, the light requires no complicated wiring, it is quick and easy to install and will incur no long term running costs.

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Candela Eco Lights – Stylish Candle-like Low Energy Lighting

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:00:26 +0000

The Candela Eco Lights are a set of 4 eco-friendly lights that mimic candles. These low energy rechargeable lights use LEDs to provide the illumination, providing a soft and appealing light similar to that of a candle without any fire dangers or issues with lighting.

The Candela Eco Lights have been created to provide beautiful low energy lighting. Designed to mimic candles, the lights are perfect for those who want a warm soft glow either for intimate parties or as a safe night light. The lights are supplied with a charging plate, when lifted from this the lights automatically illuminate, when placed back when not in use each light will recharge itself so it is ready for use when you require it. The lights will automatically turn on if there is a power cut, ensuring you have a light source without any worries over lighting candles or locating a hidden torch.

The Candela Eco Lights will provide you with up to 8 hours illumination when fully charged, it can take up to 16 hours to fully charge the internal rechargeable batteries. You can turn each light off or on as required allowing you to be able to transport fully charged lights with you should you wish, allowing you to use them to provide lighting while out camping for example, or for a child to take with them for a sleep over as a night light.

The Candela Eco Lights are a safe light that can be left alone unattended unlike the candles they mimic. By using LEDs the lights provide you with long lasting illumination while requiring very little energy. The Candela lights are a great gift for any who enjoy candle light, for children or for those who want a practical light that can be used in an emergency.

The Candela Eco Lights are just £81.70 with free UK delivery.

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6-in-1 Solar-Powered Charging Kit

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:00:18 +0000

The A-solar 6-in-1 Charging Kit is a great multipurpose device to have on hand. With just a little forethought to charge the device, you can ensure you have power to light your way, listen to the radio charge or cool yourself with the fan all from eco-friendly solar energy.

The A-solar 6-in-1 Charging Kit is an easy to use multipurpose device, you simply click in whatever attachment you wish to use into the solar charge unit. The solar panel on the charge unit charges the rechargeable internal Li-Ion battery, which provides the power for the attachments. The battery requires around 12-15 hours of sunlight to fully charge, though it can be charged through USB in 3-4 hours when required. The device does require some forethought to ensure the battery is charged ready for use, it would be best to keep it in a bright spot to allow it to charge whenever it is not actively in use.

The Charging Kit comes with 6 attachments, a torch, a fan, a radio speaker, a book/reading light, a solar battery and a USB cable. The A-solar 6-in-1 Charging Kit is a handy device, a versatile item for all those who pursue outdoor activities who need devices to take up little room and that will not let them down, as long as there is sunlight to charge by.

The A-solar 6-in-1 Charging Kit is currently available for just £26.99 and includes free delivery.

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Solar Powered Lighted Patio Umbrella

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:00:12 +0000

The Solar Powered Lighted Patio Umbrella is great for those who love to spend time outdoors, during the day the umbrella provides shade, or protection from any annoying short showers, then through the night it provides you with light helping you to enjoy the cooler evenings.

The Solar Powered Lighted Patio Umbrella is a robust, weatherproof umbrella that uses a solar panel and LEDs to provide you with bright light under its canopy. There are 24 LEDs built into 6 light strips which run along the 6 spokes of the umbrella, these provide a pure bright light spread out to illuminate the area under the umbrella well. The umbrella has an extremely efficient solar panel built into the top of it, this provides the energy that is stored in its internal rechargeable Ni-Mh battery. When fully charged the umbrella is able to provide you with up to 8 hours of illumination.

The Solar Powered Lighted Patio Umbrella has a 2.7 m (9 ft) canopy constructed from a durable polyester which has been treated to be both UV and water resistant. The pole and frame work is made from powder coated aluminum, which allows them to be strong and corrosion resistant. The umbrella has an aluminum crank to help make opening and closing the umbrella as easy as possible. The umbrella will fit a standard patio umbrella base, there is not one included.

The patio umbrella allows you to make more use of your patio or outdoor area. It can provide shade from the sun, protection from the weather, and at night illuminate the area to allow you to enjoy long cool evenings outdoors, without the need for finding somewhere to place a powerful solar light. Because the umbrella uses eco-friendly solar energy it is easy to use and causes no long term running costs.

The Solar Powered Lighted Patio Umbrella is just $249.95.

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Smart Color-Changing Outdoor Solar Party Lights

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:00:59 +0000

This Smart Party Light String provides you with 24 colourful LED bulbs to decorate your outdoor areas with. Powered in an eco-friendly way by using a solar panel, these lights can be placed to light up an area or feature, or even create one, helping you add a party feel to your outdoor areas.

The Party Light String has been created by Smart Solar to provide bright and colourful lighting for your outdoor areas, perfect (as the name suggests) for parties. The light string comprises of 24 colour changing LEDs each housed in a 5cm wide light bulb shaped cover. The lights are set out along a 11 m (37 ft) string, with an additional 2 m (6.5 ft) between the last LED bulb and the solar panel. Though some thought must be given in positioning the light string due to the use of solar power, the added distance between the lights and the panel provides you with increased freedom to place the solar panel in a position where it can best make use of the light in your outdoor area, while being able to position the lights themselves in a darker, even shady spot.

The solar panel unit has in internal rechargeable Ni-Mh 1200mAh battery, when fully charged this can provide you with up to 6 hours illumination from the light string. The lights automatically illuminate when dusk falls, lighting up whatever they have been placed, be it in a bush or tree, or over a trellis or doorway. Due to the use of solar power the lights are simple and easy to install, they cause no long term running costs and can provide you with beautiful eco-friendly lighting for years.

The Smart Party Light String are just £34.99, plus a small delivery fee.

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Solar Powered Magic Globe Light

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:00:17 +0000

This Solar Powered Magic Globe Light can bring a touch of fantasy to your garden. The light smoothly changes through a rainbow of colours after dusk has fallen, creating an attractive feature in your outdoor area. The light can be placed on any surface and can even float in water!

The Solar Powered Magic Globe Light makes a beautiful addition to any garden, great for those who want to add light and colour to their outdoor spaces without wanting to run up their energy bills. The globe light has a solar panel that has been very cleverly and discretely placed internally in the base of the globe. The light uses RGB LEDs to produce the illumination, this allows it to produce a wide range of colours while requiring very little electricity. The light has 3 different lighting options; it can change colour every other minute, continuously cycle through a spectrum of shades, or it can be stopped on a specific colour.The light can produce 10 different shades, yellow, magenta, red, green, lilac, orange, blue, mint, purple and white.

The Solar Powered Magic Globe Light uses solar energy to power the LEDs, this energy is stored in the internal replaceable and rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. When fully charged the batteries can provide up to 12 hours of illumination through the night. Due to the use of solar energy, the light must be positioned throughout the day in a place that will allow it to receive sufficient light to charge its batteries enough. The light is easily moved, allowing you to position it to charge through the day to then move it to a shady corner as dusk approaches.

The Solar Powered Magic Globe Light is a beautiful colourful light that can be used to decorate your outdoor spaces including floating on water features such as ponds or pools. The light is suitable for creating an attractive feature on a table for a party or to add colour to a boarder during night. With no wiring or need for any complicated support, the light can be used in a variety of ways to suit your needs, without running up large energy bills.

The Solar Powered Magic Globe Light is just £25.99 plus delivery.

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Meerkat Seesaw Ornament and Solar Light

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:00:59 +0000

This Meerkat Seesaw Ornament and Solar Light provides you garden with a whimsical talking point. Many gardens require a light to help provide added safety to areas such as pathways, but why have a boring standard light when you can have a cute and funny ornament with a light!

The Meerkat Seesaw Ornament and Solar Light is a solar light with a difference. The light is housed in a weatherproof polyresin exterior that has the shape of a pair of meercats on a wooden seesaw. Though the seesaw can be moved, the meercats sadly do not move it themselves but you can always give them a hand with that when passing. The solar panel provides the power for the light, charging up the internal batteries during daylight hours to automatically illuminate once dusk falls. As the light uses solar energy, it will need to be positioned in a location that receives enough sunlight to allow the battery to charge sufficiently during the day.

The Meerkat Seesaw Ornament and Solar Light is certainly not for everyone, but the light can be of use illuminating garden areas such as pathways or decking, maybe revealing a hidden large pot that you always stumble over. The light achieves this while adding a bit of playful fantasy to your garden, certain to be loved by any children or those who are still a child at heart.

The Meerkat Seesaw Ornament and Solar Light is just £25.99, with a £5.86 shipping fee.

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