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What Is Biomass Energy & How Do You Use It?

Biomass energy has been used around the globe since the caveman days as a natural way to provide heat or power, but did you know that it is still commonly used today? What is biomass energy, anyway? You probably already use biomass energy in some form and don’t even [...]

2024-02-28T14:02:29-05:00November 6th, 2019|

Pros and Cons of Algae in Biofuel

In today’s world, there are many reasons to search for alternative sources of energy. Environmental concerns, high oil prices, and dependency on foreign oil has many looking into the renewable energy of biofuel. Several countries, including the U.S., already use the biofuels of ethanol and biodiesel, but many are [...]

2024-02-28T13:57:08-05:00October 16th, 2019|

The Possibility of Tidal Energy in New Jersey

As the world increases focus on the environment and sustainability, the search has intensified for alternative sources of energy that are clean and renewable. One such alternative is found in something that covers 70% of our planet: oceans. More than 1,000 years ago, Europeans used ocean tides to operate [...]

2024-05-20T18:08:53-04:00October 2nd, 2019|

Home Energy Saving Tips for Transitioning Seasons

Nothing is more confusing than Mother Nature's temperamental changing of the seasons. Here are a few tips and hints for energy-saving ways to get through transitioning seasons. Fall and Winter Energy Saving Tips Fall officially arrives in September, which means cooler temperatures, tree leaves changing colors, and giant swings [...]

2024-10-31T16:17:19-04:00September 11th, 2019|

3 Biomass Fuels and How They Can Improve the Environment

What is Biomass? Biomass, as a general term, is a renewable source of energy that comes from organic plant, animal, or human matter that can be captured, burned, and utilized as fuel. Solid biomass such as garbage can be burned to produce heat. Biomass that is converted into a [...]

2024-02-28T13:58:05-05:00August 21st, 2019|

Learn the Differences between Propane and Natural Gas

Propane and natural gas are similar fuels used for cooking, heating, and powering anything from vehicles to electronics. Sometimes the two terms are used interchangeably, but propane and natural gas certainly have a long list of differences. If you’re trying to decide between using either propane or natural gas [...]

2024-02-28T14:02:14-05:00August 7th, 2019|

How to Build a Sustainable Greenhouse

Growing your own garden is one of the best ways to live a more sustainable life, but there are several crucial factors to consider before you begin. Use the following tips for a thriving garden and a sustainable greenhouse. Are Greenhouses Sustainable? Greenhouses have the potential to be sustainable [...]

2024-02-28T14:02:36-05:00July 31st, 2019|

Pros and Cons of Organic Produce

Recently, organic produce has become more and more popular. However, with the rising popularity of organic products people are starting to wonder; what are the pros and cons of buying and eating organically grown produce? The Pros Demand has risen for organic produce because consumers are starting to become [...]

2024-02-28T14:15:49-05:00July 24th, 2019|

Use a More Eco-Friendly Light bulb

Are you wanting to keep the earth in mind in your daily life? There are lots of things you can do to make big life changes, however, if you want to start with baby steps you can replace your light bulbs and use eco-friendly light bulbs. They are a [...]

2024-06-18T04:17:13-04:00July 17th, 2019|

How to Choose the Best Eco-Friendly Cars

Choosing a new vehicle can be difficult if you are not sure exactly what you are looking for. Eco-friendly cars are no different. While more people are turning to green energy options, there is still some confusion about how to choose the right products. You may want to find [...]

2024-02-28T14:17:56-05:00July 3rd, 2019|
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