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Most Eco-Friendly Cars for 2020

If you’re on the lookout for an eco-friendly car for your commute, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that there are a lot more options available today than in years past. Electric cars have come a long way in development, popularity, and usability. You can choose from fully electric [...]

2020-01-07T13:56:42-05:00January 8th, 2020|

How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Christmas trees are the hallmark of the holiday season. In 2018, 32.8 million real trees and 23.6 million artificial trees were purchased in the U.S. So what should happen to all these trees when the season is over? Though many might be tempted to throw their tree in the trash [...]

2019-12-27T15:08:31-05:00January 2nd, 2020|

What Are Fossil Fuels?

You might hear the term “fossil fuels” thrown around on the news a lot. The term can sound strange, as if we’re discussing fossilized, solid chunks of fuel. What are fossil fuels? The name comes from the fact that these fuels are from ancient sources and that we find [...]

2024-06-18T04:36:58-04:00December 11th, 2019|

10 Best Solar Backpacks

There’s nothing more irritating than being on a hiking trail or on a tram to work and having your phone die on you. A fairly new invention, solar backpacks, alleviate these concerns by allowing you to charge your devices. Not only do they provide convenience, but they are also [...]

2024-02-28T14:17:16-05:00December 4th, 2019|

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|
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