Green Planet and Me

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These two videos explain very well how sunlights can be converted into electricity using solar panels and photovoltaic cells.

 


 


 

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More and more people are starting to become aware of the severe impact that our world is going through and the limitations of our resources. Over the past 30 years or so, recycling has become more than just a nice way to reuse resources, it’s become the vital way to save our planet’s resources from vanishing completely.

 
Recycling is not just something we should think about, it’s something we all have an obligation to participate in. When we recycle we renew or rather sustain our world’s supply of resources but it is going to take a global awareness of the severity of the problem for it to be truly effective.

 
One example of this issue in action is plastic bottles. Plastic is a 100% renewable resource and if everyone were to put plastic bottles in the right bin and take them down to be processed into new water bottles or even parts for a car, then we would not be filling our landfills with plastic that not only doesn’t degrade fast enough or offer the landfill any organic resources, but we’d save a valuable resource for use in a billion different ways. In a landfill a plastic bottle simply takes up room. Our landfills are becoming a problem because this non bio-degradable product doesn’t break down like organic matter or paper, it simply remains there – and accumulates (since more and more is generated each day).

 
An environmentally conscious world would be incredible because if we all just took the extra moment to recycle we’d have more than enough resources to sustain us for thousands of years, but if we continue to mindlessly or selfishly not recycle we will find that our world will soon not be able to sustain life as it has been.

 
The following are some great ways to recycle that you may not be aware of. Note that we have an entire section in our website dedicated to companies that offer recycling of used products.

 

1. Old computers, cell phones, and digital equipment that is outdated should not be thrown away in the garbage. There are recycling centers all over town that accept these old devices. All digital equipment can be recycled into many different parts from the metals lining the circuit board to the silicone, and metals in it. The plastic can be recycled and used in everything from cars to pace makers!
   
    

2. Recycling old car batteries and disposable batteries used in everything from remote controls to yes, pace makers. Many stores now carry an old cell phone or dead batteries bin to make it as easy as dropping them off when you go to the store. This seems like a simple move but it actually does a great deal. Car batteries are highly recyclable and in fact when you buy a new battery you get a nice chunk of change when you give them your old battery.
   
    

3. Copper, alloy, aluminum, and other metals are finite in how much our earth has left. You may not know it but you can actually take your old copper pipes, aluminum, and other metal fixtures down to recycle for cash. Going back to the digital products, there are actually several precious metals used in many devices from gold to silver to titanium!
   
    

4. Motor oil. Many don’t realize that simply bottling up their old motor oil and taking it to any auto parts store can do a tremendous amount of good for the environment. This old oil can cause a great deal of harm if disposed of improperly including causing cancer when thrown in a field and leaked into the water and food supply! Some stores will give you a discount on your new oil purchases if you bring in your old oil.

 
Recycling also leads to cost effective purchasing as well: Recycling old computers leads to refurbished computers being created and sold at a fraction of the cost of a new non re-furbished unit. The beauty is that the refurbished unit is brand new and just as sturdy and valuable as the non refurbished unit. The difference is that the company making them doesn’t have to purchase all new materials which adds to the price you pay.

 
Overall recycling is one of the most responsible things you can do and if we all do our part we can save this world, the only one we have. We believe if more people saw the impact that recycling actually has on our environment and even our economy- our wallets/purses, then they would recycle in a heartbeat. Will you?

 

 

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In our quest for becoming a greener Earth, one of the best solutions is the continued usage and utilization of hydroelectric energy. Hydroelectric energy is created by utilizing the gravitational force of falling or flowing water. This process is quite reminiscent of the way that wind energy is created. Most people don’t know, but roughly 7% of the utilized power in the United States is created using hydroelectric energy.

 
One common procedure to do so is by damming up water flowing in a river behind a large concrete wall. This water holds a large amount of potential energy. As it falls from the dam, it flows through a turbine with rotary blades. Electromagnets spin within the turbine as the water flows through it and a current is created. The energy is transferred to coils. These coils take the current to a transformer and the voltage is multiplied for transmission to homes and businesses through power lines.

 
This rather elegant method of creating energy without drilling for coal or burning fossil fuels enables us to benefit from a natural resource to create hydroelectric energy. This energy source not only does not pollute the Earth’s atmosphere but also reduces green house gasses, and consequently, the threat of global warming. Better yet, this energy is virtually limitless, as the water from streams and rivers is provided by rain fall and is naturally replenished.

 
Other advantages of this energy are that water is also a generally an available resource in many countries and eliminates the cost of the fuel used for this power source. Once hydroelectric power plants are built on waterways they are relatively inexpensive to operate. As the technology continues to mature, it is likely that power resource will become even more efficient and widespread.

 
Regardless of the source of electricity, whether it is created using wind, water, oil or coal, the benefits we gain are endless. Currently, water provides the electricity needed for homes and businesses around the world. This electricity operates everything from house hold appliances to wireless devices and large production equipment. Hydroelectric energy can also be stored to be later used in a motor vehicle to reduce our dependence on fuel.

 

 

 

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In this section, we include several products that can teach you how to make BioDiesel at home.
Why use Bio-diesel? It reduces your fuel costs, operates in conventional engines, doesn’t require special storage, safer to use than petroleum diesel, reduces emissions significantly and finally, it improves domestic energy security.

 
Making BioDiesel using algae at home: This book explains how to make algae Biodiesel at Home. 60 Day, No Risk, Unconditional, 100% Money Back Guarantee.

 
How to Easily Build a “Down and Dirty” Bio-Diesel processors: This book explains in detail how to build 7 types of Bio-Diesel processors at home. 60 Day, No Risk, Unconditional, 100% Money Back Guarantee.

 
The “Down and Dirty” Bio-Diesel series: BioDiesel Recipes: This book teaches 13 different formulas of creating your own BioDiesel at home. Carious types of BioDiesel are easier or take longer to make. The author claims using these recipes can save you a lot of money. 60 Day, No Risk, Unconditional, 100% Money Back Guarantee.

 
The Encyclopedia of Making BioDiesel: This book is designed for Beginners and teaches how to make BioDiesel at home and how to build a 90 Liter Biodiesel processor with ease, step-by-step. 60 Day, No Risk, Unconditional, 100% Money.

 
Washing and Quality Testing BioDiesel: This book teaches how to improve the quality of the BioDiesel you make at home and concludes the Making BioDiesel series. 60 Day, No Risk, Unconditional, 100% Money.

 

 

 

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In this section we include companies which offer to recycle old/used products.

 
Gazelle: offers to buy used cell phones, radios, laptops, game consoles, and other electronic equipment. To quote their slogan: Get Green & Be Green.

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This section contains links to organic care for the skin, hair, face and body.
 
Nature offers the best ingredients and yet it is easy to forget how effective it can be. There is nothing worse for skin and hair than an unnecessary chemical ingredient.

 
(1) Just Natural Skin Care: Organic Skin and Hair Care Products.

 
(2) Nature Cleanse: this products breaks up and removes harmful toxins, raises your body’s energy levels, decreases gas and bloating – and best of all, there’s a Risk-Free Guarantee, you only pay for Shipping & Handling ($2.49 if you navigate away from the page!).

 
(3) Pure Cleanse: similar to Nature Cleanse, this products helps break and remove harmful toxins. This product has a Risk Free Trial Guarantee as well: just pay Shipping and Handling ($1.74 if you navigate away from the page!).

 

 

 

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This section contains a list of eBooks that can be downloaded for no cost.

 
The Clean Energy Revolution – Sustainable Solutions for Climate Change: this eBook provides immediate and long-term solutions for sustainable human existence on Earth.

 

 

 

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This video demonstrates an example of what to expect in a preliminary site evaluation for Solar Panels.

 


 
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