Simple Ways to be energy efficient and save money



The effects of the financial crisis can still be felt world wide and people everywhere are looking for ways to save money.  But did you know that there are small ways you can save at home and at the same time do your bit for Mother Earth while living green and saving some cash?

Check out these eco friendly energy efficient solutions.

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Reasons to go Solar



As the earth reels from the effects of global warming, scientists are scrambling with ways to completely shift from fossil fuel to a more sustainable and earth friendly alternative.  So here are the reasons as to why Solar is the best alternative to man’s seemingly inexhaustible demands for more energy.

1.    Reliability – The sun has been around for millions of years and scientists believe that it will still be there for millions more.  The sun has long been venerated by ancient civilizations because of its life giving properties.  Remember the saying ‘as sure as day’?  Well, as the sun rising each day seems to be a good enough guarantee that the sun will be there tomorrow.

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Eco Friendly Cars



Are you familiar with the Toyota Prius?  How about the Tesla Roadster?  These automobiles are known around the world because they are friendly and green alternatives to the cars running around our cities today.

The concept of an electric car is not a new one.  When Henry Ford first ventured into automobile making one of his earlier models was a steam powered automobile.  Porsche even had an electric car in the early 1900’s that won the Exelberg Rally in 1901.

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Demand for Hybrid Cars Still On the Rise



To hybrid car manufacturers’ delight, the demand for such cars is steadily rising and still expected to grow in the years to come. This only proves that people are now more conscious of their environmental impact and they are actually finding ways to lessen their ecological footprints once and for all.

The reasons why car users are making the big switch to hybrids are fuel-efficiency and environmental concerns. With rising costs of fuel, it is but natural for people to find something that is cost-effective but will deliver the same result—or even something close to it. Moreover, due to the economic hardships we are facing today, it is not hard to notice how car fuel takes up too much money out of our pockets but a car is something we can’t live without hence we seek the next best thing:  hybrid cars.

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Palm Oil Causes Deforestation



Palm oil is heavily in demand these days and the palm oil industry is certainly booming, ensuring good income for many years to come. Palm oil is a major component to common necessities such as shampoos, soaps and candles. And because palm oil is edible oil, it can also be used in foods like chocolates and margarine making it a very lucrative business to many farmers experiencing difficulties in farming.

Due to these ever increasing demands, huge palm oil plantations are replacing large portions of forests in Asian countries particularly in Malaysia, the leading palm oil exporter in the world. These land conversions are certainly taking their toll to the biodiversity within the area, threatening many animals living in these forests to extinction.

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