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Insulation of the Past
For as far back as history goes, the earth has experienced four distinct seasons. Some areas have always experienced more extremes in terms of temperatures and therefore had to find ways to maintain a comfortable living environment. Insulation has been … Continue reading
14 Ways to Use Beer Around the House
At the beginning of the week we asked if your beer was green. This post is about how you can be green with your beer! Most of us don’t usually think of beer as an earth-friendly alternative to improving our … Continue reading
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Is Your Beer Green?
There is a lot of pressure from consumers on big companies these days to go green. So why has the environment been a big green blind spot in brewery marketing? The Canadian beer industry is known for their model of … Continue reading
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Energy Efficiency Could Be a Make it or Break it Deal for Your Love Life
Friends of the Earth (FOE) is UK organization that campaigns for solutions to environmental problems. Inspired by Barack Obama’s “Insulation is sexy” statement, they created the ad below. “If everyone was this turned on by energy efficiency, our homes would be a … Continue reading
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Tagged ecoEnergy, Friends of the Earth, Insulation is sexy, Obama, retrofit, Sustainability
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Phantom Power
Electronic devices left plugged in, even when turned off, still draw power. That’s called phantom power or standby power, and it’s costing you money. It’s also costing our planet even more with wasteful carbon emissions. Plug the following electronics into … Continue reading
Easy Tips for Saving Money on Your Home’s Energy Bills While You are on Vacation
Its summertime, which means many of you will be (or already have been!) hitting the road and travelling to destinations afar! Before heading off, take a moment to think about your home’s energy consumption. Just because you aren’t around, your … Continue reading
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Ontario Clean Energy Benefit
The Ontario Clean Energy Benefit (OCEB) is helping Ontario families, farms and small businesses through the transition to a cleaner, modern electricity system. Thanks to the OCEB, Ontario families can expect stable bills this summer and fall with 10% off … Continue reading
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Don’t Let This Happen to You
When the time comes to choose an insulation contractor for your home, you will find that there is no shortage of companies and contractors available. Therefore, it is important for you to do your research before making your selection. … Continue reading
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20 Ways to Save Energy and Stay Cool This Summer
Summer 2011 has already shown record high temperatures. You want to stay cool and comfortable in your home, but cranking the A/C full blast means higher energy costs. The question you’re asking is how do I stay comfortable without breaking … Continue reading
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Tagged A/C, BBQ, ceiling fan, comfort, Dishwasher, electricity, energy, energy efficient lights, furnace, homeowner, insulation upgrade, laundry, record high temperatures, summer, thermostat
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Giant Beehive Looms over Parliament Hill
If you looked at this picture and thought to yourself, something just isn’t right here, you are correct! No, this giant beehive is not actually looming over Parliament Hill, and no, this isn’t a real beehive at all. Believe it … Continue reading
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Tagged artwork, beehive, Insulation, Parliament Hill, spray foam, synthetic, Uta Riccius
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