There are two ways of transforming solar energy to electricity: either through the use of concentrated solar power (CSP) or Photovoltaics (PV). Each method of creating solar power uses different materials and equipments and so the installation costs will vary. Solar power installation has benefited homeowners by cutting their power bills and saving money. But [...]
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The Origins of Fair Trade
Many of us are aware of the term “Fair Trade” but where and why did it start? It was during the 2nd World War when religious organizations across Europe began to advocate Fair Trade as a form of charity. As time went by the movement radically transformed its approach, principles and perspectives. Today the proponents, [...]
Recycling mobile phones
As technology rapidly advances, the gadgets we once recognized become obsolete in just a short period of time. And as the technological demands of people changes and increases, previous models of phones, ipods, cameras, computers and other electronics are thrown away into the garbage bin even if they are still in a good working condition. [...]
How charging for plastic bags changed the way we shop
The causes and effects of global warming have gained a great deal of attention and concern worldwide. Countries all over the world have joined forces to advocate for greener living and to combat environmental depletion. One of their projects has focused on the use of plastic bags. Plastic bags are popular with retailers and consumers [...]
Japanese Whaling: Opinion
Australia is one of the persistent activists against Japanese whaling. For a long time now, there have been tensions between the two nations because of the issue of Japan’s whaling expeditions in the waters of Antarctic. It reached to a point where Australia filed a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice regarding Japan’s “research [...]
DIY Composting
Compost is a version of humus found in soil. The Australian gardener’s best friend, this is a mixture of recycled organic and household waste that you can use as a natural fertilizer to renew your soil’s composition and yield bountiful plant growth and harvests. Making compost for your garden is not as difficult as it [...]
5 easy ways to make your home a little greener
Man was made to rule over and take care of His creations. But religion is not the only aspect in our life that calls us to be concerned of the welfare of the environment. Our health, happiness and the future generations likewise depend on how we use and manage the Earth at present. Caring for [...]
Tips for Growing and Managing your Home Garden
While cultivating soil can be a tedious and messy job it gives you the opportunity to transform your yard into a prolific home garden. Aside from the nutritional benefits you get from eating fresh and naturally grown fruits and vegetables from your [...]
How Green are Hybrid Cars?
Hybrid cars show promise as a solution to the problem of fuel scarcity and environmental destruction. Although this kind of car is quite similar with petrol-powered cars, they differ by having two or more power sources. Petrol is generally one of the power sources used while others (although not commercially available as yet) are solar [...]
Washing The Environmentally Friendly Way
Even things as simple as washing your clothes can create a huge impact on our environment. The power that washing machines and dryers use produce carbon dioxide that we know is harmful to the environment. On top of this detergents used when washing clothes contain chemicals which may remain behind within waste water as it [...]