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Jun13

The Truth On A Gas Can Be Powered By Water Or Not…

You’ve heard about the entire “water car” craze, right? Now the biggest question is whether this is for realistic or just a scam. Even though I was sceptic, I decided to purchase a guide that promised to teach me how I can make my own water fuel Device and set up & run it  on my car. [...]

You've heard about the entire "water car" craze, right?

Now the biggest question is whether this is for realistic or just a scam. Even though I was sceptic, I decided to purchase a guide that promised to teach me how I can make my own water fuel Device and set up & run it  on my car.   I finally got to read the book, order the components (the booked showed me from where to get them). And, in one week-end I took the time to do the replace myself. I followed precisely the step-by-step instructions (they  were very simple, actually) and I found really in front of my own car with the water fuel device. Time to flip on the engine. Well... it works. I could see with my own eyes how the water was running inside the H2O car. Now... the right time for a test-drive. I couldn't believe my eyes! My MPG was increased by about 60% and I didn't even start using all the techniques that are presented in the book to even more increase your MPG. So, now I'm a true believer. To get more about how to make your own "H2O car" SimpleWaterFuel .  

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May07

Examples Of How Going Green Saves You Money

There are many examples of how going green saves you money. Kermit the Frog was wrong – it is easy being green, and it saves you money at the same time. As the planet faces a period of warming where our actions are believed to be the prime cause, it makes sense to seek out [...]

There are many examples of how going green saves you money. Kermit the Frog was wrong - it is easy being green, and it saves you money at the same time. As the planet faces a period of warming where our actions are believed to be the prime cause, it makes sense to seek out examples of how going green saves you money and act on them.   That cell phone charger that stays plugged in, the DVD player that waits for the occasional playing, and the TV that sits on standby all night, these are prime examples of how going green saves you money - if you unplug them, that is. For even if the items are not working, they are consuming energy!   Another of the prime examples of how going green saves you money is switching from bottled water to filtered tap water. The average family spends some $1,400 a year on bottled water. And the worst part is that 95% of the plastic bottles are not recycled! For less than $100 you could get a high quality staged water filter to make your tap water perfect.   Examples of how going green saves you money are everywhere. Do you drive as fast as the law allows? You shouldn't. Car engines perform most efficiently at around 55 miles (90km) an hour. If you combine that with gentle driving on properly inflated tires, you will save money and help the planet too.   You could always use a bicycle to travel around town. Or you could simply walk for those short trips. You won't be pouring hydrocarbons into the atmosphere, warming the planet, you will save money, and you will get some good exercise at the same time. Walking and cycling when you can are excellent examples of how going green saves you money.   Some 65 million newspapers are printed every day in the US. Some 70% of them will not be recycled. What a waste of trees! You can do your bit to help, and read whatever news you want to read at the same time simply by going online. Very few newspapers don't have an online presence these days, so save some money and read from the web pages.   Do you want more example of how going green saves you money? They are all around you. Just look and you certainly will find them.  

Posted by Gummi Joels in Feng Shui, Global warming, Go Green, living green, save environment, save fuel, Save water

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May01

Drive Smart, Save Green – 5 Great Tips

Drive smart, save green. It’s a great phrase, and if more people took up the challenge, the whole country – no, the whole world – would benefit immensely. How can you make a difference to the environment with your driving? This article provides you with 7 great tips that you can put into action right [...]

Drive smart, save green. It's a great phrase, and if more people took up the challenge, the whole country - no, the whole world - would benefit immensely. How can you make a difference to the environment with your driving? This article provides you with 7 great tips that you can put into action right away. You'll save money and help the environment too. OK, time to drive smart, save green...  
  • It has to be said: the very best thing you can do to help the environment with your car is stop driving it! However, you may not have that option, so drive slower instead. Most cars perform best at speeds of between 50 mph to 60 mph. Not too slow and not too fast is how to drive smart, save green.
 
  • A staggering 20% of your car's fuel consumption is used up just overcoming tire roll resistance! How can you drive smart, save green in these circumstances? Buy quality tires that get great reviews. They may cost a little more, but they will perform better. And remember too that under inflated tires will cost you more in gas bills!
 
  • Lighten the load in your car. I'll bet there are things in your car's trunk that don't need to be there. Go through each item you regularly carry. If you don't really need it, dump it. You can drive smart, save green with a lighter load. That will let your car be more fuel efficient.
 
  • Switch off your engine while you wait if you are likely to be waiting more than one minute. Restarting your engine burns roughly about the same amount as one minute of idle time, so if you think you will be idling for more than a minute, cut the engine. You'll save gas and money - drive smart, save green.
 
  • Drive smoothly. This one shouldn't need to be mentioned. It should be the unspoken part of drive smart, drive green. Erratic driving with sudden accelerating and hard braking uses up extra gas. It puts extra wear and tear on your car, which means extra costs to you and the environment.
  Learning to drive smart, save green is largely common sense. If you really need your car, then learn to drive it responsibly and sensibly. However, if you can walk easily to where you need to go, then do so! Only drive smart, save green when you can't walk.    

Posted by Gummi Joels in Go Green, save environment, save fuel

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Feb17

30 Ways to Stop Global Warming

Drive smart. Avoid abrupt acceleration and unnecessary braking. Drive at constant speed. These do not only save gas, but also save your life Keep your car maintained. On-schedule tune-up, air filter cleaning, change oil, and   keeping tire inflated improve you fuel mileage and reduce carbon emission. Avoid excessive idling. Zero miles per hour give you [...]

  • Drive smart. Avoid abrupt acceleration and unnecessary braking. Drive at constant speed. These do not only save gas, but also save your life
  • Keep your car maintained. On-schedule tune-up, air filter cleaning, change oil, and   keeping tire inflated improve you fuel mileage and reduce carbon emission.
  • Avoid excessive idling. Zero miles per hour give you zero miles per gallon.
  • Walk, bike, or carpool whenever possible. These do not only save you gas but keep you in good shape.
  • Combine errands into one car trip. This saves time and gas.
  • Invest on a hybrid car. It consumes less fuel and releases zero or less carbon
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  • Invest on power saving devices for your home.
  • Switch to renewable energy. Encourage others to do the same.
  • Insulate your home properly. Leaks around the house increase your energy consumption, thus consuming more fossil fuel.
  • Wash clothes only on full load.
  • Use less hot water. It will save you a lot on electric bill and reduce fossil fuel consumption.
  • Reduce average home temperature. Keep your thermostat 2 degrees lower during the winter and 2 degrees higher during summer.
  • Install automatic thermostat. This can save you on electric bill big time.
  • Reduce garbage. Use less disposable materials not only do they pile up in landfills but they also require fossil fuel to produce that contribute to global warming.
  • Keep reusable products. Bring bags to the grocery, bring thermal container for your coffee, bring your own reusable water bottle, etc.
  • Segregate your waste. Items such as plastics, paper, and glass can be recycled. If these are segregated from your other waste and are brought to recycling plants, you will help reduce the demand for natural resources.
  • Use both sides of paper. This will reduce paper consumption by 50%.
  • Use muscles instead of machines. Manually cutting your lawn may be difficult, but it is just an example of using your muscles instead of machines to reduce your carbon footprints.
  • Turn off your computer. Keeping your computer on standby or switching to screen saver is just wasting energy.
  • Defrost old refrigerators regularly.
  • Use the off switch. Turn off all your electronic devices and switch off the lights that you don't use.
  • Avoid vampire load. Keeping your television and other electronic gadgets on "standby" mode still consumes at least 10% of its consumption when switched on. Unplug all unused electronics.
  • Plant a tree. Trees take in CO2 and give out O2.
  • Be a volunteer to a local or national clean-up effort.
  • Encourage local communities to have programs that protect the environment.
  • Encourage schools to teach students to become more conscious on the effects of their actions on nature.
  • Create awareness on the importance of saving the environment now.
  • Protect the environment.
  • Tell Congress to act on the issues of climate change and global warming. If it doesn't act, run for Congress.
  • Share this list to as many people as you can.
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Posted by Gummi Joels in Global warming, save environment

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