Archive for November, 2009

No More Water In your washing machines

Is the world changing for the better, because it is really changing? There are so many people out there looking for greener options and ways to save money which is why wahsing machines are being looked into. This isn’t just for the home either; many companies are looking for greener commercial washing machine and commercial dishwashers.

So is there anything on the way for the washing machine or is it set to be replaced by something new and better? Well washing machines are supposed to be getting a complete overhaul by 2030 according to many sources. Apparently it will become the norm to have an ultrasonic washing machine. So what is an ultrasonic washing machine?

Water is only going to be needed at the start, after that it will not be used at all. The reason water is used in a washing machine is because it takes a lot of water to get the detergent off of the clothes. The new ultasonic machines will actually send out sound waves onto the clothes at a very powerful speed which in turn rips the detergant away from the clothes. It is unclear if this method is going to be suitable for all types of clothes or just the ones that can survive a bit of a beating.

This idea is not new and was almost laughed at back in the 80s. However with energy prices soaring through the roof and the worlds resources looking very thing, companies are looking for solutions like this to have in their commercial laundry equipment.

It is also said that the spin on these washing machines will be strong enough to power things like the dishwasher and that our future showers will be powered by recycled rainwater. Surely the water pumped into them is already just recycled rainwater but water that has gone through various testing stages?

This will only really takeover from the normal washing machine if people are saving money in the long run?

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Sutra Hemp Yoga Pant by prAna

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Sutra Hemp Yoga Pant by prAna
 
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way better than expected
 
Review Date: December 16, 2008
Reviewer: Thomas S. Robinson, III, Easton, PA. USA
I do martial arts and was wearing my pants from that art for my yoga classes. I thought that this product would be similar, but was greatly surprised to find these pants fit so well and move with my every move without binding at the knees. It has allowed me to move much more fluidly through my yoga positions. I need to get more of these!
Best yoga pants I've tried!
 
Review Date: September 21, 2007
Reviewer: Michael J. Kovach, Pensacola, FL
These are the best yoga pants I've ever worn. The fabric has the perfect weight, texture, breathability, wicking, stretch, and durability. The fit is spot on. These are super yoga pants and double as great gymwear or streetwear. And best of all they are made in the good ole' USA not some Chinese sweatshop staffed with child labor. Who says we can't afford great products made in the U.S.
Perfect!
 
Review Date: October 5, 2008
Reviewer: Mokwintsana, New York, New York, USA
great fit. comfortable fabric. organic/recycled! these pants have become part of my daily uniform for work as well as play!
great product!!
 
Review Date: February 5, 2010
Reviewer: Hlang,
I bought these pants as a gift for my husband, and he loves them! They have instantly become his favorite pair of pants, and I'm actually thinking of buying another pair. Originally, I purchased the wrong size, but the company was very good about exchanging them (just a warning, it did take a couple of days to get a response back, but once I did they were very courteous and fairly quick about sending out a new pair).
Good pants-lousy service.
 
Review Date: July 11, 2009
Reviewer: Larry M. Parisot, Seattle
Product was great. Ordered and paid for two pair but only received one. Potential buyers should get these somewhere else.

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Eva-dry Edv-1100 Electric Petite Dehumidifier, with FREE Cleaning Cloth

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The Eva-Dry Electric Petite Dehumidifier uses Peltier Technology (no compressor) which makes it light and quiet. It is perfect for bathrooms, and small to mid-sized rooms where dampness and humidity are a problem. This unit is small enough to easily fit on your desk or workbench. It extracts the moisture from the air and stores it in a spill-proof reservoir. Just plug it in and it quietly dries the air. Features an automatic shut off switch to shut the unit off when the water reservoir is full. When this occurs a"full" indicator light will alert you when the reservoir needs to be emptied. Holds up to 16 oz.

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Sold as each. Detachable tank that holds 16 oz. of water. Whisper Technology (no compressor) which makes it light and quiet. Small and easily portable- weighs less than 5 lbs. Automatically shuts off when full. Great for closets, storage rooms, nurseries, bedrooms, and other locations where humidity is a problem. 1 year manufacturers warranty from any manufacturer defects. UL and CE listed.

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  • Whisper quiet
  • Renewable reservoir
  • Compact size is perfect for bathrooms, closets, and R.V.s
  • Low energy consumption

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What is green printing?

Today, becoming green is not only a lingo it is necessity.  Each of us has to do what we are able to to help to keep the environment healthy for the new generation.  Frequently times it is simple to overlook the day-to-day things we do that have a big impact on the environment.  Printing is one of those areas.

If you stop and think about all of the business cards and brochures wafting around, the mixed impact on the environment is amazing.  With a little foresight and planning, each business can do their part to reduce the impact of printed materials on the environment.  Instead of using normal printing materials, business can milk ecologically friendly printing.  Having an eco-friendly business card or eco-friendly flyers, makes a positive statement about your business.  You may be thinking about what is eco friendly printing.

Firstly, let me tell you that turning green when printing your business stationary can save you money. So not only do we help the ecosystem, we can keep a bit of cash in our pocket.

Sounds like good deal to me.

When you are making a decision to go green with your business promoting and communication needs , choose a corporation that offers recycled paper and soy ink for printing.  This makes you stand out as a responsible organization. Everyone likes to learn about the firms that are attempting to contribute to a Healthier earth.

Recycled paper is employed in ecologically friendly printing like, business cards flyers and the like.  Using a corporation that offers at least eighty percent recycled material can make a profound difference on the ecosystem.  Green recycled materials and paper are non-toxic and use such materials as a hemp, garlic skins, coffee chaff, junk mail and denim.

Environmentally friendly inks are used as well.  These inks consist of soy or other vegetable oil based inks.  Soy ink is made of soybeans.  Traditional ink is petroleum-based, which is not extraordinarily friendly to our environment. The great thing about soy-based Ink is that it isn’t only environmentally friendly, but makes recycling the paper easier, and produces brighter colours.

As of current, only 25% of all commercial printers in the US are using soy ink. On a good note however,over 95% of America’s daily papers do use soy based ink.

So although we are making improvements in the printing industry towards a greener way of living, we’re not quite there yet. It is up to each one of us to do our part. For more info go to Eco Friendly Printing

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What are the Known Causes of Global Warming?

Global warming is a serious issue in the world today and being aware of the causes of global warming is crucial. We have heard Al Gore talk about it as well as plenty of others, but there are still so many people out there who are just not sure what global warming is all about. People are not sure what all the fuss is about. It is important to be aware of environmental issues in the world today, and the same goes for global warming.

There are actually several known causes of global warming and only by acknowledging the causes of global warming can anything positive actually get done about it.

Causes

Although there are different causes that are contributing to global warming, more than anything it has to do with humans and what we as a nation are doing to the earth and what sort of an effect it is having. Greenhouse gases are thought to be the number one cause of global warming. These can occur naturally but they are also the result of many human processes including fuel consumption.

By driving cars for instance, greenhouse gases are emitted and when you stop to consider how many millions of people are driving around each day, it is easy to see why this would be such a problem. This is certainly one of the most major causes of global warming and one that is therefore crucial to pay attention to.

Aviation is considered as being another of the main causes of global warming. People are constantly traveling around the world for personal and professional reasons and it is costing us because it is having a negative effect on the world that we live in.

People really need to start paying more care to what they are doing and gain that there are very simple steps that can be interpreted in order to have a more ordained impact on the earth and take care of it. Global warming is just one of many environmental issues that we are dealing with right now but there are many others as well. At least by being aware of the causes of global warming, we are able to move forward and do what we can in order to protect the environment. Riding a bicycle or walk when possible for instance, can do a sight and if everyone were to cut down on consumption of cars and airplanes, it would help dramatically with global warming.

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