21 Energy Saving Tips

Power plugHome appliances & electronics are responsible for 20% of your energy bills. Learn simple ways to save energy and money while using them.  Read More >>

37 Heating & Cooling Tips

FanHeating and cooling account for about 56% of the energy use in a typical U.S. home. This makes them the biggest opportunity for saving money on your energy bill. Read More >>

25 Ways To Save Water

Water DripWater heating can account for 14%–25% of the energy consumed in your home. You can reduce your monthly water and energy bills with these simple tips. Read More >>

Goats Galore

Posted November 22, 2009 - 8:46pm by Brian Rish

Goats are cuteThanksgiving is just a few days away, and when I think of Thanksgiving, I think of eating. Which got me thinking about goats—not that I want to eat a goat or anything—but goats love to eat. I remember cartoons of goats eating old shoes, car tires, tin cans, even people’s pants. Although those toons were obviously exaggerating, they did have one thing right, goats will eat just about anything (that’s a plant) standing in their way. For this reason, goats are now being used as a green way to clear unruly, overgrown landscapes.

We’ve talked about Google doing this, but now “rent-a-goat” businesses are starting to pop up all around the US. Once such place is called “Goat Patrol” their motto is “The greener weed eater.” According to their website, goats are a better solution for clearing overgrown areas for several reasons: Read more >>

Never Fear, Pee Is Here!

Posted November 17, 2009 - 8:37pm by Brian Rish

Outside ToiletA while back, we talked about National Pee Outside Day (April 19 for those of you planning on celebrating next year). Well now it seems this phenomenon is really catching on. Apparently there is a world shortage of phosphorous (a key ingredient is man-made fertilizer). Some experts suggest we only have enough to last 50-100 more years if we continue to use it at the rate we do. Since we all depend on this stuff to grow enough food to feed the world’s population, we could be headed for a really bad situation.

But never fear, pee is here! Guess what one of the main components of pee is? Yep, phosphorous! Turns out we are literally flushing a fortune down the toilet—along with up to 3 gallons of potable water per flush, but that’s a whole different article. Read more >>

Deck the Halls With Eco-decorations

Posted November 12, 2009 - 9:20pm by Brian Rish

Holiday PineconesThanksgiving is just around the corner, and with the turkey and the stuffing comes holiday decorating for many. This year try something new: Make your own eco-decorations.

From pinecones sprinkled with glitter and stars made out of aluminum foil, to strings of popcorn and recycled holiday cards, eco-friendly holiday decorations are limited only by your imagination.

Also think of cute woodland creatures while eco-decorating during the holidays (but not as decorations, of course). Put out an extra string of popcorn for them to munch on. What about a wreath made from dried fruit or a pinecone coated with peanut butter and birdseed? The enjoyment you get form watching the squirrels and birds devour their treats will definitely fill you with holiday cheer.

Making eco-decorations is also a great way to spend time with your family. After all, isn’t that what the holidays are really about? Read more >>

Green LOL Cats

Posted November 1, 2009 - 2:17pm by Brian Rish

Green LOLCatsIn honor of our movie (see post below sayinggoodbyemovie.com) we decided to post this little reminder.

In case y'all didn't know, Save the Earth Y'all, has some green LOLCat friends living on their site. These adorable little kitties are trying their hardest to spread the green word, but need your help. Check them out, and if some of them tickle your funny bone, pass them along to your family and friends. They're sure to bring a green smile to faces everywhere!

 

 

 

 

 

Long Time, No Post

Posted October 25, 2009 - 1:00am by Brian Rish

Saying Goodbye Movie posterWell it's been almost 4 months since the last post, but we are now back and ready to continue to bring you the best in going green with a Southern Twist. So just where have we been you ask? We’ve been making a movie!

A while back, my sister and I won a grant through the state of South Carolina to make a movie, so for the past several months, we’ve been producing that movie.

It's called "Saying Goodbye" and is a short film that will be released during the first quarter of 2010.

To find out more about the movie, and to follow our adventures, check out the blog we created for "Saying Goodbye": http://www.sayinggoodbyemovie.com and help us build some “buzz” by becoming a Fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Saying-Goodbye/119785993310

 

 

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