Now, this is interesting. Go Green Fitness in Orange, CT, uses the people in the gym to generate their power. That is right, this new gym at 500 Boston Post Road features a room with 24 exercise bikes where riders pedal during spin class and generate electricity that is used to power the building. It opened a over a month ago and has been a successful business thus far.
While people pedal, they can see how much energy they are producing in watts. How does this energy convert itself into a useful source of power? Well, the watts from all of
Green Gift Wrap Ideas
by Louise December 15th, 2009 | Easy Ideas
This holiday, why not challenge yourself to reduce the amount of wrapping supplies you buy? With a bit of creativity, you quickly can find innovative ways to wrap just about any gift. My sister got me thinking about this idea already, as we already have exchanged gifts for Dutch Christmas on December 5th. She surprised me with her idea of gift wrapping (pictured). The trash bin was filled with gifts, and indeed, the trash bin and the scarf around it were gifts as well. (I'll be going to college next year, so she figured she would give me a head
Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts
by Jaclyn Abergas December 8th, 2009 | Easy Ideas
Every year, we worry about what presents to give to our family, friends, and all the people in our lives. And every year, we worry about how we'll be able to afford it all. This year, why not make it affordable, easier and more personal? How about eco-friendly, DIY Christmas gifts? Here are some ideas:
1. Aprons - great gifts for the people who love to cook. Make it more personal by stitching a name on it or even a title showing off individual specialties.
2. Homemade Pastries - everybody loves food and always will appreciate a gift of homemade cookies or
1. Aprons - great gifts for the people who love to cook. Make it more personal by stitching a name on it or even a title showing off individual specialties.
2. Homemade Pastries - everybody loves food and always will appreciate a gift of homemade cookies or
Used Cardboard Boxes
by Louise December 1st, 2009 | Easy Ideas, Environment, Websites
Need some boxes for moving, shipping, or storage? What ABC calls, "...a special place that will help you save on boxes and on the environment," Used Cardboard Boxes takes used cardboard boxes and distributes them to buyers. In addition to being eco-friendly, these boxes are cheaper than traditional packing, and buyers will never have to spend additional cash on the shipping fees to get the boxes to their homes.
Will they be of lesser quality? No. These boxes are considered "used", but really they are boxes that are guaranteed to work as well as the "new" ones. The majority
Will they be of lesser quality? No. These boxes are considered "used", but really they are boxes that are guaranteed to work as well as the "new" ones. The majority
