Save Energy and Sell Your Household Carbon Credits
We are excited that our customers can now not only save thousands on their electric, natural gas and heating oil bills, but can generate additional savings by verifying their savings by entering their utility bills and selling the resulting carbon credits thru a broker. There is a big issue of verification of the bills, but a solution will emerge to solve it. It is the sign of things to come! -Green Irene US couple take lead on carbon trade by selling their first credit A Pennsylvania couple has sold the world's first carbon credit awarded for a reduction in personal carbon emissions. About ...
EPA Home Energy Yardstick: How does your home compare?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has developed a great calculator that measures your home energy use against similar homes nationwide. The calculator only takes a few minutes to complete, though you'll need either 12 months of utility bills or an annual summary from your utility company on hand. Aside from electricity, you can also enter information for natural gas, fuel oil, propane, and kerosene. After running the calculator, you'll receive an estimate of your home's annual greenhouse gas emissions and a "yardstick" rating that compares you to other households of similar size and composition. You'll also be able to check out ...
Greener Disposable Tableware
I try to limit my use of disposables as much as possible. Reusing something is, after all, the greenest option. But it's not always practical. If I throw a kid's birthday party with 20 guests, I need to clean up quickly and get on to the next activity. At the same time, I hate buying bags of plastic plates, knowing that they won't biodegrade any time soon. In fact, they'll probably still be around for thousands of years. On top of it all, they're made from oil, a nonrenewable resource that requires intensive processing. Some plastic plates can technically be ...
Why you want stainless steel water bottles and not aluminum (as Sigg incident shows us) or plastic
Heavy Metal: Plastic vs. Metal Water Bottles A friend of mine recently asked some good questions about water bottles: Are the Green Irene water bottles all metal or do they have a plastic coating inside? And what is the benefit of metal? I know it will cut down on the production of plastic bottles, which helps the environment, but is there a health reason for using metal over plastic? Doesn't metal have downfalls? Many of you probably have similar questions, so I thought I'd share the information with you: Stainless steel bottles are safe and the most environmentally-friendly option. Green Irene water bottles are ...
15 Great Reasons To Get a Green Home Makeover
15 Great Reasons To Get a Green Home Makeover from Your Local, Certified Green Irene Eco-Consultant (1) Your Green Irene Eco-Consultant, supported by the resources of Green Irene LLC, is the LOCAL, knowledgeable green friend you have been waiting for. He or she has the tools and information necessary to move you and your family toward a healthier, greener life. Let them share their knowledge! Get a Green Home Makeover for $99 in about 90 minutes and save thousands! Energy and Water Savings (2) Save over $3,500 on your electric bill over the life of your ...
Enter To Win One of 25 Green Home Makeovers
Meadow Springs' all-natural septic tank maintenance system offers the perfect solution for homeowners seeking an alternative to conventional septic tank maintenance. This product can break down nearly 70% of solid waste with active yeast, natural enzymes and yeast nutrients, rather than the harsh chemicals found in the leading septic maintenance products. You'll soon be able to buy a 6 month supply of Meadow Springs from your local eco-consultant. And, Meadow Springs is also partnering with Green Irene to present the "Win A Green Home Makeover" Sweepstakes. ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN 1 OF 25 GREEN HOME MAKEOVERS! There is no purchase ...
Save Money & Go Green During Your Home Remodel
During our first major home remodeling project, our elderly neighbor Joe would come over to see how things were going. Joe came of age during the Great Depression so occasionally he would stoop down, pick up a nail, and hand it to my husband, silently imploring, “waste not, want not” and reminding us of a time when resources were conserved and every nail was considered valuable. Today we see giant dumpsters parked outside houses with ongoing remodeling projects, full of waste destined for the landfill. Construction contractors tell us it takes too much time to deconstruct a house piece by piece, ...
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Brooklyn, NY – Gideon Banner, Green Irene Eco-Consultant
We live in exciting times. President Obama has repeatedly declared his intention to “repower” America by cutting our dependence on foreign oil, investing in renewable energy and green jobs, and creating a new infrastructure that will rehabilitate our economy and pave a path to continued prosperity. Our mayor here in New York, Michael Bloomberg,... [Read more of this Post]
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Need to green your home or business and not sure where to start? Would you like to live toxin free with improved indoor air and water quality? As your local Green Irene Eco-Consultant, I offer practical solutions without sacrificing your lifestyle or comfort. I can show you ways to lower your carbon footprint and your utility bills, as well as discuss... [Read more of this Post]
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