April 3, 2011
Eradicating poverty is one of the main thrusts of the South African government. The National Framework for Sustainable Development identifies how the wealthy are required to […]
April 1, 2011
Rising in popularity in recent years, green home improvement is an inexpensive and environment friendly way for you to increase the value, durability and even appearance […]
March 31, 2011
Energy efficiency could be the immediate solution to higher energy demand, while renewable energy sources were being considered for long-term energy sustainability, energy experts said on […]
March 30, 2011
South Africans saved 350 MW – enough electricity to power the city of Bloemfontein – when they switched off their lights during Earth Hour this weekend, […]
March 26, 2011
Saturday 26 March 8:30 – 9:30PM Earth Hour is the largest mass participation environmental event in the world and every year, WWF encourages people all over […]
March 22, 2011
The earthquake and tsunami in Japan have demonstrated the dangers of nuclear energy (or the success, depending on who you ask). The disaster also has reminded […]
March 15, 2011
Here we go again: gasoline prices are soaring close to $4.00 a gallon, and several of the countries that export oil to the U.S. are in such political turmoil, […]
March 11, 2011
Video games have come a long way from the days of idly twiddling a joystick in an attempt to sneak some white pixels past a slowly […]
March 7, 2011
Long time readers may remember when I wrote about two different ways you could heat your home or garage without using electricity. There was the heater […]
March 5, 2011
1. Minimize Energy Consumption 2. Reduce the Household Waste Stream 3. Conserve Water 4. Eat Less Meat 5. Reduce Use Of Toxic […]
February 24, 2011
Unless all your bills are paid for, you probably have experienced the effects of ever-inflating taxes, gas prices, and electricity costs. While I cannot help you […]
February 23, 2011
Have you ever received an electric bill that caused you to gasp? Or does your bill seem extraordinarily high every month? You might find yourself wondering […]
February 4, 2011
The current hide crude oil prices will affect the global community; fuel prices are on the rise, especially in South Africa. Here’s how to get more […]
January 30, 2011
How is Blackle saving energy? Blackle was created by Heap Media to remind us all of the need to take small steps in our everyday lives […]
October 10, 2010
Here are 10 ways you can reduce your energy usage and costs without sacrificing comfort or building functionality. 1. Assess how your building consumes and wastes […]
August 24, 2010
With the price of utility power rising significantly in South Africa over the next three years, most organisations have stepped up their efforts to save energy […]
August 14, 2010
There are two main types of collectors used in Solar Geysers: flat-plate collectors and vacuum tube collectors. A flat-plate collector has a transparent cover made of […]
August 10, 2010
How freeing would it be to unplug your laptop from the grid…forever? Not just for a couple hours until your battery dwindles, but for good. While […]