Category: Conservation (Page 1 of 9)

Key Features for a Sustainable, Energy-Efficient Home

October 26, 2025 / Staff

As climate change accelerates, creating an energy-efficient home is a powerful way to reduce your environmental footprint and promote sustainability. Energy-efficient homes not only lower utility bills but also conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support a healthier planet. By integrating smart design and eco-friendly technologies, you can transform your home into a model of sustainable living. Here are the key features that make a home significantly more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

Conservation, Global Warming, Green Lifestyle, Sustainability

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Green podcast recommendations

December 25, 2019 / Staff

Podcasts offer a great way to stay current on issues and learn new things. Whether you’re driving, working out or just relaxing, you can try various types of podcasts to see what matches your interests.

If you care about a greener future, then check out these 14 green podcasts recommended by GreenBiz.com.

Conservation, General Issues, Green Lifestyle, Green Products, Sustainability

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A system for reducing food waste

October 18, 2018 / Staff

The amount of food wasted is staggering. Just consider how much good food is thrown away at places like restaurants, arenas, banquet halls, etc. Much of this food is high quality food, but invariably there will be more food cooked than is needed. And then it’s generally thrown away.

Conservation, Sustainability

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Water wars are already here in California

February 17, 2014 / Gerardo Orlando

Water has always been an issue in California, with competing interests from farmers, ranchers, fishermen and growing cities. But with the crippling drought that the state has experienced in recent years, all of these issues and battles are becoming more important. Unfortunately, with climate change, we may see more of these issues playing out around the world.

This article offers a compelling overview of the water issues facing California.

Conservation, Global Warming

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Tony Fadell discusses Nest

February 2, 2014 / Staff

Here’s an excellent interview with Tony Fadell of Nest where he discussed the ways Nest can help consumers save energy. Even more interesting is how Nest is being paid by electric power companies to help smooth out power spikes.

Kevin Rose does an excellent job with the interview and it’s worth checking out. They discuss a wide variety of topics including outsourcing to China, Kickstarter and other challenges facing hardware startups. You can follow Fadell on Twitter here.

Conservation, Green Lifestyle, Green Products, Sustainability

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