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While you may be considering solar panels, there are some factors you need to keep in mind. One of them is how solar panels will affect your homeowners insurance. mindzle.com covers the basics of what to do to make sure you get the benefits of solar energy without having your insurance premiums rise too much.
 

Many colleges will be back in session in about a month, so it is time to think about buying supplies for school. Whether you are a college student or a parent, you should look into ways that you can green your dorm room.
 
Greenbedding.com had a great article today on some simple tips for greening your dorm room
 

Renewable energy standards are those policies adopted by states that require electricity suppliers to gradually increase the quantity of renewable energy from solar, wind, geothermal, and bioenergy that is in their mix. Through these standards, there are many states leading the country in renewable energy forward momentum.

Here is the second in a series of excellent articles about green packaging.
 
 

Chicago is the leading way with a 1/5 of an acre rooftop organic garden. It is easier than you may think to start an organic garden.
 

I see alot of videos and pages about building solar panels. Most of them are duds. I came across instructions today that look to be promising. Here is the youtube video.

I found this great article on sustainable packaging yesterday:

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Summer’s the time when kids go off to camp, families hit the trail on outdoor adventures, and hikers head off into the great unknown. Whether you’re a trailblazer, a nine year old camper, or have a family of five who love to explore the wilderness in the dark, you’d benefit from some solar-powered outdoor gear like a solar panel torch or a hand-crank radio.

We all want our own space in which to unwind and forget about the sorrows of the day, but that doesn’t mean we all need to live in single-family, detached homes. In fact, if you’re looking for a way to really green-up your life, you may wish to consider an eco-flat that’s in a multi-family building.

Consumers aren’t the only ones feeling the crunch of the recession. Obviously, some big-business companies like General Motors are struggling in the face of trying financial times. But airlines are also experiencing setbacks as travellers curb their getaway plans in favor of taking staycations or having meetings through teleconferencing tools.