by Dan Clem | Environment, Uncategorized
In an ideal world, we would not need to tap into our aquifers, but this is not the case, especially with the changing weather patterns due to global warming and the resources required for desalination with current technology, not to mention, the necessity of an ocean....
by Dan Clem | Environment, Uncategorized
Saving energy, and keeping your home warm can be a challenge. Luckily, the sun supplies us with ample amounts of energy that can be converted into electricity, or even simpler, captured using high thermal mass materials. While you may not be familiar with the term...
by Dan Clem | Environment, Uncategorized
Save thousands of gallons of water a year with a two-button conversion kit for your toilet. Originally an Australian invention, the two button toilet is becoming the standard for toilet manufacturers around the world. Designed in 1980 by Bruce Thompson, the original...
by Dan Clem | Environment, Uncategorized
With barely two months into the year, crowdfunding continues to be a major theme in the headlines. Kickstarter alone earned $480 million in 2013. Other players in the segment are blossoming too, like Indie Go-Go. In the first month of 2014, the younger, crazier...
by Dan Clem | Environment, Uncategorized
When the sun is shining, there is energy to be made but up until recently in the United States, large-scale installations haven’t been a priority. Recent price drops in PV solar may be the beginning of the tipping point for mainstream adoption. A significant...
by Dan Clem | Environment, Uncategorized
Did you know a single occupant home with an old toilet will use an estimated 27,000 liters of water per year? Grey water, is a great way to collect and reuse water from places like the sink and shower, to flush your toilets and irrigate your landscape. The benefits...