Tapping Into Aquifers: Using The Playground To Extract Drinking Water

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....

Thermal Energy: Heat Your House With The Sun

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...

Reduce Your Water Bill: Training Your Potty

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...

Crowdfunding: How GoFundMe Helped Cleanup Hurricane Sandy

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...

Cradle-to-Cradle: Why Cellphone Recycling Is Just The Start

by Dan Clem | Uncategorized

Americans replace their cell phones on average every two years. E-waste has gone from a problem affecting only major developed countries to a full blown epidemic worldwide. In the US, many states are trying to encourage proper disposal of this toxic garbage by...

Price Drops In PV Solar: The Bright Future For Renewables

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...