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CFLs are simply miniature versions of full-sized fluorescents. They screw into standard lamp sockets, and give off light that looks just like the common incandescent bulbs - not like the fluorescent lighting we associate with factories and schools.

CFLs last up to ten times longer than incadescents. CFL’s are also about 4 times more efficient. A 22 watt CFL has almost the same light output as a 100 watt incandescent. CFLs use 50 - 80% less energy than incandescents.

The good news is that now CFL bulbs are becoming more common than ever and you can find standard sized bulbs to fit with all your lamps and sockets. CFLs are also less expensive than regular bulbs and in the long run you’re looking at real savings on your electric bill. CFLs come in a variety of shapes and two colors- either a whiter light or the same color as incandescent lights.

Try to use less paper

See if you can use the backs of already printed paper for printing new material. Use scrap paper that’s not being used instead of new sheafs of paper.

Plant trees

Trees absorb carbon dioxide which can negate the effects of pollution. Trees provide healthier and cleaner water and air. Trees are man’s best friend- they give us oxygen and freshen up stale air. You can understand now why many revelations were suddenly experienced by great philosophers and scientists in the forest.

Use Less Water

If you’re accustomed to taking 30 minute showers, try to cut that by half. Try not to over-tend and over-water your grass. Not only does it waste water, it also isn’t healthy for your plants. Reuse towels for a few uses before washing.

Buy Organic Produce

Regular fruits and vegetables are sprayed with pesticides which are good for bugs but bad for you. Organic produce is fuller, tastier, and healthier. Nothing can beat a naturally grown organic vegetable.

Conserving water is the most effective way of keeping your bathroom environmentally friendly. Karin, an environmentally conscious consumer who currently lives in Israel, discusses some cool tips.

Give your drain a rinse once a month with baking soda and vinegar to keep your pipes unclogged; one of our readers recommends lemon juice on the faucets to pull away the stone.

The bathroom is where we see, smell and feel life. It is also one of the places where when we are scrubbing our bods, we consume an alarming amount of the world’s most precious resource, water.

An average shower uses about 120 liters of water. Some Israelis shower more than once a day. That’s a lot of water going down the drain.

Delivering water to your home is an energy-depleting process. In some regions, half of all the electricity used by the city is spent pumping water to faucets. So not only are we wasting water when we are standing in the shower, we are also contributing to the burning of fossil fuels and global warming.

Apple has just released an unprecedented piece of tech and gadgetry that is known as their latest laptop version a.k.a. Macbook Air. One side advantage of this Macbook is that it is eco-friendly. Here’s what Mac World had to say about it:

Apple’s frequently been in the crosshairs of environmental group Greenpeace in recent years. Jobs offered information about the environmental goals behind the MacBook Air — it has a fully recyclable aluminum case, and is “the first” to have a mercury-free display with arsenic-free glass. All the circuit boards are BFR-free and PVC-free, and the retail packaging uses 56 percent less material than the MacBook packaging.”

Check out the link below

Eco-Friendly Hummer Clip

Whether your shopping around for a new car, or just want to check the “green” fuel efficient status of your car, here’s the site to go to:

Green Vehicle Guide

There is a new form of electric cars run on hydrogen fuel cells which is being tested seriously by Chevy. Chevrolet is launching “Project Driveway,” a test driving program where more than 100 fuel cell electric vehicles will be given to select consumers.

The cars are Chevy Equinox SUVs that receive hydrogen from three carbon fiber tanks to power an electric motor. The fuel cell Equinoxes get a range of about 150 miles on a single hydrogen fill-up.

The cars are modified Chevy Equinox crossover SUVs that draw hydrogen from three on-board, carbon fiber tanks to power an electric motor. In addition, a nickel-metal hydride battery pack captures and stores energy from a regenerative braking system to provide extra power when needed. The fuel cell Equinoxes get a range of about 150 miles on a single fill-up with 700-bar hydrogen.

The Equinox fuel cell cars run solely on hydrogen, which, at this point in time, is a drawback for the average consumer. Although we produce 40 billion kilograms of hydrogen globally every year–enough to power 130 million fuel cell-powered cars–hydrogen fueling stations are still scarce.

The vehicle features aren’t overwhelming–it goes zero to 60 in twelve seconds and has a maximum speed of about 100 miles per hour. Even though it doesn’t posess the ultimate prowess it’s stil very impressive considering the only thing that comes out of the exhaust pipe is water vapor. GM, the owner of Chevy is making serious headway with their current test in producing a fuel efficient hydrogen car for the average consumer.

India’s automaker Tata Motors is set and running to be the initial air compression car producer to hit the market. Tata Motors is joining other small companies like Tesla and breaking ground. It’s now official: we’re moving towards a greener world where we can be oil independent and stop funding terrorists.

Soaring gas prices as well as the general gas scarcity will be pushing these cars to the forefront. If what they say is true, within fifty years we’ll run out of oil. Air-powered cars are basically a dream come true. And of course the big name automakers are the last ones to jump on the bandwagon. It takes bright minded, innovative, daring CEOs from small comapnies with broad vision to make these dreams possible.

Yahoo Green discusses the production of the new Air Car:

The world’s first commercial compressed air-powered vehicle is rolling towards the production line. The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One engineer Guy Nègre, will be built by India’s largest automaker, Tata Motors.

The Air Car uses compressed air to push its engine’s pistons. It is anticipated that approximately 6000 Air Cars will be cruising the streets of India by 2008. If the manufacturers have no surprises up their exhaust pipes the car will be practical and reasonably priced. The CityCat model will clock out at 68 mph with a driving range of 125 miles.

Refueling is simple and will only take a few minutes. That is, if you live nearby a gas station with custom air compressor units. The cost of a fill up is approximately $2.00. If a driver doesn’t have access to a compressor station, they will be able to plug into the electrical grid and use the car’s built-in compressor to refill the tank in about 4 hours.

The compressed air technology is basically just a way of storing electrical energy without the need for costly, heavy, and occasionally toxic batteries. So, in a sense, this is an electric car. It just doesn’t have an electric motor.

Tata’s air car unfortunately may never make it to the U.S. because the light weight car wouldn’t hold very well in an American crash test. It is, however, expected to be shipped to around 12 countries around the world by next year, including Israel, South Africa, and Germany.

The Tesla roadster is a unique car, unlike any seen yet. It’s an all electric sports car produced by the company Tesla, a new start-up company which has boldy found its way into the oligarchy of major car manafacturers. All the cars produced in 2007 were sold instantly. There is already a back-order of hundreds of consumers who want to buy the car for 2008. The car doesn’t need to be charged for over 200 miles, which makes it a prime choice as the ultimate convenient, efficient, and anti-pollutionary car. It definitely wins the award for the greenest car of the year. On the same token, with its amazing performance abilities, it also wins the award for the best sports car of the year. Aaron Robinson discusses all the great benefits:

The battery-powered Tesla is based on a modified Lotus Elise chassis. Its maker, Tesla Motors, of San Carlos, California, claims it’ll zap 60 mph in four seconds, juice it to 130 mph, and spin the meter for up to 250 miles between charges (the GM EV1 did up to 150 miles). And, unlike the Lotus, the Tesla Signature One Hundred Collector’s Edition (the first 100 cars, in other words) will have a cup holder.

The company is named after inventor Nikola Tesla, who patented the first induction electric motor in 1888. Deliveries of the fully federalized two-seater are due to begin in mid-2007. Tesla claims it has deposits for 50 so far, no doubt because co-founder and CEO Martin Eberhard delivers a convincing sales pitch with the rapid cadence of an Uzi.

The car currently sells for $100,000 and is expected to decrease in price in the coming years. The car is in huge demand and Tesla is quickly producing many more. Tesla is the little new company who can forego the traditionalism of the oligarchy auto market and make it big.