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Light Bulbs - Save Energy, Save Money

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:37:00 +0000

Light bulbs can actually save you money! You may not have thought that light bulbs fit in well with your energy-saving plan, but if you choose light bulbs wisely, you may be surprised at what you save on electricity and on long-term costs. Long-term costs, such as replacing light bulbs, can have an overall effect on your budget, as can the sky rocketing costs of energy. First, when looking at bulbs, make note of the types of bulbs available. The most popular and widely used light bulb is the incandescent bulb. The incandescent bulb was the very first type of lighting availble and was invented by Thomas Edison. You can buy incandescent lights for ceiling fans, track lighting, tube shapes, and chandeliers. However, this type of light bulb is the least energy efficient.

Another type of bulb is the fluorescent light bulb, which is considered an energy saver. Fluorescent light bulbs come in both a tube shape and coiled shape for uses in businesses, office space, and a traditional socket for light bulbs. Halogen light bulbs are the most effective energy saving type of lighting for your home. Halogen lighting produces 50% more light than that of an incandescent bulb, but uses the exact same amount of energy. Halogen lights also last as 3 times as long as the incandescent bulb. As you shop for different light bulbs, think on a long-term basis. Look for life expectancy, which is technically how long the light bulb can be lit, and wattage. Halogen light bulbs have a longer life than both incandescent light bulbs and fluorescent bulbs.

Building Solar Panels to Save Energy

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:10:00 +0000

Solar energy can save you a lot of money if you build solar panels at home. Apart from cutting down expenses, you will also be contributing to the environment as solar energy is a healthy option. You can possibly power all of your house appliances with a solar energy system and you can build it at home. It is widely known that building solar panels is a much better and feasible option for most of the people, because it enables one to save even more cash. You will find a lot of items that are used in the construction of solar panels. You only need tools to put these things together and a few batteries to store solar energy.

If you go for readymade solar panels and ask someone to install them at your home then it will cost you too much. The solar panels available in the markets are ten times more expensive than the ones you can make at home and their installation cost will be high too. Basically some of the tools that are required for building a solar panel include plywood, thick glass and solar cells. You can watch online video tutorials to know about their installation and the best place to put these solar panels for maximum efficiency.

What Is CO2 Reduction Technology and How It Helps

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:38:00 +0000

CO2 is carbon dioxide - the gas that is emitted when fossil fuels are burnt. Since it is not possible to eliminate the use of fossil fuels completely, the Integrated Environmental Services (IES) has developed a CO2 reduction technology that breaks bond energy into two parts; graphite and oxygen. Here is a brief explanation of CO2 reduction technology and how it helps.What is CO2 Reduction Technology?Carbon dioxide is broken into two major components i.e. graphite and oxygen. This technology has proved to be a good fighter against carbon induced climatic change and environmental pollution. How Does CO2 Reduction Technology Help?If carbon could be reduced to its component form, not only will it help the climate but will also help the economy and industrial units of a nation.a. Better Climate The Earth's climate has gone through a drastic change in the past decade. Weather patterns have gone on the extreme and that is mainly attributed to the harmful gases being released in the environment. The world's population is rising at a rapid pace with increased reliance on electricity and vehicles based on fossil fuels have harmed the climate to a large extent.b. Healthy EnvironmentA healthy environment leads to healthy people who are eager to work towards a progressive economy. c. Economic GrowthThough fossil fuel is utilized for the world's leading mechanical devices, it is also responsible for the high level of crop production loss, natural disasters and numerous diseases that strikes people globally. While some suggest breaking up of components, others suggest storage of carbon dioxide. To curb harmful emissions, an amalgamation of technologies is to be used as this is a complex situation requiring high quality research and state of the art technologies.

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Go Green for Kids: Going Green Is Not Just for the Adults - It's Critical for Future Generations

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:31:00 +0000

Here are three go green for kids ideas to consider:Educational Games about the EnvironmentThere are many educational games available on the Internet that teach the kids about the environment. Computer games these days are interactive and fun, and will keep the children amused for hours on end. Some games include themes such as as how to save energy, and quiz shows on various green topics such as reducing waste.Educational information delivered in an easy to learn format, and special sound effects and animation will keep the kids occupied. If you haven't already explored the joy of educational games on the environment, it's time to get some games for the kids. Having fun whilst learning is the key to educating the kids about going green and the environment. Going Green in Your GardenYou can teach the kids to go green by getting them involved in activities around the house such as growing a vegetable garden. Teach them to nurture and water the plants every day, and watch their seedlings grow into young plants. It can be a rewarding experience for the kids to nurture young plants, and harvest them as fresh ingredients for use in dishes at home. Going to SchoolRather than take the car out of the garage, starting up the engine and heading a few blocks to drop the kids off at school, consider cycling or walking them to school. Forget about getting stuck in traffic jams when driving your kids to school. The older children can look out for the younger kids, and make sure that everyone gets to school safely.There are plenty more ways to entertain and educate the kids about the environment.

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Recycling Containers Can Assist Your Municipal Recycling Collection Program

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:57:00 +0000

One of the biggest impediments to a successful recycling collection program in public areas is the overall look of the recycling program itself. If the recycling program gives the impression of being cluttered, messy or dirty, then the collection, sorting and diversion rates decrease. The answer lies in your recycling bins. You will want to consider using recycling bins which are aesthetically pleasing and help ensure a clean sort. Recycling containers which are both decorative, pleasing and complement their surroundings can help set the tone for your recycling program. Choosing recycle bins which look great in a park or public place can really enhance the appeal of your collection program.

By simply adding a barrel topper with the opening of your choice (recycling circle, waste square, paper slot to name a few), you can convert your existing metal drums into functional sorting bins for waste and recycling collection.

The world of recycling bins has certainly come a long way. By implementing some of the new recycling containers available, you can complement any surrounding and give your collection program a clean and organized look.

Best Sources of Eco Friendly Alternative Energy

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:29:00 +0000

As our world population continues to expand, we continue to consume more non renewable resources in our fast paced and stressful lives. This includes paper, plastic, cans and glass. Do not drink bottled water, instead, purchase a re-usable bottle that can be washed and used again.

1. Recycle as much as you can. This includes paper, plastic, cans and glass. When a deposit is offered, return those items to receive it. Do not drink bottled water, instead, purchase a re-usable bottle that can be washed and used again.

2. Start to compost your kitchen scraps (not including meat and oils).

3. Drive less, purchase a vehicle that is more economical on gas or a hybrid vehicle. A vehicle that uses eco friendly alternative energy may qualify you for a government rebate or a tax break. In the summertime, hang your clothes to dry outside rather than using your clothes dryer. If it is available in your area, consider switching to natural gas for your home stove, dryer and heating needs.

4. Look into the installation of wind turbines and/or solar panels. These are fairly easy and economical to construct and install. Eco friendly alternative energy producers, such as wind turbines and solar panels are no longer reserved for rural areas.

Innovating for Our Alternative Energy Future - Book Review

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:21:00 +0000

Indeed, as the coordinator for a think tank I always like to discuss alternative energy solutions with the our various members. You see, I am a free-market capitalist and I am looking for the most efficient alternative energy innovations and inventions to power up our new future. The name of the book is;

"Experimenting with Energy Conservation" (a venture book) by Robert Gardner, Franklin Watts Publishers, New York, NY, (1992), 128 pages, ISBN: 0-531-12538-6.

The author Robert Gardner was a physical science, physics, chemistry, and biology teacher in Connecticut. And he is very well known in the library books sector, "as the master of this science experiment books." Did you know it's all about the conservation of energy? If you can wrap your mind around such things, then perhaps you can understand why energy is so important in the world today, and why we are beholden to the laws of physics each time we devise a new method to convert, or generate electricity, or energy. Since efficiency is the key, conservation is also extremely important. Consider the conversion rates of solar cells and how important that is to our alternative energy future and you will begin to see why you need to read this book.

You can read this book in one sitting, 3-4 hours.

Please think on it.

Alternative Energy Made Simple: It Is Now Smart To Choose Home Panel Solar Systems And Save Big

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:13:00 +0000

Home panel solar power is one expense that most homeowners should consider even when they already have paid off their mortgage.

Since power is a necessary expense, it should make sense to cut these types of costs - especially when the house is now free and clear.

How To Cut Power Costs

There is no reason to reduce power consumption if the cost is negligible to the homeowner. The modern home panel solar systems that are now available make the earlier models pale in comparison according to most experts in this field.

A bank of solar home panels is the centerpiece of this type of system and it makes great use of the modern technologies that has gone into these units.

The sun provides all of the input necessary to create electricity through the joining together of these panels to boost the output that is created.

Go Green With Home Panel Solar Systems

Another great feature of the modern home panel solar systems is that they are more eco-friendly than conventional power sources since they don't require any other energy source to actually create the electricity. With enough cells combined together, home panels solar units can provide enough power to run lighting, take care of major appliances or even a whole house in some cases. In the past it used to require an expert in order to get this type of system installed on your house. There is no better use of the sun's energy than to create useful power at home.

Alternative Energy

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:08:00 +0000

Today, alternative sources of energy are getting popularity all over the world. Alternative energy is cost-effective, renewable, eco friendly and easy to use. The most famous and developed types of alternative energy are solar energy, nuclear energy and hydro electricity. About 90% of the global energy comprises hydroelectricity. Also, this alternative source of energy accounts for 20% of the world's electricity. Hydroelectricity is one of the most popular, widely used and ancient form of alternative energy. Every form of alternative energy works on its own set of sources of energy. We can tap the ubiquitous form of alternative energy using solar panels, photovoltaic cells and solar calculators. Solar energy is used to keep homes warm and generating electricity.

Solar technology can be categorized into two major parts i.e., active solar and passive solar techniques. In passive solar technique sunlight converted into usable heat without using any active mechanical system. Few passive systems use conventional energy to control shutters, night insulation, dampers and other devices to enhance the collection the collection of solar energy.

Wind energy is one of the alternative sources of energy. Windmills are built to produce wind energy. The technology of wind energy is simple; therefore, can be replicated at any place with gusty winds. Nuclear energy is not so old mode of alternative energy. There are two ways of producing nuclear energy. Nuclear fusion reaction includes splitting on an atom.

Besides these alternative sources of energy, there are many sources also available.

5 Energy Saving Green Ideas to Help Save Energy Expenses

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:00 +0000

For this list of 5 energy saving green ideas, I should first mention a little something about "latent energy consumption". The fact is that whenever you switch off most appliances, these things are still drawing power and using up electricity! Green-minded people as well, might not realize the full impact on cutting down on latent energy consumption, so do keep these things in mind; any and all appliances which use a remote control (televisions, stereo systems, even some home computers), a digital readout display (such as microwave ovens, for example), or indicator LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes, such as those on cell phone chargers, battery chargers, etc.), all continue to use electricity as long as they remain plugged into the wall.

Energy Saving Green Idea #1;

Set up "stations" around your home... for instance, have an "entertainment station" - this is where you would plug in your TV, VCR, DVD player, stereo, and so on, into one of these power strips - this way, you can simply flip the power switch on the power strip panel, and all of the appliances plugged into it will cease consuming electricity at once.

Energy Saving Green Idea #2;

If you have these running and watch your kilowatt-hour meter while they are, it might just make your hair turn white... these consume cast amounts of electricity in very little time. A broom does just as well, and uses no electricity.

Energy Saving Green Idea #3;

Heat consumption is another thing - we can turn down our home's thermostat to a cooler temperature while we sleep under warm covers and turn it back up in the mornings. This alone can save tons of your hard-earned money, representing a considerable amount of saved expenses.

Energy Saving Green Idea #4;

Use the previous idea applied to another part of your house - your hot water heater. You can switch it on and off at opportune times, such as those mentioned above, in order to save huge amounts of energy expense which would otherwise be wasted.

Energy Saving Green Idea #5;

For this last little tip, let's talk about lighting and its relationship with heating and air conditioning. Because the sunlight that pours into your windows will also heat up your house in the hot summer, causing you to turn on the air conditioner - this takes up more electricity than the lighting does. Keeping the curtains shut also has a cooling effect on the house, so artificial lighting actually helps cut down on air conditioning expenses. Use these 5 energy saving green ideas to cut down on energy expenditure in your home, and you may find that your bills will be surprisingly cut down by more than half the cost.

New and Better Ways to Save Energy in the Home

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:35:00 +0000

Today, alternate solutions like the energy power saving device are available to families to prevent high electricity bills. Nonetheless, it is also every household's obligation to conserve energy through simple and basic ways. Putting an appliance in a standby mode continues to pull energy even when turned off.

Use a fan instead of an air conditioning unit this could save you a lot of money. Turn off the lights when not needed. Do the laundry using cold water instead of hot water. Remember that electricity is needed to heat the water so use tap water unless required otherwise. There are more ways to save energy just be creative and think of something that you think can contribute to saving.

Being small does not mean irrelevant, therefore never ignore quantity of power consumption on these objects.

And to add to the basic energy-saving ways, install the latest technology called the power save device. This piece of equipment can save up to 25% of energy consumption at home. Try the latest and new ways to save energy in the home. Get advice from alternate power solutions experts online and learn how it could be of help to your energy supplies while saving consumption at the same time.

Take 25% off on your electricity bills by simply learning the alternate solutions to save energy and by using the latest technology called the Power Save Device. Praneet Aron V. Wing has been interested in technology and abreast with the advances in relation to energy or gasoline consumption. Visit us at http://www.alternatepowersolution.com to know more about Power saving device.

Save Energy With Outdoor Solar Fairy Lights

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:31:00 +0000

Landscape lighting is fantastic! So in more recent years the concept of solar powered lights and other small electrical components like water pumps and fans around the outside of a home has caught on in a big way. Through it all though the evolution of outdoor solar lights did lead to a viable off the shelf product and that comes in the form of compact and convenient LED solar fairy lights, lights that come in a string just like classic Christmas lights but with a twist. That is that these lights run off of a small, easy to install solar panel that's all ready to go. Still more to keep in mind is that because these solar fairy lights are low voltage there's never a problem with shorts, or shocks. String lights like these are great for spiralling up the trunks of trees and this effect at night is stunning. Also for holiday decorations they're great for lighting up wire frame lawn decorations like big stars or sleighs.

So not only do they save money but self contained solar powered fairly lights save loads of time as well, and this makes a huge difference. Features like a stored electricity monitor that meters power as the battery runs low. What this means, is that in a low battery situation the power output is slowed to help to insure that the lights will remain running through the night. Still yet, other features include a total of 6 lighting modes such as standard blink, full on and synchronized flash.

Save Energy Costs With Any Office Space!

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:27:00 +0000

Business owners and managers alike are looking for ways to save energy costs in their office space. The following are some helpful tips on saving energy costs in any office space.

Lighting - Turning off lights every time a person leaves the premises is one of the easiest ways to save power and can be done by everyone. Small signs can be posted near the door or light switch to remind everyone to turn off the lights when not in use. In addition, replacing incandescent bulbs in desk lamps with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) can significantly decrease the monthly electric bill. By plugging machines such as the computer, monitor, phone charger, and desk lamps into a power strip, it would be easier to turn off those machines with a single switch whenever the desk is vacated for lunch, errands, or at the end of the day.

Computers - When a desk will be without personnel for a long period of time, be sure to turn off both the computer and monitor. If a company is able to provide laptops to employees, significant amount of energy can be saved. If the budget does not allow for laptops, be sure to purchase Energy Star qualified computers and peripherals.

The printer can then be assigned to a central, accessible location where employees can do photocopying and other office printing tasks. Finally, putting these energy-saving tips into actual use will have a great impact on a company, as well as the environment. Share the overall energy-saving success with the entire group and give appreciation to each member in working together to conserve energy and save money in the office space!

Easy Ways On How To Save Energy In My Home

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:20:00 +0000

Are you asking yourself how to save energy in my home?

Well there are many ways of saving home energy. A lot of them cost little or no money but can save you money.

1. Turn off Lights
Most people don't realize how much energy they could save simply by turning the light off when leaving a room. It's simple, easy, doesn't cost anything but saves an unbelievable amount of energy over a year and that saves you money. It is estimated the average household could save up to $50 or more per year, just by switching off unused lights around the home.

2. Switch to Energy-Saving Light bulbs
You can help yourself even more by switching to energy efficient light bulbs. Technology is moving on and energy-saving bulbs are a part of it and they are much better for the environment as well.

This measure alone could save you up to $500 on your annual energy bills.

There are a number of ways to upgrade your homes insulation. Replacing your windows with modern double-glazing ones and insulated steel doors are really a great idea but will cost you a fair amount of money. However, having good quality windows will help maximize your home's value

Many of these jobs are easy even for a DIY'er, and they will each save you money over time.

HERBAL

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:56:00 +0000

understanding Herbs
Herbal term usually associated with plants that are not woody or herbaceous plants that are. In the world of medicine, the term herb has a wider meaning, ie all types of plants and all parts of which contain one or more active ingredients that can be used as drugs (therapeutic). For example forest noni (Morinda citrifolia) containing Morindin, anti-cancer active ingredient; Centella asiatica (asiatica Centela) containing asiaticoside useful for skin problems and increase IQ.

Herbalogi
Herbalogi derived from the word 'herb' which means the plants and 'logy' or 'logos' which means knowledge. Thus Herbalogi is the study of everything related to plants. In the world of medicine herbalogi understood as a concept or method of treatment using ingredients derived from herbs (medicinal plants).

THE NEED FOR EMISSION REDUCTION

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:14:00 +0000

About 30 per cent of sunlight is scattered back into space by the outer atmosphere, but the rest reaches the earth's surface, which reflects it in the form of a calmer, more slow-moving type of energy called infrared radiation. Infrared radiation is carried slowly aloft by air currents, and its eventual escape into space is delayed by greenhouse gases such as water vapour, carbon dioxide, ozone, and methane.

* Human activities are making the blanket "thicker" -- the natural levels of these gases are being supplemented by emissions of carbon dioxide from the burning of coal, oil, and natural gas; by additional methane and nitrous oxide produced by farming activities and changes in land use; and by several long-lived industrial gases that do not occur naturally.

* These changes are happening at unprecedented speed. If emissions continue to grow at current rates, it is almost certain that atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide will double from pre-industrial levels during the 21st century. * The result, known as the "enhanced greenhouse effect," is a warming of the earth's surface and lower atmosphere. The IPCC assesses with very high confidence that the globally averaged net effect of human activities since 1750 has been one of warming. * A rise in temperature will be accompanied by changes in climate -- in such things as cloud cover, precipitation, wind patterns, and the duration of seasons. * Carbon dioxide is responsible for over 60 per cent of the "enhanced greenhouse effect." Currently, atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide are rising by over 10 per cent every 20 years.

Lighting is one major area of electricity consumption and it is estimated that about 19% of global electricity is consumed for lighting. This comprises of both indoor and outdoor lighting. Manually controlling the lighting circuits is laborious and is prone to errors and unaffordable costs calling for reliable automation systems to save on cost and energy. The lighting automation offers a substantial scope for conservation and there by contributing to reduction of Green house Gases. Many of the efforts are being recognized under Clean Development Mechanism called CDM leading to grant of Carbon Credits either as CER's or VER's eligible for carbon trading.

The device behaves erratically due to dust accumulation on the sensor window.

The device failure due to rain.

The device failure due to short circuit in the load line.

The device failure due to thermal factors.

The experience regarding timers

Many timers mostly mechanical type are available in the country and many users have resorted to them as next best solution due to poor performance of light sensor based Automation solutions in India. Power failure and interruption have also called for resetting of clock in some timer models, which calls for a laborious service that negated the very purpose of Automation. The only advantage, which a timer enjoys, is that it can be a part of the panel and so the outdoor-induced factors like dust, rain etc are minimized.

Gasoline drilled in the Garden Cassava

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:12:00 +0000

Cassava is processed into bioethanol, a substitute for a premium. According to Dr Ir H Soerawidjaja Tatang, from Tcknik Chemistry Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB), one source of cassava starch. Complex carbohydrates starch compounds. Before fermented, starch is converted into glucose, a more simple carbohydrates. To break down starch, need the help of the fungus Aspergillus sp. Fungi that produce enzymes that play a role gliikoamilase alfamilase and parse the starch into simple sugars glucose alias. After the sugar, bam fermented into ethanol.

Then how to process cassava into ethanol? The following steps of making bioethanol made from cassava that dilerapkan Tatang H Soerawidjaja. The following processing capacity of 10 liters per day.

1. 125 kg of fresh cassava peel, all kinds of dapal utilized. Clean and cut up into small sized.

2. Dry cassava that has been chopped up to a maximum of 16% water content. Just dried cassava into dried cassava. The goal is to make it more durable so that manufacturers can save a backup of raw materials

3.Masukkan 25 kg of dried cassava into a stainless tank with a capacity of 120 liters of the eel, then add water until it reaches a volume of 100 liters. Heat the dried cassava to 100 "C for 0.5 hours. Stir until it becomes mush boiled cassava and thickens.

4. Chill the cassava porridge, and enter into the langki saccharification. Saccharification is the process of decomposition of starch into glucose. Once cool, enter the Aspergillus fungus that will break down starch into glucose. To decipher the 100 liters of cassava starch slurry. need 10 liters of solution of the fungus Aspergillus or 10% of the total pulp. The concentration of the fungus reaches 100-million cells / ml. Sebclum used, Aspergilhis dikuhurkan on cassava pulp that has been cooked earlier that the chemical properties of adaptive with dried cassava pulp. Fungi proliferate and work break down starch

5.Dua hours later, cassava porridge turns into two layers: water and sediment of sugar. Stir again already starch into sugar, then put into fermentation tanks. However, before the fermentable sugar ensure a maximum of 17-18% starch solution. It is the preferred maximum sugar content Saccharomyces unluk bacteria live and work down sugar into alcohol. If lebth high sugar content, add water until it reaches the desired level. Otherwise, add the sugar solution in order to achieve maximum sugar content.

6 Close tightly to prevent contamination of the fermentation tank and Saccharomyces work more optimally break down glucose. Anaerobic fermentation takes place alias does not require oxygen. In order for optimal fermentation, keep the temperature at 28-32 "C and pH 4.5 to 5.5.

7. After 2-3 days, the solution turns starch into 3 layers. The bottom layer of sediment protein. On top of water, and ethanol. The results of fermentation is called beer containing 6-12% ethanol

8.Sedot ethanol solution with a plastic tube through a 1 micron filter paper to filter sediment proteins.

9. Although it has been filtered, ethanol still bercampurair. To separate them, do the distillation or refining. Heat the mixture of water and ethanol at a temperature of 78 "C or equivalent boiling point of ethanol. At that temperature first ethanol evaporates rather than boiling water 100 ° C. The ethanol vapor is passed through a submerged pipe and the water so condensed back into liquid ethanol.

10 The results of distillation of 95% ethanol and insoluble in gasoline. In order larul, ethanol yield of 99% is required or called dry ethanol. Therefore, it is necessary distillation absorbent. 95% ethanol was heated 100 "C. At temperatures Ilu, ethanol and water evaporate. Steam both then passed into a pipe whose walls are coated zeolite or starch. Zeolite will absorb the remaining moisture content of 99% ethanol to obtain a ready dieampur denganbensin. Ten liters of 99% ethanol, requiring 120-130 lifer beer produced from 25 kg of dried cassava

go green

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:10:00 +0000

10 Ways to Go Green and Save Green

How can we live lightly on the Earth and save money at the same time? Staff members at the Worldwatch Institute, a global environmental organization, share ideas on how to GO GREEN and SAVE GREEN at home and at work. To learn more about Worldwatch's efforts to create am environmentally sustainable society that meets human needs.

Climate change is in the news. It seems like everyone's "going green." We're glad you want to take action, too. Luckily, many of the steps we can take to stop climate change can make our lives better. Our grandchildren-and their children-will thank us for living more sustainably. Let's start now.

We've partnered with the Million Car Carbon Campaign to help you find ways to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. This campaign is uniting conscious consumers around the world to prevent the emissions-equivalent of 1 million cars from entering the atmosphere each year.

Keep reading for 10 simple things you can do today to help reduce your environmental impact, save money, and live a happier, healthier life. For more advice, purchase State of the World 2010 - Transforming Cultures: From Consumerism to Sustainability, a report from 60 renowned researchers and practitioners on how to reorient cultures toward sustainability.

Save energy to save money.

Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.
Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) when your older incandescent bulbs burn out.
Unplug appliances when you're not using them. Or, use a "smart" power strip that senses when appliances are off and cuts "phantom" or "vampire" energy use.
Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating the water.
Use a drying rack or clothesline to save the energy otherwise used during machine drying.

Save water to save money.

Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills too.
Install a low-flow showerhead. They don't cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your investment.
Make sure you have a faucet aerator on each faucet. These inexpensive appliances conserve heat and water, while keeping water pressure high.
Plant drought-tolerant native plants in your garden. Many plants need minimal watering. Find out which occur naturally in your area.

Less gas = more money (and better health!).

Walk or bike to work. This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity.
Consider telecommuting if you live far from your work. Or move closer. Even if this means paying more rent, it could save you money in the long term.
Lobby your local government to increase spending on sidewalks and bike lanes. With little cost, these improvements can pay huge dividends in bettering your health and reducing traffic.

Eat smart.

If you eat meat, add one meatless meal a week. Meat costs a lot at the store-and it's even more expensive when you consider the related environmental and health costs.
Buy locally raised, humane, and organic meat, eggs, and dairy whenever you can. Purchasing from local farmers keeps money in the local economy.
Watch videos about why local food and sustainable seafood are so great.
Whatever your diet, eat low on the food chain [pdf]. This is especially true for seafood.

Skip the bottled water.

Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it generates large amounts of container waste.
Bring a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum rather than plastic, with you when traveling or at work.
Check out this short article for the latest on bottled water trends.

Think before you buy.

Go online to find new or gently used secondhand products. Whether you've just moved or are looking to redecorate, consider a service like craigslist or FreeSharing to track down furniture, appliances, and other items cheaply or for free.
Check out garage sales, thrift stores, and consignment shops for clothing and other everyday items.
When making purchases, make sure you know what's "Good Stuff" and what isn't.
Watch a video about what happens when you buy things. Your purchases have a real impact, for better or worse.

Borrow instead of buying.

Borrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and movies. This saves money, not to mention the ink and paper that goes into printing new books.
Share power tools and other appliances. Get to know your neighbors while cutting down on the number of things cluttering your closet or garage.

Buy smart.

Buy in bulk. Purchasing food from bulk bins can save money and packaging.
Wear clothes that don't need to be dry-cleaned. This saves money and cuts down on toxic chemical use.
Invest in high-quality, long-lasting products. You might pay more now, but you'll be happy when you don't have to replace items as frequently (and this means less waste!).

Keep electronics out of the trash.

Keep your cell phones, computers, and other electronics as long as possible.
Donate or recycle them responsibly when the time comes. E-waste contains mercury and other toxics and is a growing environmental problem.
Recycle your cell phone.
Ask your local government to set up an electronics recycling and hazardous waste collection event.

Make your own cleaning supplies.

Join the Million Car Carbon Campaign by purchasing your Earth-Aid kit today.

The big secret: you can make very effective, non-toxic cleaning products whenever you need them. All you need are a few simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap.
Making your own cleaning products saves money, time, and packaging-not to mention your indoor air quality.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle + Repair

noreply@blogger.com (rachmad afriantoro) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:36:00 +0000

You've heard the term 3R above the often echoed by many environmentalists. 3R's are Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. We will add it into 4R 3R in the presence of Repair.
Reduce means we reduce the use of materials that could damage the environment. Reduce also means reducing spending on goods that you are not "too" need such as new clothes, or whatever additional accessories which in essence is a reduction in demand. Reduce also use tissue paper with a handkerchief, reduce paper use in offices with a print preview before printing so that no one, read online newspapers, and others.
Reuse means use again his own such as for example to give your used clothes to the orphans. But the closest is to provide clothes that are too small on your brother or sister, other than that baby clothes are just a few months of use is still good and can be given to relatives in need.
Recycle is a recycling of goods. The simplest is to recycle your organic waste at home, using plastic bottles of drinking water used or anything as a potted plant, to recycle waste paper to a paper return. Recycling on a large scale has not been the custom in Indonesia. The trash that differentiate between organic and non-organic is not the way. Eventually even more militant environment to recycle creatively and pass it to more people than the government.
Repair to make 3R 4R. Repair is much forgotten by many people, and this is actually the most important thing in Indonesia. Repair is the restoration effort for the sake of the environment. Examples of repair of damaged goods so that we can use again as we fix the broken-down shoes because then we do not need to buy new shoes. Another thing is the reforestation or greater improvement in this critical area because we could have a larger catchment area and hold an abundance of water that could cause landslides. Planting of mangroves is also an environmental improvement. Retreading tires also repair so that we can reuse.
There are so many things we can do the repair itself and indispensable in Indonesia. Most important is the creativity and the willingness of because without a strong desire, throw garbage on the street becomes easy. But if you are already familiar with the life that respects the environment, then you can easily refrain.