The three C's of eco-gardening are:
1.Conserve water
2.Choose plants wisely
3.Compost garden and kitchen waste
How to reduce the need for water
There are several easy ways you can conserve water.
• Water early in the day or late at night so you lose as little water as possible to evaporation.
• Use soaker hoses instead of sprinklers or apply directly from a watering can. This waters root systems instead of plant leaves, where water will evaporate.
• Water deeply, but infrequently. This encourages roots to grow deeper, which better enables them to survive dry months.
• Mulch. Whether you use organic material or gravel, this helps soil retain moisture.
• Use rain barrels to catch runoff from your roof. You can run a soaker hose from the bottom of the barrel to irrigate a nearby section of your garden.
• Recycle "grey" water from your bath if you use biodegradable soap.
How to choose plants
Choosing the right plants and picking the right location for them is key to conserving water. Ask your gardening centre to help you select plants that won't need watering past the adolescent stage, when the root system is established. Perennials chosen carefully to suit the location and soil should be able to survive long dry periods without water.
Grass lawns are always thirsty, require significant weeding (or chemicals) to stay weed-free and are labour-intensive. If you plant ground covers that need less watering and less maintenance, you'll have more time to enjoy your garden.
Continued...
Monday, April 27, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
EARTH DAY 2009 : let's help the earth
The sheer number of "green" options we can do is astounding. And, because it completely overwhelming (not to mention impossible) to try to do what makes sense to stop worrying about things that ultimately does not matter.
Instead, focus on areas where your actions will maximize the difference. Changes that you eat as you around, and how to use energy at home (and work) will have the greatest impact on the planet.
This does not mean that things do not lay down. They do, but some more than others.
Do not emphasize these three classic choices because they do not make much difference:
Cloth or disposable diapers? All the diapers have an impact on the environment. Disposable diapers are often bleached with chlorine (a very polluting process), and eventually, eventually clogging up landfills. Cloth diapers are usually made from conventional cotton, and require energy, water, and (sometimes) harsh detergents to wash them. There are more environmentally friendly alternatives such as organic cotton cloth diapers and disposables to abandon chlorine, chlorinated lime, but in general, one choice is better than others so pick something that is convenient for you.
Paper or plastic bag? Like diapers, it's a toss up. Production of paper bags is the energy and water intensive. Plastic bags are made from petroleum and can cause harm to wildlife, when they make their way into large water bodies. Unlike diapers, there is another choice you can do: Carry your own reusable bag when you can. Not your thing? Reuse or recycle that bag when you're done with it and move on to another.
Disposable cups or ceramic mugs? This is not a "major sin against the environment to use separate paper or plastic cup," according to the Consumer Guide to effective environmental choices: Practical Advice from the Union of Concerned Scientists. The group said throwing cups occupy little space in landfills and do not require much energy to make. But he said you should not be wasteful, simply because "a few dozen (or even several hundred) disposable cups a year will have little impact on the environment." The result? Use a mug that, when possible (especially at work or at home), but do not feel guilty when you can not.
Instead, the attention of your time and energy on these more important events that will benefit the planet and save your money:
Eat less meat. Livestock is one of the most significant contributors to the long list of environmental problems resulting from climate change to deforestation to water pollution. No one offers you go vegetarian, but all you can do to cut back on meat will be of great importance. Start by trimming its share of about three ounces (the size of a deck of playing cards), suggested Aaron Huertas of the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Take good care of your car. Tuning your engine by replacing your air filter and motor oil on a regular basis, as well as maintaining proper inflated tires will improve your car in fuel economy by 8% to 20%, according to Jenny Powers at the Natural Resources Defense.
Make changes in how you do your laundry. Wash clothes in cold water. Up to 90 percent of energy used for washing clothes goes to heating water, according to the Ministry of Energy. Rack even greater savings on air-drying, some of your clothes.
Want to do more (or something else)?
All you can do to drive, or the difference will be less effective. Bundle of assignments, online shop, stroll, bike and take public transport when you can. Try carpooling or telecommuting one day a week. When it came time to buy a new car, buy the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the class of car you want.
There are countless ways you can save energy (and money) at home. Here's a short list of free and inexpensive ways to make a difference (in order from least to most exposure): to the unnecessary lights, unplug the extra refrigerator, use of energy-saving mode devices, install a programmable thermostat, seal large air leaks, or add insulation to your attic.
Instead, focus on areas where your actions will maximize the difference. Changes that you eat as you around, and how to use energy at home (and work) will have the greatest impact on the planet.
This does not mean that things do not lay down. They do, but some more than others.
Do not emphasize these three classic choices because they do not make much difference:
Cloth or disposable diapers? All the diapers have an impact on the environment. Disposable diapers are often bleached with chlorine (a very polluting process), and eventually, eventually clogging up landfills. Cloth diapers are usually made from conventional cotton, and require energy, water, and (sometimes) harsh detergents to wash them. There are more environmentally friendly alternatives such as organic cotton cloth diapers and disposables to abandon chlorine, chlorinated lime, but in general, one choice is better than others so pick something that is convenient for you.
Paper or plastic bag? Like diapers, it's a toss up. Production of paper bags is the energy and water intensive. Plastic bags are made from petroleum and can cause harm to wildlife, when they make their way into large water bodies. Unlike diapers, there is another choice you can do: Carry your own reusable bag when you can. Not your thing? Reuse or recycle that bag when you're done with it and move on to another.
Disposable cups or ceramic mugs? This is not a "major sin against the environment to use separate paper or plastic cup," according to the Consumer Guide to effective environmental choices: Practical Advice from the Union of Concerned Scientists. The group said throwing cups occupy little space in landfills and do not require much energy to make. But he said you should not be wasteful, simply because "a few dozen (or even several hundred) disposable cups a year will have little impact on the environment." The result? Use a mug that, when possible (especially at work or at home), but do not feel guilty when you can not.
Instead, the attention of your time and energy on these more important events that will benefit the planet and save your money:
Eat less meat. Livestock is one of the most significant contributors to the long list of environmental problems resulting from climate change to deforestation to water pollution. No one offers you go vegetarian, but all you can do to cut back on meat will be of great importance. Start by trimming its share of about three ounces (the size of a deck of playing cards), suggested Aaron Huertas of the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Take good care of your car. Tuning your engine by replacing your air filter and motor oil on a regular basis, as well as maintaining proper inflated tires will improve your car in fuel economy by 8% to 20%, according to Jenny Powers at the Natural Resources Defense.
Make changes in how you do your laundry. Wash clothes in cold water. Up to 90 percent of energy used for washing clothes goes to heating water, according to the Ministry of Energy. Rack even greater savings on air-drying, some of your clothes.
Want to do more (or something else)?
All you can do to drive, or the difference will be less effective. Bundle of assignments, online shop, stroll, bike and take public transport when you can. Try carpooling or telecommuting one day a week. When it came time to buy a new car, buy the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the class of car you want.
There are countless ways you can save energy (and money) at home. Here's a short list of free and inexpensive ways to make a difference (in order from least to most exposure): to the unnecessary lights, unplug the extra refrigerator, use of energy-saving mode devices, install a programmable thermostat, seal large air leaks, or add insulation to your attic.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Use water for car fuel (Water Power Car)
Fort Herman LTD 1978 came to be known as The Green Machine. Using a modified propane carburetor, Herman LTD converted to run on hydrogen in 1980. Due to the low mass energy density of hydrogen, Herman was able to obtain only a little over half the power of induction motor with the traditional system.
Herman is used because only a single cell, I think you have to do the 3 cells wired in series such as Archie Blue Peter Dingel and design. Application - 3-4 "in diameter. SS tube 8" long (cells) by welding. Put your SS number plates within each cell. gas lines coming out of high value through a check at the bottom of the next cell. Use rubber stoppers ends with hose clamps so that if he ever blows blowing off the tops and the water is drained and explosion is more lenient with.
You need more hydrogen molecules grouped together as time passes by 3 cells in the fuel injection propane IMPCO carburetor. SAE is in gasoline, higher octane (hydrochloric acid, ortho) before entering the chamber fuel injection. first H2 O, and O2 and O4 and H4 then H8? Who is the math here? I'm not him. Peter can tell you.
There are para-ortho-hydrogen and hydrogen molecules. Ortho-hydrogen molecules and the group will stick together, as they pass through 3 or more cells that group together, increasingly, its proton travels in the same direction, when finally sent to the combustion chamber having 2 -1 / 2 times the explosive energy than gasoline!
Para-hydrogen, hydrogen molecules are to be implemented in whole, but the protons repel each other, so the group does not, that are less than combustive ortho-hydrogen. If ortho produce hydrogen, then this also creates deuterium, which is what you want. deuterium accumulated in the cylinder walls, the values of helping the oxidation happening.
Stan now uses a high width of cells with 3 tubes in a large tube. 12 "diva. And about 24" tall. Go look at your files.
To increase the power of hydrogen, deuterium irradiated to do. The extra proton was more than sufficient to allow the engine to achieve full power. Deuterium is good to get built up in your piston walls, from the hydrogen from water so the exhaust will not rust in the engine. AMSCO say synthetic oil helps to deal with the best water in the oil, which helps to vaporize the water molecules.
Unfortunately, state officials decided the radioactive source under the hood is not safe for widespread use. However, to allow Herman to continue driving the car and put about 30, 000 miles on hydrogen cars in operation. Realizing the technology can be improved, Herman returned to the drawing board.
It is a bit of irony in that is exactly what a Ballard fuel cell is also when in use in the new hybrid cars. The Ballard fuel cell to produce hydrogen is radioactively burn mixed with air and gasoline. The new hybrid cars are as safe, except using 1 / 2 gas and 1 / 2 power. The hybrids also contain radioactive batteries. The only difference was Herman's Wonderful car ran free and the new hybrid cars, you still have to buy gasoline.
If the average Green Dancing Machine Herman was at the heart of every reader who goes through a brain. Addicted to oil which is driving to work, paying the highest corp. the largest profit in American history ever! Last quarter 2004 profit of Exxon / Mobil surpassed the record for the biggest gain of 8 quarter million dollars. We are all guilty, unless the work on foot or riding a bike to enjoy an electric train.
The Green Machine also working on board electrolysis, which means to fill the tank of gas, Herman poured into distilled water.
certificate and a little electrolyte is KOH (1-5% solution in water, is all)
Yes there is a car that runs on water. " The car is parked in the research facilities at MTSU.
Like the Tesla statue at Niagara Falls, NY, is formed to one side. And Edison's bust is too big in the middle with lights shine on it. and even invented AC electricity, which is angry with the invention of Tesla AC and DC who made his look inefficient. Today, in our homes, we use AC electricity. May also have free wireless electricity. JP Morgan stop funding Tesla tower free electricity, because I could not find where to put the meter.
Herman is used because only a single cell, I think you have to do the 3 cells wired in series such as Archie Blue Peter Dingel and design. Application - 3-4 "in diameter. SS tube 8" long (cells) by welding. Put your SS number plates within each cell. gas lines coming out of high value through a check at the bottom of the next cell. Use rubber stoppers ends with hose clamps so that if he ever blows blowing off the tops and the water is drained and explosion is more lenient with.
You need more hydrogen molecules grouped together as time passes by 3 cells in the fuel injection propane IMPCO carburetor. SAE is in gasoline, higher octane (hydrochloric acid, ortho) before entering the chamber fuel injection. first H2 O, and O2 and O4 and H4 then H8? Who is the math here? I'm not him. Peter can tell you.
There are para-ortho-hydrogen and hydrogen molecules. Ortho-hydrogen molecules and the group will stick together, as they pass through 3 or more cells that group together, increasingly, its proton travels in the same direction, when finally sent to the combustion chamber having 2 -1 / 2 times the explosive energy than gasoline!
Para-hydrogen, hydrogen molecules are to be implemented in whole, but the protons repel each other, so the group does not, that are less than combustive ortho-hydrogen. If ortho produce hydrogen, then this also creates deuterium, which is what you want. deuterium accumulated in the cylinder walls, the values of helping the oxidation happening.
Stan now uses a high width of cells with 3 tubes in a large tube. 12 "diva. And about 24" tall. Go look at your files.
To increase the power of hydrogen, deuterium irradiated to do. The extra proton was more than sufficient to allow the engine to achieve full power. Deuterium is good to get built up in your piston walls, from the hydrogen from water so the exhaust will not rust in the engine. AMSCO say synthetic oil helps to deal with the best water in the oil, which helps to vaporize the water molecules.
Unfortunately, state officials decided the radioactive source under the hood is not safe for widespread use. However, to allow Herman to continue driving the car and put about 30, 000 miles on hydrogen cars in operation. Realizing the technology can be improved, Herman returned to the drawing board.
It is a bit of irony in that is exactly what a Ballard fuel cell is also when in use in the new hybrid cars. The Ballard fuel cell to produce hydrogen is radioactively burn mixed with air and gasoline. The new hybrid cars are as safe, except using 1 / 2 gas and 1 / 2 power. The hybrids also contain radioactive batteries. The only difference was Herman's Wonderful car ran free and the new hybrid cars, you still have to buy gasoline.
If the average Green Dancing Machine Herman was at the heart of every reader who goes through a brain. Addicted to oil which is driving to work, paying the highest corp. the largest profit in American history ever! Last quarter 2004 profit of Exxon / Mobil surpassed the record for the biggest gain of 8 quarter million dollars. We are all guilty, unless the work on foot or riding a bike to enjoy an electric train.
The Green Machine also working on board electrolysis, which means to fill the tank of gas, Herman poured into distilled water.
certificate and a little electrolyte is KOH (1-5% solution in water, is all)
Yes there is a car that runs on water. " The car is parked in the research facilities at MTSU.
Like the Tesla statue at Niagara Falls, NY, is formed to one side. And Edison's bust is too big in the middle with lights shine on it. and even invented AC electricity, which is angry with the invention of Tesla AC and DC who made his look inefficient. Today, in our homes, we use AC electricity. May also have free wireless electricity. JP Morgan stop funding Tesla tower free electricity, because I could not find where to put the meter.
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