Monthly Archives: February 2011
Companies and Organizations Involved in Improving the Environment: Part 2
Google the online search engine and multimillion dollar company is helping to build a greener future. Google has covered the rooftops of eight building at the Googleplex CA headquarters with solar panels. This solution relieves stress off of the power … Continue reading
Companies and Organizations Involved in Improving the Environment: Part 1
Recycle San Diego is on a mission to reduce the amount of garbage that goes into our landfills. They provide a convenient and cost effective way to manage recycling in San Diego. They provide service to residential and commercial customers, picking up their old, discarded pieces of furniture and sends them to be turned into reclaimed furniture. Through their website you can learn more about recycling of plastic, glass, and paper.
Bottles and Cans is a great online recycling resource. There is information about the environment, recycling programs, and recycling location in California. They can teach you how to start a local recycling program; they even have a cash calculator. Continue reading
Solar Powered/Alternative Energy Products: Part 2
The Home Depot is a national home improvement chain with an online store. When working on a home improvement project like solar lighting or installing solar panels the Home Depot has many environmentally friendly products available. At some locations they offer informative classes. The fountains and outdoor lighting have small solar panels that charge batteries. These items can be rearranged around your home or yard without having to mess with wiring.
The people at Sunpower care about the environment, and it shows in their products and services. They see a world where solar power solutions are the future. Innovation and performance are factors that Sunpower puts into their work. They have residential and commercial applications. They seek to provide you with a product and a service that will end up saving you money on your electricity in the long run. Continue reading
Solar Powered/Alternative Energy Products: Part 1
Let’s face it, solar power is extremely clean and becoming more efficient and affordable. Brunton sells a series of solar panels and accessories. They sell a variety of batteries that can be charged with solar panels. They even sell a solar powered iPod charger. The waterproof SolarRoll can be rolled for storage, or used to power video equipment on a kayak or mountain peak, and a laptop in your back yard. Continue reading
Sustainable Furniture and Products Made from Recycled Plastics: Part 2
Plastic Recycling is a manufacturer of recycled plastic products out of Iowa Falls, Iowa. They specialize in landscaping components made from an environmentally friendly resource. Their products are custom molded, and because the process is inexpensive they turn the savings … Continue reading
Sustainable Furniture and Products Made from Recycled Plastics: Part 1
By the Yard is a family owned business that produces/sells over 90 types and styles of outdoor furniture constructed from HDPE recycled plastic. They produce table and chair sets in regular height, and my personal favorite, bar height. They also sell side tables, coffee tables, and planters. They offer benches, porch swings, and gliders. Among many other things they carry an entire line of Adirondack style chairs and lounges. Though not sold by this company, the furniture does accommodate cushions and umbrellas in the standard sizes. The company guarantees their products for 35 years against structural integrity. The furniture is made in the good old USA, as well as all the recycled plastics. Continue reading