Posts tagged buying
How does buying “green” products help the earth?
Oct 25th
Posted by largie in Green Products questions and...
Question by : How does buying “green” products help the earth? Are they like.. recyclable or something? I know it would make sense if they were, but some products just claim to be made with “earthly” things, and I’m wondering how that helps. But how does that help? It’s like.. they’re still producing non-earthy things. More >
Which is better buying a house then turn it to eco friendly or have a house build eco friendly?
Apr 3rd
Posted by largie in Eco friendly questions and answers
Question by WILDSTANG: Which is better buying a house then turn it to eco friendly or have a house build eco friendly? We are looking for the better way to have a eco friendly house. We want to be off the grid, refers to living in a self-sufficient manner without reliance on one or more More >
Five Things You Should Know When Buying Hybrid Cars
Dec 29th
Posted by largie in Hybrid Cars
Global warming, rising fuel costs, and all that drama has really forced automakers to manufacture an alternative to gasoline-powered cars. The result is the hybrid vehicle that surely makes everything nuts these days. That’s because hybrid cars have everything that you want to cut costs and reduce emissions. So if you’re a first-time buyer of More >
Why Buying a Hybrid Car Can Save You Money
Oct 30th
Posted by largie in Hybrid Cars
Fed up with paying too much for gas for your car? I can’t say I blame you considering the massive rise in fuel prices. Well it’s obvious that the price of gas isn’t ever going to be cheap again. So what can you do to save money on filling up your tank? Is getting a More >
Why Buying A Hybrid Car Makes You Feel Better
Oct 18th
Posted by largie in Hybrid Cars
A Hybrid Car is interesting for everyone who wants to save money at the gasstation and who cares about the environment. Small and economical cars are produced by more and more manufacturers. Even though a hybrid car can sometimes be somewhat more expensive than a normal car, it does pay off to buy one. Consider More >
Thinking of buying a cabin that’s “off grid.” Anyone have experience with solar power living?
Sep 24th
Posted by largie in Solar power questions and answers
I’m specifically wondering what kind of maintenance is involved with solar systems that power off grid homes. We would only be at the cabin a few days a month most of the time…except during long vacations. Is it even possible to maintain a total-home solar system in this kind of situation?
How does a small business go about buying a recycling bin for a rural community?
Sep 7th
Posted by largie in Recycling questions and answers
My husband and I recently purchaced a small business in a rual community. It is the perfect spot to set up a recycling center. I would like to know if their are grants available (federal or for the state of Illinois) to purchase and how to set up a recycling center.
How can I calculate if a hybrid car is worth buying?
Sep 5th
Posted by largie in Hybrid vehicles questions and...
I’ve seen plenty of calculators that only calculate the cost of gas savings for hybrid cars vs. both other hybrids and non-hybrids. But are there any calculators for figuring in initial purchase price, expected maintenance, and environmental factors? Even better, any that show a graph showing the “break even” point for that combined cost (e.g. More >
Does anyone know if the government is offering tax cuts for buying “green” products?
Sep 5th
Posted by largie in Green Products questions and...
I was just wondering because my company can install enviormentally friendly products in a persons home…but is the government doing anything to motivate the purchase of these products? What about flooring?
Are there any buying Co-Ops in Denver for organic food, green products etc?
Aug 16th
Posted by largie in Green Products questions and...
I know there’s a Co-Op in Boulder, but I would burn a lot of gas driving up there. I want to be a “greener’ consumer, but the retail store prices for these goods are very high. Even a club that meets informally that focuses on the “green economy” would be of interest, thanks!