http://ecofriendlytip.com Check out the Latest Green News and Tips Today Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:04:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/11/03/savortex-announce-the-worlds-most-energy-efficient-and-sustainable-eco-smart-hand-dryer/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/11/03/savortex-announce-the-worlds-most-energy-efficient-and-sustainable-eco-smart-hand-dryer/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:01:57 +0000 Press http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=8638 The Vortex 550 Recovers Energy In Use And Allows Customers To Control The Temperature Just By Moving Their Hands.

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]]> http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/10/25/go-with-eco-friendly-christmas-lights/feed/ 0 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/29/ikea-powers-up-solar-energy-system%e2%80%99s-panels-at-covina-ca-store/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/29/ikea-powers-up-solar-energy-system%e2%80%99s-panels-at-covina-ca-store/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:34:38 +0000 Rokai http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=8066 COVINA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today officially plugged-in the solar energy system installed at its San Gabriel Valley store in Covina, California. The 57,000-square-foot PV array consists of a 451-kW system, built with 2,002 panels. IKEA Covina’s program will produce approximately 651,800 kWh of clean electricity annually, the equivalent of reducing [...]

]]> http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/29/ikea-powers-up-solar-energy-system%e2%80%99s-panels-at-covina-ca-store/feed/ 0 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/20/green-minded-autumn-escapes/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/20/green-minded-autumn-escapes/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:59:29 +0000 Rokai http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=7900 The summer is over, the kids are back at school and the whole country breathes a collective sigh, preparing itself for a tough couple of months of hard work and rapidly deteriorating weather conditions. But don’t give into the gloom – your new ‘me’ time means you can try new things, such as a weekend [...]

]]> http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/20/green-minded-autumn-escapes/feed/ 0 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/17/golden-eagle-distributors-inc-receives-first-compressed-natural-gas-vehicle-from-ryder/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/17/golden-eagle-distributors-inc-receives-first-compressed-natural-gas-vehicle-from-ryder/#comments Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:09:03 +0000 Rokai http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=7831 TUCSON, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc. hosted a green ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday to celebrate the arrival of their first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fleet vehicle. Golden Eagle, in partnership with Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), is converting its entire heavy duty fleet in Tucson to Compressed Natural Gas vehicles by the end of 2011. [...]

]]> http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/09/17/golden-eagle-distributors-inc-receives-first-compressed-natural-gas-vehicle-from-ryder/feed/ 0 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/08/30/level-3-data-centre-facilities-in-london-and-amsterdam-powered-by-100-percent-renewable-energy/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/08/30/level-3-data-centre-facilities-in-london-and-amsterdam-powered-by-100-percent-renewable-energy/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:02:21 +0000 Press http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=7429 Level 3 Data Centre Facilities in London and Amsterdam Powered by 100 Percent Renewable Energy PR Newswire — August 30, 2011 LONDON, August 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) today announced that it has taken significant steps toward decreasing its carbon footprint by relying solely on renewable energy for commercial power [...]

]]> http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/08/30/level-3-data-centre-facilities-in-london-and-amsterdam-powered-by-100-percent-renewable-energy/feed/ 0 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/08/30/mercedes-benz-s350-bluetec-joins-ustas-green-mission-for-2011-us-open/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/08/30/mercedes-benz-s350-bluetec-joins-ustas-green-mission-for-2011-us-open/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:17:52 +0000 Rokai http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=7427 MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — As the Official Vehicle of the US Open, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is returning to the courts in Flushing with the all new S350 BlueTEC clean-diesel sedan that is part of its fleet of vehicles used for athletes, staff and officials while supporting the USTA’s commitment to green initiatives. [...]

]]> http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/08/30/mercedes-benz-s350-bluetec-joins-ustas-green-mission-for-2011-us-open/feed/ 0 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/07/17/how-you-can-live-a-sustainable-lifestyle/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/07/17/how-you-can-live-a-sustainable-lifestyle/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:47:43 +0000 Lira http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=6978 Some people complain that the green lifestyle is only for the rich. It’s quite expensive to maintain such a lifestyle, because most things organic and chemical free are sold expensively. But there are still plenty of ways you can reduce your impact on the earth and make your carbon footprint better, without having to resort [...]

]]> http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/07/17/how-you-can-live-a-sustainable-lifestyle/feed/ 0 http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/07/07/even-in-these-times-getting-divorced-the-green-way-is-possible/ http://ecofriendlytip.com/2011/07/07/even-in-these-times-getting-divorced-the-green-way-is-possible/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:03:26 +0000 Lira http://ecofriendlytip.com/?p=6954 Couples have a difficult time going through a divorce. The process is mentally, emotionally and physically draining. However, in the midst of all these, some folks can still find ways to go through the dissolution of marriage while contributing less to the carbon footprint. It sounds like a hard task, but here are two simple [...]

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