EnviroCitizen Green, Eco-Friendly & Environmental Citizenship

We are a very technological society. Our electronic use rate is one of the highest in the world. However, we are aware that electronics use lots of energy. Fortunately, our technology has allowed us to be innovative and invent new devices that work very well and use less energy. If you’re trying to decide whether to invest in a more energy-efficient appliance or you’d like to determine your electricity loads, you may want to estimate appliance energy consumption. The Department …

Green House Plans We have all seen examples of modern homes on the cover of Architecture Weekly and other such publications detailing how a home can be considered a work of art. There are many variations of the modern style. Typically, a modern style home is simple without too much fuss on exterior details. The form of the structure follows function. Though the homes do not typically have a lot of ornamental details, they typically use the structure and silhouette …

You’re probably familiar with the popular catchphrase, “Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.” This is a great way to help people to identify how they can reduce their environmental impact. The issue many people have with extreme environmentalist views is that they are very restrictive. The environmentalist paradigm seeks to reduce, limit and stop things that are bad for the environment. While this may seem to be beneficial, it goes against the grain of our culture and how we are raised in many …

If you already make efforts to be a green traveler, what does it take to be even greener? This article explores various ways to step up your green travel efforts. If you’re not familiar with the spectrum, it ranges from “pea green” travelers who are least likely to make extreme efforts to travel green, to “Kelly Green” travelers who make moderate efforts to be eco-conscious while traveling, to “forest green” travelers who will go to almost any length to leave …

“Future Fuels” is his relatively short (just over a half of an hour) program that is a great instructional tool. Unlike many environmental documentaries, which overwhelm audiences with global problems that make an individual feel like any effort is futile, “Future Fuels: Consumers Guide to Alternative Energy” offers simple and easy ways to conserve energy and save money at home, say “no” to foreign oil, and reduce your carbon footprint. It’s a refreshingly simple environmental program. “Future Fuels” presents the …

Here at EnviroCitizen, we know how important it is to you to take the very best care of yourself, your family and the environment. You know that words like natural, organic and botanical are important to you on the labels and in the ingredients of the products you purchase and use. But what do these words really mean? In today’s more environmentally-friendly world, people are becoming more aware of all the benefits they can get from natural skin care products. …

Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source that can be used to offset the use of fossil fuels as well as the emission of greenhouse gases. Geothermal energy was created by the formation of the Earth and is replenished through the radioactive decay of core minerals and the shifting of tectonic plates. The solar rays that constantly strike the earth’s surface also add to the amount of geothermal energy found within the planet. Geothermal energy is already used by approximately …

At EnviroCitizen.org we support and encourage green investing.  We can’t assure that investing in companies that are leading the way to a more energy efficient, sustainable planet will pay off any better than investing in any other companies or in general market indexes like the S&P 500.  However, companies working to modernize the woefully inadequate power grid, as well as companies designing and providing renewable, sustainable energy sources will probably be decent bets.  With the U.S. and other countries allocating hundreds of millions …

Like the modern environmental movement, ecotourism is subject to green washing. Green washing is the term that describes when companies spin their products, services and/or policies to appear eco-friendly. It’s a deceptive marketing tool adopted by companies who want to make a profit off of the relatively new demographic of environmentally-minded consumers. The ecotourism industry is no exception, and there are plenty of examples of green washing in the ecotourism industry. So, you need to be a conscious consumer to …

Lighting and other fixtures are essential to any office. We need them to read better, illuminate dark rooms, or rinse coffee cups. There is also a greater emphasis on energy and water conservation. Fortunately, offices are getting greened up. Lighting is an easy fix. Consider switching to CFLs or LEDs. CFLs cost a bit more than an incandescent, but use about a quarter as much energy and last many times longer (usually around 10,000 hours). It is estimated that a …