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What is Green Energy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

During the course of the last elections both in Canada and the USA, there was a substantial amount of talk surrounding energy: renewable energy, green energy, and fossil fuel emissions. Today, I will look define green energy and outline the importance of it to our future.

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Solar Power

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Solar power uses the heat of the sun to produce energy in a sustainable, clean and eco-friendly manner. The sun can be used to produce power in a number of different ways, several of which are available to the individual householder. Alternatively, the energy can be stored in batteries for later use. Solar Drying.

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How to Be Green and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. It’s amazing how much food we waste in the Western world. Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. Use Less Energy.

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Wind Power

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Energy is as essential to human existence as water, air and food but the challenge for mankind in the 21 st century, is to find energy sources that are eco-friendly and don’t continue to deplete the earth’s non-renewable resources. Five Types of Alternative Energy. What is Green Energy?