http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=5006&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by Steve Grahamen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/39633.aspxTue, 23 Jun 2009 14:22:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:39633focogeekThere is a growing battle over compact fluorescent light bulbs, with global-warming skeptics challenging ardent environmentalists. Each side swears by their ideas about the swirl lights, but many claims about compact fluorescent light bulbs are false. Introduction There is a culture war going on and it is all about compact fluorescent light bulbs. ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/28648.aspxMon, 09 Mar 2009 00:40:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28648focogeekMillions of scrap tires are recycled, reused or burned for energy, keeping them out of landfills and dangerous tire piles. Recycling used tires can build roads, playgrounds and generate electricity. How to recycle tires Americans get rid of about one scrap tire per person per year. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency counted about 290 million ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/36518.aspxMon, 18 May 2009 04:48:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36518focogeekMost scrap tires are recycled, but they can also be reused as handy money-saving toys or garden structures. Also, some tips on reducing the need to replace tires as frequently. Intro Most scrap tires are recycled. Here is some information about what happens to scrap tires . But eco-conscious drivers should also think of ways to reduce and reuse scr...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/29213.aspxFri, 13 Mar 2009 16:20:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29213focogeekA quick guide to car recycling and what happens to the cars — the most recycled product in the U.S. — after going to the recycler. What Happens to Recycled Cars Some environmentalists are frustrated with the car industry’s seemingly slow development of fuel-efficient cars and all-electric vehicles. But the greens can at least take comfo...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/39624.aspxTue, 23 Jun 2009 13:43:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:39624focogeekXericape designs take careful planning, but once established, xeriscaped yards can be beautiful, unique and low-maintenance gardens. Here are basic principles of zeriscape design and maintenance. How to xeriscape Xeriscape is a popular green gardening trend, but the concept is often misunderstood. The word is sometimes mispronounced as "zero-s...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/42696.aspxMon, 20 Jul 2009 21:28:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42696focogeekSmart home automation systems can allow you to control your home energy usage through a computer anywhere in the world. The technology is also a part of the smart grid plan that is getting so much attention Smart Homes Smart home automation is a growing industry and a popular trend for homeowners who want the latest technology. However, it can also...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/39322.aspxFri, 19 Jun 2009 18:46:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:39322focogeekThe choice of standby and shut down is now complicated by a second question: hibernate or shut down. For environmental and technical reasons, there is one clear answer, and most opposing arguments don't hold much water. Power Down Options Windows users have three choices every time they walk away from their computers: standby, hibernate or ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/48204.aspxFri, 04 Sep 2009 16:36:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:48204focogeekApple's statements may lead many to believe they are Green company. Buyers should get at least two opinions on the company's computer sustainability. Introduction As noted in this article , buyers need to consider energy usage and the production life cycle when trying to rate computer sustainability and the green factors of their computers....http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/32120.aspxFri, 17 Apr 2009 17:43:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:32120focogeekIt's easy and cheap to make your own soft focus lens filter for your digital camera, and the results will be better than using a standard image or faking a soft focus look with photo editing software. Introduction You too can take glamour style pictures , and it can be really cheap. The dreamy, soft celebrity portraits and studio shots are just...http://www.brighthub.com/health/diet-nutrition/articles/36654.aspxMon, 25 May 2009 04:50:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36654focogeekMeat is not the only food with high protein levels. There are many high-protein beans, with soybeans at the top of the list. Find out the top 5 high-protein beans by reading this health and nutrition article. Intro The U.S. Department of Agriculture hosts a national nutrient database that lists, among many other nutrients, the amounts of protein in...