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Alternative Power: Hydroelectric Potential

Ecoble -- Image by Ontario Power Generation When it comes to large-scale alternative power, hydroelectric plants are currently the most commonsupplying more than 80% of the words renewable energy.  While hydro power is much cleaner and more cost-efficient than the generation of electricity using fossil fuels, there are a number of disadvantages including the threat of dam failures, disturbance to the natura...     09-11
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The World’s Most Amazing Wind Farms

Ecoble -- Wind farm development is playing a huge role in a clean energy future.  While mass wind power may offer a beneficial energy alternative, the construction of wind farms creates a great deal of controversy - from the destruction of natural habitats and dangers to birds and bats to the actual effectiveness of wind as an energy source.  Some even argue that wind farms are ugly, disrupting the scenic c...     09-10
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8 Amazing Ways to Use Kinetic Energy at Home

Ecoble -- Image by Krassy Can Do It New ways to integrate alternative energy sources into your home and everyday life are surfacing everyday.  Weve featured creative off-the-grid gadgets, awesome uses for wind and solar power, and the available options for solar ready homes.  The power of humans is just as reliable - and typically more cost-effective - than other types of alternative energy.  Take a look at...     08-28
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Top 10 Solar Ready Homes

Ecoble -- Solar ready homes are the latest thing in green building standards.  From prewiring to prefabs with solar-ready roofs, there are already plenty of options available.  New legislation, like the recently signed solar ready homes bill in Colorado, will ensure that even more homes can easily make use of solar power.   Weve compiled a collection of the best solar ready housing options currently on the ...     08-22
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6 Intriguing Possibilities for Alternative Source Energy

Ecoble -- Image by Lollie-Pop Alternative energy sources are the foundation to a sustainable future.  We talk a lot about wind and solar power - for good reason, but there are plenty of other feasible (and not so feasible) options to consider.  In previous posts, weve looked at  the potential of tornados as alternative source energy and explored the simplistic awe of human power.  This post will cover a few...     07-29
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8 Awesome Uses of Wind and Solar Power

Ecoble -- Image by Michael Jantzen While wind and solar power may not be the complete solution to a green energy future, these 2 sources of clean, renewable energy definitely have some amazing potential.  From off-grid homes and gadget chargers to bike helmet generators and fully-functional campers, there are already plenty of awesome applications for wind and solar power and just as many other unbelievable...     07-15
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10 Ways to Support Charity Through Social Media

Ecoble -- This post is a collaboration between Mashables Summer of Social Good charitable fundraiser and Max Gladwells 10 Ways series. The post is being simultaneously published across more than 100 blogs. Social media is about connecting people and providing the tools necessary to have a conversation. That global conversation is an extremely powerful platform for spreading information and awareness about s...     07-15
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Wind + Solar Power: Is There a Future for Green Energy?

Ecoble -- Image by Dragonleek Wind + solar power = a sustainable, renewable energy futureor does it?  As Chinas renewable energy sector grows in leaps and bounds - doubling wind power capacity alone each year since 2005 - the US is questioning the viability of a wind and solar powered economy.   No More Fossil Fuel?Minimizing our dependency on nonrenewable fuel sources may be a lot more achievable than elim...     07-10
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10 Eco-Friendly BBQ Grills to Green Your Summer

Ecoble -- Just in time for the 4th of July, weve collected 10 eco-friendly BBQ grills to green your summer celebrations.  No, the mega Hemi-powered  grill above isnt too clean or green - although it will fire up a whopping 240 hotdogs in just 3 minutes, but the grills featured below are some of the friendliest options for your green outdoor cooking Theres been plenty of debate over the best fuel for grillin...     07-01
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10 Incredible and Intriguing Eco Accessories for Your Home

Ecoble -- From staircases to furniture and art to lighting, a sustainably designed home requires eco-friendly accessories for a green design inside and out.  This collection of amazing eco designs goes beyond standard energy-star appliances and stainless steel cabinetry, including chairs from worn-out keyboards, elegant light fixtures from recycled aluminum, and more Book lovers that cant bear to part with ...     06-23
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Air, Land, and Sea: The Latest and Greatest Solar-Powered Creations

Ecoble -- The possibilities of solar energy as a clean and sustainable power solution have been explored for decades. Solar panels to power our homes, offices, and factories are nothing new - but in recent years, an array of solar-powered concepts have been introduced.  Today, many of those concepts are taking shape to bring us solar-powered boats, airplanes, and even cars that prove that our fascination wi...     06-17
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8 Completely Awesome DIY Home Energy Projects

Ecoble -- Small-scale renewable energy is a must for a sustainable home - but converting your home to clean energy options can carry a huge initial price tag.  Weve scoured the web for some of the most innovative examples of homemade energy solutions to compile a collective list of DIY projects to make your home greener and more energy efficient without costing you a fortune.  From solar water heaters and g...     06-10
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5 (More) Extraordinary Examples of Eco-Friendly Watercraft

Ecoble -- Weve highlighted some amazing options for sustainable boating in the past, including the creative solar-powered bicycle boat pictured above.  In this post, were bringing you a few more examples of eco-friendly watercraft - a few of which are available, or will soon be available to the public!  From solar power to electric, there are some exciting innovations on the horizon for sustainable fun on t...     06-02
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Amazing Pre-Fab: 8 New Options for Sustainable Housing

Ecoble -- Pre-fab housing is intriguing, functional, and eco-friendly - just a few reasons we love to highlight these fascinating green designs on Ecoble!  Weve looked at FlatPak homes, creative container houses, and briefly glanced at SIPs and modulars in previous posts.  Green design is advancing so quickly, its time to focus on a few of the newest pre-fab creations Steel is becoming a popular option for ...     05-27
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7 (More) Exciting Ways to Harness the Power of Humans

Ecoble -- From people-powered gadgets to gyms and dance clubs operated by human energy, Ecoble has featured a number of fascinating human-powered innovations in past posts. Technology is advancing so fast, its time to highlight a few more intriguing ways people are making use of the power of humans. Is it a bike? Is it an RV? Its the Human Powered Housing Project that Brian Campbell calls home! The 15-foot ...     05-19
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10 Ways to Change the World Through Social Media

Ecoble -- Citizen journalism, open government, status updates, community building, information sharing, crowdsourcing, and the election of a President. Editors note: This is first guest post from Max Gladwell.Our children will inherit a world profoundly changed by the combination of technology and humanity that is social media. Theyll take for granted that their voices can be heard and that a social movemen...     05-13
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Don’t Underestimate the Power of Wind - 10 Innovative Wind-Powered Creations

Ecoble -- Worlds fastest wind-powered car - the Greenbird Wind power is slowly finding a role in our sustainable future - and the possibilities are endless!  The United States doubled their wind-power facilities in 2008, now creating over 25,000 MW of wind-generated electricity each year.   But the potential of the wind as a renewable energy source reaches much further than typical wind farms - check out th...     05-12
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More Extraordinary Reuse Projects: 10 Creative Ways to Recycle Cardboard

Ecoble -- Last week, we featured 10 projects that reuse and recycle plastic bottles - this week, were looking at some amazing things created with reused cardboard.  From bridges and bikes to furniture and homes, cardboard is becoming a preferred material for innovative recyclable products.  Weve even included a few cardboard reuse projects you can make at home! Giles Miller is a master of cardboard design. ...     05-06
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Extraordinary Reuse Projects - 10 Amazing Ways to Recycle Plastic Bottles

Ecoble -- Image by fhemerick Plastic bottles are produced, consumed, and trashed each and every day.  Of the 28 billion bottles of water bought by Americans each year, more than 22 billion sit in landfills.  Only 13% of our plastic bottles are recycled.   Those statistics on plastic bottles dont include the ones that have been rescued for amazing reuse projects!  Weve discovered more than 340,000 plastic bo...     04-28
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10 Ridiculous Wastes of Packaging Materials and How to Stop It

Ecoble -- Over-packaging seems to be the norm in our excessive society but too much packaging causes problems for the consumer, as well as the planet.  Its frustrating to tear through huge boxes filled with endless packaging foam to finally unwrap the tiny iPod youve been waiting on - getting rid of all that waste is an entirely new battle, not to mention all the unnecessary space required during shipping f...     04-22
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