The Guide To Efficient Living
Low-self discharge 9v NiMH batteries have recently become available from Tenergy and Maha. Low-self discharge means these batteries will hold their charge for a year, unlike previous NiMH batteries. Update November 2012: Accupower has released a … [Continue Reading]
Do rechargeable lithium-ion batteries exist in standard sizes like AA, AAA, C or D? They do, but they don't operate at 1.2-1.5 Volts. According to Isidor Buchmann, author of Batteries in a Portable World: A Handbook on Rechargeable Batteries for … [Continue Reading]
A company called G7 has released a 900 lumen LED light bulb, which is selling for around $19. This warm white ( 3,000K) bulb runs on just 9W, and it is equivalent to a 65 watt incandescent bulb. It has a 75+ Color Rendering Index (CRI) -- quality … [Continue Reading]
Sanyo's Eneloop batteries have had an edge over other rechargeable AAs since they were released in 2005. Basically, Eneloops could retain their charge longer than other rechargeables, including other low self-discharge AAs. Eneloops can hold 85% of … [Continue Reading]
On our Reactual web site, we have a list of 50 Goods Still Made In The USA. … [Continue Reading]
LED desk lamps have a lot going for them. Besides being energy efficient, LED lamps run much cooler than conventional desk lamps, and you can expect the LEDs to last for 10-15 years. Watch out for poorly made LED lamps though -- I have an Adesso Lamp … [Continue Reading]
Once again, we have scoured the internet to find the highest rated flashlights. The lights we feature here received the most praise from the forums and review sites we assessed. These sites included: Backpacking Light, Light Reviews, and the Candle … [Continue Reading]
Recently, we featured men's cruiser bicycles. Now let's take a look at women's cruiser bikes, which have become very popular in recent years. Nearly every major bike manufacturer now offers at least one cruiser model, if not an entire line. We … [Continue Reading]
The airline industry is one of the nation's biggest consumers of fuel - no surprise there - but new aircraft technology has dramatically improved planes' fuel efficiency. Besides drastically cutting carbon emissions, more efficient jetliners have … [Continue Reading]
Wind turbines are one of the most promising sources of large-scale renewable power. Wind power doesn't produce any pollutants, and unlike water or fuel resources, wind is literally an endless source of energy. However, wind farms do require a … [Continue Reading]
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