Posted by Greg Castillo on February 23, 2010
Argon is a colorless, odorless, and chemically inactive gaseous element that reduces the overall transfer of heat in insulating glass units. Argon makes up just under one percent of the earth’s atmosphere, making it the third most abundant gas on the planet. And with it occurring naturally in the environment, argon causes no adverse environmental consequences.
Symbol: Ar
Atomic number: 18
Atomic weight: 39.948
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Posted by Greg Castillo on January 20, 2010
An Independent Product Safety Certification Organization
Underwriters Laboratories® is an independent product safety certification organization that has been testing products and writing safety standards for more than a century. Each year they evaluate more than 19,000 types of products, components, materials and systems, with some 20 billion UL Marks appearing on over 72,000 manufacturers’ products.
Promoting Safe Living & Working Environments
Their primary mission is to promote safe living and working environments with the application of safety science and hazard-based safety engineering. By supporting production and use of products that are physically and environmentally friendly, Underwriters Laboratories strives to make corporations as socially responsible as possible.
To Learn More
Underwriters Laboratories was founded in 1894 and is chartered as a not-for-profit independent testing organization. To learn more about their examination and testing procedures, browse their website.
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Posted by Greg Castillo on December 11, 2009
A Steep Price
You’ve gotta ask yourself whether President Obama’s Cash for Caulkers plan to help homeowners pay for energy improvements is the best thing for the country. Though this proposed weatherization and industrial energy efficiency will create some jobs, save consumers money and help reduce our carbon footprint, it comes at a steep price.
Manipulating the Free Market
Just as the Cash for Clunkers program boosted auto sales at the end of the summer, this program will benefit us in the short run, but unbiased economists view this as nothing more than the manipulation of what should be a free market.
An Unbiased Economist
For about the last year or so I’ve been following a broker and economist by the name of Peter Schiff. He’s got some fairly straightforward views of our current economic crisis, and all in all the things he says just make a lot of sense. Take a look at one of his YouTube videos below and let me know what you think.
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Posted by Greg Castillo on October 22, 2009
Become a Green Irene™ Eco-Consultant
Green Irene affords you the opportunity to become an Eco-Consultant in your community. With the green economy booming this unique company allows you to earn a part- or full-time commission-based income while helping others to do their part to make the world a better place.
Independent Business Women & Men
Eco-Consultants are independent business women and men who work from their own home or office and educate people about Green Irene’s eco-consulting services and products.
In-Depth Training
In-depth training is provided for those who are interested and covers a wide range of topics and services including Green Home & Office Makeovers and Go Green Workshops.
To Learn More
To learn more about this wonderful business and educational opportunity, browse the Be a Green Irene website.
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Posted by Greg Castillo on September 24, 2009
Green Irene
Green Irene™ makes it easy to green your home today so you can immediately start saving the environment and money. With trained professionals all over the country, their Eco-Consultants help you and your family along the path to a greener, healthier, and more sustainable lifestyle.
Green Services
From energy conservation, improving indoor air quality, and reducing the use of harmful chemicals to finding green energy sources in your area and reducing your family’s carbon footprint, their goal is to educate you on the most environmentally friendly practices for your home.
To Learn More
To learn more about Green Irene browse their website. It seems they do it all; Green Home Makeovers, Go Green Workshops, Green Fundraisers, and information about green products are only a few of the services that they offer. And when you’re ready, you’ll be able to easily find an Eco-Consultant in your area.
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