Eco-Blog
Sharp volunteers enjoy talking with students around the country and learning about your ideas to help the planet. On the Eco-Blog, Sharp Solar Academy volunteers share students' ideas and their own observations about climate change and the environment. Together we can make a difference.
In and Around the Home
Earth Hour 2010
The World Wildlife Fund is once again reminding us to participate in the Earth Hour event. On March 27, 2010, everyone needs to turn off all the lights and electrical appliances in their homes...
One Man's Trash...
Dan Phillips lives in Huntsville, TX & he builds houses out of 80% recycled, reclaimed materials.
Dan started about 12 years ago by creating his own construcion company & commiting...
Saving the World One Sandwich at a Time
Did you know that you can help the environment just by eating a sandwich! A few times a week I like to add some variety to my usual routine and eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (PB&J),...
CFLs: Lighten Your Energy Load
I did an energy audit of my home and found out that more than 30% of the energy I use is with my lighting. But it doesn’t need to be this way. Instead of using my old incandescent blubs I can...
How to Turn Your Energy Green: Purchasing Renewable Energy
This month we just moved into a new house and needed to sign up for electricity. While signing up I found out that only 7% of our country’s energy comes from renewable energy sources. That means...