I cant across this really cool list of the top 10 green business ideas from 2009. One example is pig poop biofuel. Did you know that pigs leave behind 100 million tons of waste? Could you imagine if that was put to good use and transformed into biofuel and reduce dependence on foreign oil. And that's only number 10 on the list! Check out this article, you may be surprised what made the list.

Integrative Solar Hot Water Heater

The integrative solar hot water heater is the most efficient system available today.
Other systems may produce more hot water, but they require pumps and additional
tanks separated from the solar heat collectors. The integrative system incorporates
the tank and the solar collector tubes into one integrative system. The solar
collector tubes "feed" heat collected from the sun directly into the storage tank. The
tank can be from 40-120 gallons with an 80 gallon tank providing enough hot water
for the average family of five.
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john

The Sun Power Port is ideal for camping or emergency power outages, the
Sun Power Port is a portable generator that when used
to its full potential will pay for itself in less than two years.
In one day of full sunshine, the solar panel easily charges
the 12 volt (standard automobile) battery. An inverter
changes the DC current to AC. From there the electrical energy
is easily accessible to most standard 110 volt small
appliances used in North America.

On a full charge, without the sun, the battery has enough
power to run and charge a laptop computer for about three

For those of us that made a resolution to go green in 2010 or for those who are just wanting to do a little more I came across a list of top 10 tips for going green in 2010. Some suggestions might be things you're already doing but I did see a few things on the list that I haven't thought of yet. Check out the Top 10 Tips for Going Green in 2010 and see what else you can do to contribute to a better planet.

The integrative solar hot water heater is the most efficient system available today.
Other systems may produce more hot water, but they require pumps and additional
tanks separated from the solar heat collectors. The integrative system incorporates
the tank and the solar collector tubes into one integrative system. The solar
collector tubes "feed" heat collected from the sun directly into the storage tank. The
tank can be from 40-120 gallons with an 80 gallon tank providing enough hot water
for the average family of five.
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http://www.greencajun.com

As population grows, demand for water will continue to rise. How much direct effect the developed world feels from the dwindling
water supply is yet to be seen. Whether we face shortages or not, we will feel the impact indirectly.

Even throwing out the moral justification for harvesting rain, most gardeners know the benefit of real water on their plants. Municipal
water supplies are often tainted with chemicals that kill bacteria and other organisms to make the water "safe" for human

This trade mission is organized by the Monterey Bay International Trade Association (MBITA) and Asia Gateway Inc.
Pre-qualified one-on-one meetings in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Changsha
Participation in Shanghai World Expo 2010

Towards the end of 2009 there were several reports that the green industry would suffer due to the fiscal economic situation. With everyone tightening their budgets there have been obvious trends of consumers shying away from the pricey eco-friendly products. To help keep us on the "green" track I thought I would share this article I came across about how to save money while going green. Check it out, you may discover a few things you haven't thought of yet.

Came across this in Google news and thought it was interesting. LivingECHO has put together a directory with a wide variety of eco-friendly companies. Their listings include everything from organic farmers to eco-friendly art decor. Next time you're looking for an eco-friendly company to support, check out this directory. With so many companies to browse through, you're sure to find what you're looking for.

When buying a new home there are many things to consider such as location, size and cost. But don't forget the eco-friendly highlights. The benefits of having a home that's already eco-friendly are too numerous to list here. But for starters, did you know an eco-friendly home will hold a higher value than a conventional home? Up to 15% higher! Check out this article for a list of eco-friendly features to look for.