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Resist, Protest: What services can you switch away from Big Tech?

We outline some alternatives to big tech that use our own data and own money to make themselves more powerful and richer at our expense.

Posted bysmilingdadMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025Posted in#resist, Freedom, privacy, TechnologyTags:#bluesky, #bookshop.org, #bravebrowser, #bravesearch, #mapquest, #protonmail, #substackLeave a comment on Resist, Protest: What services can you switch away from Big Tech?

Energy: Portable Induction Cooktops

For the next few pieces, we’ll cover small electric appliances that are easy substitutes for common fossil fuel appliances. Our first is the portable induction cooktop.

Posted bysmilingdadSeptember 9, 2023September 9, 2023Posted inEnergy, Small appliances, TechnologyTags:#foodandwine, #fossilfuels, #gasstove, #induction, #inductioncooktopLeave a comment on Energy: Portable Induction Cooktops

Some EV stocks are making a comeback

Some EV stocks are giving buy signals on their stocks. We cover them in this July update.

Posted bysmilingdadJuly 30, 2023July 30, 2023Posted inElectric VehiclesTags:#byd, #electricvehicle, #personalfinance, #renewableenergy, #sustainability, Investments, TeslaLeave a comment on Some EV stocks are making a comeback

Energy: You’re washing your clothes wrong (probably)

Washing your clothes properly can save you energy usage and extend the lifetime of your clothes.

Posted bysmilingdadJuly 8, 2023July 10, 2023Posted in#sustainability, Energy, UncategorizedTags:#carbondioxide, #climatechange, #climatepollution, #cnbc, #drying, #sustainability, #washing, #washingtonpost, EnergyLeave a comment on Energy: You’re washing your clothes wrong (probably)

Greenhouse lettuce 🥬 stays fresher and saves water

Have you eaten greenhouse lettuce? Did you know such companies existed? Until recently, we were not aware. A brief benefit of growing lettuce 🥬 indoors is presented.

Posted bysmilingdadJune 16, 2023June 16, 2023Posted in#sustainability, Climate Change, Sustainable Product of the WeekTags:#greenhousefarming, #lettuce, #sustainability, #verticalfarmingLeave a comment on Greenhouse lettuce 🥬 stays fresher and saves water

Sustainability: Sprouts switches away from single use plastic bags

Sprouts eliminates single-use plastic bags from May 1st, 2023! Nice job!!!

Posted bysmilingdadJune 6, 2023June 6, 2023Posted in#sustainability, Sustainable Product of the WeekTags:#fossilfuels, #plastic, #plasticbags, #sprouts, #sustainabilityLeave a comment on Sustainability: Sprouts switches away from single use plastic bags

Tesla earnings came out

Our review of Tesla’s Q1 earnings.

Posted bysmilingdadApril 21, 2023April 21, 2023Posted inBatteries, Cleantech, Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy, TeslaTags:earnings, Tesla3 Comments on Tesla earnings came out

The best green energy additions to your home

If you want to invest in your house to save money and carbon dioxide, here are our top 4 options.

Posted bysmilingdadApril 12, 2023April 12, 2023Posted in#sustainability, Batteries, Electric Vehicles, Heat Pump Water Heaters, Personal Finance, Renewable EnergyTags:#electricvehicle, #heatpumpwaterheaters, #insulation, #leds, #recycleddenim, #renewableenergy, #sheepswool, #solar, Batteries1 Comment on The best green energy additions to your home

Our next home energy purchases will be a heat pump water heater

What is a heat pump water heater? We provide some background on how they can save you money and carbon dioxide emissions.

Posted bysmilingdadApril 11, 2023Posted inHeat Pump Water Heaters, TechnologyTags:#cleantechnica, #energy.gov, #heatpumpwaterheater, #waterheaterLeave a comment on Our next home energy purchases will be a heat pump water heater

Google Flight has a cool feature on carbon emissions

Google Flight allows you to see estimated carbon emissions for your flight. A hidden feature many don’t know about.

Posted bysmilingdadMarch 27, 2023March 27, 2023Posted in#sustainability, Climate ChangeTags:#carbonemissions, #googleflightLeave a comment on Google Flight has a cool feature on carbon emissions

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