Solar Power Unveiled

Solar energy has become the talk of the town since people (scientists and environmentalists) began to notice the destructive effects of increasing carbon emission from burning fossil fuels.

The question is, why now? Why now when effects are getting more obvious and unstoppable, when scholars have known the different effects years before? The answer lies perhaps to every man/woman placed in position and what their priorities are.

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Nonetheless, we are interested in what good does using solar power bring us, our environment and the drawback it offers when decision for a change will take its course.

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With solar power, emission of green house gases will be cut since conducting the sun's radiation is void of any smoke, gas or other chemical by-product that greatly affect the Earth's atmospheric protection.

Solar energy is a hundred percent free energy beyond installation and maintenance because unlike oil or coal, it does not require raw materials which are to be extracted, refined and transported to power plants (though there is cost of installation for setting up a solar panel). Aside from initial investment, it provides a decrease of long-term energy cost.

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The sun's power can be a wise choice for self-reliant or rural communities since this does not require transportation of oil, coal and gas which (again) adds an additional expense.

Having to choose solar energy also creates jobs from manufacturing industries, for installation, monitoring and maintaining solar panels, research and design, development, cultural integration and policy jobs. Career in Solar Power shows a list of jobs, duties and wages that the workforce is required and will receive respectively.

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Solar energy has the ability to avoid price manipulation and politics because the energy of the sun is an unlimited commodity that can be sourced out from many locations, compared to the usage of fossil fuels which has employed political and price manipulation for the past years causing the latter to cost more.

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Solar does not constantly rely on mining raw materials, it does not result to destruction of ecosystems and/or natural habitats causing extinction of many living and non-living species that contribute to the balanced existence of all creatures on earth plus it does less long-term damage than any other energy source. Thus making each one responsible steward of each other and for other living creatures.

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Recycle and Earn!

Having a bit of problem on what to do with your unwanted left-overs and fruit peelings?

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A simple way to solve that problem, as simple as digging little pits for marble shooting!

Literally, you can simply dig pits in your backyards (for those who were blessed with moderate if not wide backyards) where you can dump all the perishable left-overs and peelings of the consumed fruits. Just make sure not to discard/discharge the dug soil (this may come in handy later). It's up to you by how deep you wish your pit will be.

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Also make sure that the things (like leftover foods, fallen leaves, plant cuttings, wilted stems, overripe fruits, fruit peels and unused vegetables) you place onto your compost pits are all biodegradable because after decay and nutrients are released, the soil absorbs them for plant reuse.

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You help recycle and clean the environment; you also enrich the lands on your backyards. To lessen if not eradicate the smell of withering or decaying foods, you can cover your compose pits with used GI sheets (Galvanize Iron). This also helps keep lovable pets from scavenging decomposing or rotten left-overs. When the pit is already filled, you can cover it with the dug soil.

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Ideally, after having to have occupied the space of the ground (not filling the pits), you have to cover these garbage for another layer of composting. But filling the whole space from bottom up then cover with dug-soil works as well.

If you do not have a backyard, empty cans (cans of milk, large canned goods), bottles or bins will do since, perhaps most of the urban communities don't really have backyards. Though this will be messy, organizing them wouldn't be a clatter problem (besides, it's for the Mother Earth's health and the general public's greater good). If you have neighbors who are blessed with soil-filled backyards, you can ask from them for, if possible, generous amount of soil to cover your compost bins, bottles or cans.

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You can also earn from gathering your biodegradable trash. Simply gather them and sell them to farmers and gardeners who prefer to fertilize their plants and crops by making compost pits. You get to help provide for a more breathable environment, you also earn an income!

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R-Values of Insulation Materials

R-value is a measure of the insulation’s resistance to heat flow based on the material's thickness and thermal conductivity. The higher the R-value of the insulation, the greater energy efficiency of the insulation possesses.

Different insulation products have different R-values. Some materials insulate better than others and some need to be thicker than others to get the R-value you need.

The graph will show the different R-value or thermal resistance of the common insulation materials in the country.

The closed-cell polyurethane spray foam has the highest R-value making it the most effective agent for insulation. 

The Ecofoam Polyurethane Insulation stops and cuts air and moisture intrusion and energy bills. It also strengthens and protects the structure, internal air from mold, airborne pollutants and allergens resulting to a stronger building, cleaner air and greener environment. 

 

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Why Does Insulation Matter?

Foam insulation is one of the easiest and cheapest ways in improving the energy efficiency of buildings.  Energy efficiency means that we only need less energy to either warm or cool the buildings. It will help to lower the energy bills for the consumers and fewer carbon emissions to damage the environment. In addition, it will carry on being energy efficient over the life of the building without needing any maintenance, and the cost of putting the insulation in will be paid back in just few years through the savings made in energy bills.

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Soundproofing for Your Home

Loud stereos and televisons, noisy neighbors and high level of traffic are just some of the typical noise pollutants which regularly invade our homes when we are trying to relax after a stressful day. The good news is noise can also be taken care of using EcoFoam spray foam insulation.

Noise usually finds itself inside the house because of the empty gaps in your walls. Poor insulation in walls, ceilings, and floors can also result in sound leakage from other parts of the house. By using EcoFoam spray foam insulation it can help in the reduction of noise and allows you to have a better, quieter atmosphere in various parts of your home. 

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Home Energy Saving Tips

Saving energy doesn't always take days of planning. There are many things you can do right now to start saving energy and cutting down on costs.

Get unplugged
Make sure all plugs are pulled out. After use, inspect appliances that may still be plugged in to outlets. Check TV sets, heaters, mobile phone chargers, A/C units and other appliances that need to be unplugged when not in use.

Power Down Computers and Monitors
Turn off your computer and monitor when they are not being used. Contrary to popular beliefs, turning them on and off will not cause damage. If you are away from your computer at different intervals, make sure you have set the power save options.

Turn the lights off
In addition to unplugging idle appliances, make sure you’re using light bulbs economically. Tell everyone in your house to make a habit of turning the lights off when they leave a room empty.

Use compact fluorescent lighting
Use compact fluorescent bulbs to light your home. Not only do these bulbs use less energy, but they last longer than traditional bulbs.

Start the energy auditing
Energy auditing covers a wider ground when it comes to energy conservation: it determines leaks and the condition of ventilation inside the house; conducts tests from determining mildew and moisture, the performance of installed A/C units, water breaks, to the faulty structures of a house that causes ventilation problems.

Install spray foam insulationConsidered as one of the most effective ways to save on energy bills, spray foam insulation is a non-toxic moisture and temperature controlling treatment. Its seamless feature helps prevent moisture, dust, pollutants, and other harmful bacteria from penetrating the structure. It can be applied to an existing roof eliminating costly tear-off and reducing land fill disposals.

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What Green Building Means to Us?

The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD), also known as the Rio Earth Summit or Rio+20, in Brazil on 20-22 June 2012 will mark the 20th anniversary of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), and the 10th anniversary of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD). The Summit represents another milestone in ongoing international efforts to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable development globally and aims to secure renewed political commitment for sustainable development, assess the progress to date and address new and emerging challenges.

To celebrate this milestone, the Philippine Green Building Councils, together with the Solid Waste Management Association of the Philippines (SWAPP), United Architects of the Philippines – Manila Corinthian Chapter (UAP-MCC) and the Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI) are inviting different industries to tell our counterparts on what green building means to us.

For SEA Olympus Marketing Inc., GREEN BUILDING means using saving energy products.