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Solar, Wind and Bicycle-Powered Christmas Tree in Peru [photos]

Solar, Wind and Bicycle-Powered Christmas Tree in Peru [photos]

As promised, here are several photos of the eco-friendly Christmas Tree using LED lights, wind power, solar power, and bicycles in Lima, Peru.

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Community in Lima, Peru to Light Christmas Tree with Solar, Wind, and Bikes

Community in Lima, Peru to Light Christmas Tree with Solar, Wind, and Bikes

Tonight the Lima district of San Borja plans to light an emissions-free Christmas tree in a popular park as part of event called “Magic, Light, and Color: the Energy You Generate.” The 11 meter high tree will display LED Christmas lights powered by a combination of 10 bicycles, a wind turbine, and two small solar panels [...]

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LOA vs EarthLED: Battle of Two LED Light Bulbs

LOA vs EarthLED: Battle of Two LED Light Bulbs

I was shocked and awed by the EarthLED LED light bulb out of the box; and the Lights of America (LOA) LED light bulb was about as exciting as one would expect a light bulb to be.

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CFLs Were Just the Beginning…

CFLs Were Just the Beginning…

You’re probably already replaced most of your home lighting with energy-efficient CFL bulbs. If so, great. CFLs last longer, use less energy, and help save you money. But they’re also what you might call a transitional technology. While they are a heck of a lot better than traditional lightbulbs, CFLs pale in comparison with what is [...]

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Let there be Green Light! - Eco Friendly LED Bulbs

Let there be Green Light! - Eco Friendly LED Bulbs

Upgrade: $30 Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs are a much Greener alternative to conventional incandescent bulbs lasting up to 10x longer, and using roughly 1/6 of the power. This disadvantage to these is they contain a small amount of mercury and should not be disposed of in the trash. LED Light Bulbs are a mercury Free alternative [...]

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