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From the lens The Non-Electric Life.

  • hysongdesigns Dec 25, 2011 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    My airtight wood burner (tho my next house will have a rocket mass heater as a back up to passive solar heat) I use no other heat in my home, except a small electric heater to warm the bathroom a few minutes before shower time. I am discovering I can cook all sorts of food on the top of my airtight, including bread! So I'm not using my stove and oven nearly as much as before. I'll be adding this lens to my new Sustainable Energy lens, it'll be published in a day or two.
  • COUNTRYLUTHIER May 22, 2011 @ 1:37 am | delete
    Solar Pool lights!
  • John Jul 3, 2010 @ 11:02 am | delete
    I love your ideals. Thanks for sharing!
  • Betty May 27, 2010 @ 10:44 am | delete
    I'm intrigued by the zeer pot, but does it work in a humid climate, or on a humid day?
  • HotbuttonPress Apr 18, 2010 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    Hey, thanks for the purple star! And Pastiche, I love your lens. Tiny houses are the best!
  • rms Apr 16, 2010 @ 8:51 am | delete
    It's Purple Star Day and a Giant Squid Lensmaster has nominated this worthy lens for a Purple Star! Congratulations!
  • Pastiche Apr 10, 2010 @ 10:41 am | delete
    Non-electric appliances would be best practices and practical choices for anyone who chose to live in an Eco-Friendly Tiny House - lensrolled and five stars for this super green lens. Happy Earth Day!
  • danclaudiu Jul 13, 2009 @ 7:20 am | delete
    I'm passionate about technology so I love to use electronic gadgets, but protecting the nature and saving energy is very important.

    After reading your lens I have decided to write about energy saving gadgets on my /www.techgadgetsguide.com/"> tech blog
  • M_Jefferson Apr 21, 2009 @ 7:47 am | delete
    Great Lens! Happy Earth Day!
  • 6seconds Dec 18, 2008 @ 1:31 pm | delete
    Happy Holidays! (2:30 eastern)
  • Mikey45 Oct 12, 2008 @ 6:24 am | delete
    Well u cant eliminate electricity from your life but you can where is counts in the home. Your electric clothes dryer is the biggest consumer of electricty in your home out of all your appliances that you may have. So, how do you turn it off forever? simple use a clothesline. Clothes will dry on a clothesline in almost any environment. Modern clotheslines,see http://www.qualityclotheslines.net are now designed to be discreet to blend in with the environment so as to not look ugly. They can dry more clothes on them then an electric model as well as dry them faster on good days.
  • Blingy Sep 29, 2008 @ 5:05 am | delete
    So much common sense! Talking of which I was at the Dartmouth Regatta a few weeks ago Dartmouth UK. At the top of a lovely scenic hill by the Naval college their was a gym filled with people walking on treadmills! Why not walk up and down the hill, for free, no electricity required!
  • EelKat Sep 17, 2008 @ 11:29 pm | delete
    your list of electric gadgets to do without... I don't own a single item on that list!
  • Help4You Aug 25, 2008 @ 10:50 pm | delete
    My favorite energy saving gadget is timers on things that are likely to run way more than needed without a timer (ie. water heater). The other thing I look for is ways to save money on the electricity I have to purchase. There is an article about finding the lowest electricity rates that may help people.
  • chemrat Jul 22, 2008 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    Great lens! Thanks for your supportive comments. My favorite un-powered device is the bicycle. Best wishes, Jim
    Chemistry for a sustainable world
    Gather.com (which also features my environmental articles and photos)
    Sustainability and the environment group
    Solar Power lens
  • rayadams1 Jul 21, 2008 @ 10:16 pm | delete
    Cool lens! 5 stars and bookmarked.
    Please check out my lens-hottubs
  • redwhiteandgrew Jul 16, 2008 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    Brilliant...simple, elegant solutions. And clear, concise writing. Hurrah!
  • jeffshy Jul 9, 2008 @ 12:07 pm | delete
    I'm swiping "Burn Fat - Not Oil" I love it. Good advice for our too modern world.
  • Teddi14 Jun 29, 2008 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    Great lens. I have one about saving gas that links to my site with tips. Nice job here!
  • Jun 18, 2008 @ 1:45 pm | delete
    This a great lens. Lots of cool ideas! Thank you! I find that I already do a few of these things myself, so it was cool to see that I help save energy a little at a time. Thanx!

    -Dragonfly1076
  • Lisa Logan Jun 7, 2008 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    Grean lens! My tip is to actually unplug, not just turn off appliances when not in use. Just being jacked into "the juice" draws a bit...especially for those who have power indicator LED's and the like. Happy Green!
  • StephenC Jun 3, 2008 @ 12:19 pm | delete
    Cool lens! Great stuff!
    Fight High Gas Prices
    StephenC
  • LDWorld May 22, 2008 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    Congratulations on making TOP 100!
    Useful and helpful info.
  • May 18, 2008 @ 9:12 am | delete
    Hi, you have great and very informative lens. 5 stars of course.
    Here is my new baby "Colon Cleanse" Guide.
  • CleanFace May 17, 2008 @ 12:10 am | delete
    Nice pictures and useful information. thanks! 5 stars.
  • HotbuttonPress May 13, 2008 @ 7:28 pm | delete
    Chuck, you could get a solar charger for your laptop computer which only uses about 25% of the energy of a desktop to begin with. This lens isn't really about extremes like your suggestion. It's about common sense, which unfortunately isn't too common.
  • ChuckC May 12, 2008 @ 8:38 pm | delete
    Here's one. Take down this lens and stop using your power sucking computer. It has at a 500W power supply in it! The computer monitor draws another kilowatt!
  • FengShuiStyle May 12, 2008 @ 3:43 pm | delete
    My favorite tip is get rid of your clothes dryer! I hang my clothes out to dry, and they smell great, I get a little exercise, and my clothes last longer too!
    I just finished a lens on historic preservation, which is another great way to save resources. Why tear down existing infrastructures, when you can reuse them? Check it out:

    Get Rich by Saving Old Buildings (Or, why is Historic Preservation so smart)....

    Peace, Jennifer
  • Starving_Artist May 10, 2008 @ 3:17 am | delete
    Great information and wonderful lens. The more that read it the better.
  • NewsBaron May 6, 2008 @ 10:40 pm | delete
    Great lens. Good energy savings ideas.

    View my Climate Change News lens.
  • Keepsakes-Etc May 5, 2008 @ 8:48 am | delete
    My favorite is to reduce the temperature setting in your home by 7 to 9 degrees about three hours before bedtime and cover yourself with a Throw Blanket from Keepsakes Etc http://www.keepsakes-etc.com/throw-blankets.html

    This idea will save energy and save you money
  • samej May 4, 2008 @ 6:55 am | delete
    Very good lens.
    I recently bought a new outdoor light and took the optional solar panel to keep it charged rather than using batteries. It is good to see these sorts of options becoming more available.
  • EditorDave May 2, 2008 @ 8:54 pm | delete
    Great lens! I actually own a Neo Alphasmart--many of my lenses start on that thing! Thanks for such a cool lens. Drop by and visit my energy-conservation and alternate energy lenses and say "Hi"-- Dave (aka "EditorDave") http://www.squidoo.com/moving_electrons
    http://www.squidoo.com/energy_independence
  • LisaLogan May 2, 2008 @ 8:14 pm | delete
    Fabulous lens! Thanks for the food for thought.
  • purple83 May 2, 2008 @ 10:32 am | delete
    Great lens 5 stars to you.

    This lens is so wonderful because going solar powerd ensures us a better enviroment solar power is a great way to go green.

    Check out my lens about GOING GREEN AND GLOBAL WARMING just click my name tell me what you think.

    Thanks for a great lens
  • lesleycraine May 2, 2008 @ 8:13 am | delete
    What a wonderful lens and so much great information. I think I'll book mark it so that I can keep getting new ideas. I love the idea about the zeer pots. I personally use my bike as a means of transport - saves a bomb on fuel costs. Keep up the good work.
  • AbbasAbedi May 1, 2008 @ 11:31 pm | delete
    Nice lens, 5 stars.
  • ThomasC May 1, 2008 @ 4:22 am | delete
    Congrats on the #1 spot! Your hard work sows! Great Job. 5 stars!
  • jasonk1234 Apr 30, 2008 @ 11:49 am | delete
    I am all about the solar energy and am planning on one day building a house powered souly by the sun. Nice lens
  • DazzlingDesigns Apr 30, 2008 @ 8:39 am | delete
    Thank you for a wonderful 5-Star lens! I have water saving heads on all my sinks and showers. Please feel free to stop by my Custom Handcrafted Jewelry lens. Thanks, Donia
    Handmade Beaded Jewelry Gallery
  • kellywissink Apr 29, 2008 @ 10:42 pm | delete
    Thanks for your inspiration. Our clothes line is up.We're planning our garden and highly recommend Freecycle. 5 Stars!

    Kelly Wissink and family
  • PirateMummy Apr 29, 2008 @ 10:26 pm | delete
    My favourite planet-saving device is the egg timer in the shower. It really makes you aware of just how quickly time slips away when you're standing under the water. We're a very green house, with water tank, no plastic bags, solar panels on the way (can't wait :) and chooks. Anyways, great lens. Things like this WILL change the world, I believe it.
  • KooshBalls Apr 29, 2008 @ 9:31 pm | delete
    WOW #1 spot and is actually interesting!! NICE JOB!! seriously. You just became like my idol or someting, lol.
  • mulberry Apr 29, 2008 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens, filled with very useful ideas. Thanks!
  • totalhealth Apr 29, 2008 @ 3:36 pm | delete
    beautiful lens. lots of info o saving electricity. save energy and help save our planet.
  • adamsacres Apr 29, 2008 @ 2:54 pm | delete
    Great lens. Just read something about measuring the carbon footprint of email today. This lens is right in the same ball park.
  • WhippetTalk Apr 29, 2008 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for this lens. I live where the sun is plentiful (Arizona) and I wish I could afford solar panels. Who is going to invent solar roof tiles and incorporate it into all new houses? I hope someday soon!
  • tvgceo Apr 29, 2008 @ 12:13 am | delete
    Okay let's stir up the pot & have a little fun shall we? Great ideas! We can all do our part. Let's use wisdom however. Love the quote "We got so excited that we could that we never stopped to ask if we should" Technology can save energy! Germany has little sensors that turn off Moving Stair Cases when no one is on them. Makes sense since airports leave them running all night. Not to mention other locations. What about office buildings. What would happen if we put those motion sensors in each room like we did in college? They would automatically turn off! Any one read Tesla? Guy powered city of CO. with magnetics of earth. Start there first. Now polluting our worlds landfills with all those mercury light bulbs. That make sense? Has any one checked to see if Al is a share holder? Science found the Sun & the ocean is the greatest culprit of CO2 emissions. How do we turn that deal off? But hey we can still do our part & we should. Let's just use wisdom! Hit the light off when you leave!
  • Jennifer-Sams Apr 28, 2008 @ 6:26 pm | delete
    If every person made just a small step to saving energy and protecting the environment it would make such a difference. Thanks for the great information
  • Steven Apr 28, 2008 @ 5:38 pm | delete
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  • groovyoldlady Apr 28, 2008 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    Congrats on the #1 spot! You are my Squid Hero!

    (even if your word verification IS "cowtwit".)
  • bdkz Apr 27, 2008 @ 11:30 am | delete
    This lens is amazing! 5 Stars and a Squid Angel Blessing!
  • Apr 25, 2008 @ 3:10 pm | delete
    Belated happy earth day! Books over TV is a very good energy-saving tip! A good book and a creative imagination will get you special effects that can never be captured on TV.

    Samantha B.
    Book Advocate
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  • ms-giggles Apr 23, 2008 @ 10:13 pm | delete
    I love your Lens!!! Thanks for showing me ways on saving electricity and helping are planet.
    I will be back to visit.
    Stop by and visit my lenses on How To Rent Solar.
    This will happen in the near future.
    Thanks Beth
  • Evelyn_Saenz Apr 22, 2008 @ 9:59 am | delete
    What a great lens! 5 Stars and Favored!
    Happy Earth Day!
    From the Woodmice in the Stone Wall.
  • ideadesigns Apr 20, 2008 @ 12:46 pm | delete
    Grow a garden!! It's very energy saving. Saves money too. The veggies help the diet & teach kids great things. Learn about solar energy too. I like your lens!
  • Pastiche Apr 15, 2008 @ 11:49 am | delete
    Great lens - I work from home and have been on the green wagon since 1973 ... never hurts to learn more about how to conserve, sustain and protect. thanks for making this lens. 5*s
  • triathlontraining Apr 14, 2008 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    I love this Lens! It's sad how much we keep adding more and more electronic "needs" to our lives. Great topic!
  • chemrat Apr 8, 2008 @ 8:45 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for this wonderful site!
  • Quinn Apr 1, 2008 @ 5:37 pm | delete
    Nice Page!
  • carrieokier Mar 27, 2008 @ 8:12 pm | delete
    Excellent lens!Thanks! Live Green And Let Live
  • GreenRevolution Mar 24, 2008 @ 5:08 pm | delete
    This is a great lens! Very informative and well-designed. Thanks for all the tips to help us save energy and the environment. 5 *****!
    If you have a chance, please drop by my lens on how to increase gas mileage and save the environment.

    Improve Gas Mileage with Halo Spark Plugs (Used by Cities & Police)
  • Clarissa789 Mar 18, 2008 @ 6:10 pm | delete
    Great lens, I'm all for saving energy, just not leaving your tv on standby is a good start! :-)
  • CleanFace Mar 18, 2008 @ 4:16 am | delete
    This is a great lens and I enjoy staying. BOOKMARKED!
  • StephenC Mar 16, 2008 @ 5:56 pm | delete
    Use the car less!
    Squidoo Gas Saving Tips
    StephenC
  • yokiro_03 Mar 12, 2008 @ 4:37 pm | delete
    Wow lots of info here and good stuff. Thanks for taking the time to put this up.

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  • Mar 10, 2008 @ 6:29 am | delete
    Hi, for me, a key is working from home. I do fewer miles in the car. I never have a new car either.
  • SemperFidelis Mar 8, 2008 @ 10:59 pm | delete
    Great lens! 'Non-Electric' is a great name for it. Blessed by a Squid Angel today! :o)
  • zoezuniga Mar 8, 2008 @ 10:19 pm | delete
    I love it. I wish we could all get off the grid like Ed Begley Jr. is doing. I am very interested in simplified living. I got rid of my stove and started eating more raw foods, I do have a computer and a hot plate and a Norwalk juicer but I figure i can move the to an eco-village and run them on wind power eventually!
  • The_Book_Garden Mar 8, 2008 @ 10:15 am | delete
    Fantastic lens!
    I've rolled it to a few of my own on a similair theme, just space for 2!
    Wind Up Gadgets Battery Free Gadgets!
    Eco Laundry Balls Green Cleaning!
    I've a few more planned for the future too!
  • egadfly Mar 6, 2008 @ 11:16 am | delete
    This is SO MUCH to think about! Thank you for all the ideas, I need to come back to absorb all the information.
  • poddys Mar 5, 2008 @ 8:43 pm | delete
    Great site, made me think a bit about how to save energy. 5 *****
  • Rupert Mar 5, 2008 @ 9:19 am | delete
    My favourite energy saving device is a heat pump.
  • KelleyEidem Mar 3, 2008 @ 9:58 am | delete
    This sure is a fun site. The photos are great and really do help give a better understanding. Well done!

    Kelley Eidem
  • anatlantagirl Feb 27, 2008 @ 7:26 pm | delete
    Thanks for the great information. This is so helpful. Be sure to check out my lens on saving $$. http://www.squidoo.com/savenotsacrifice
  • KadabaCo Feb 27, 2008 @ 8:05 am | delete
    Thank you for the wealth of information here. My husband is a german contractor and is always trying to build as energy efficient as possible here. In my blog Eco-Converts I provide tips and mindset for easing into a greener lifestyle. This is surely going to benefit my readers as well!
  • diglet Feb 27, 2008 @ 3:59 am | delete
    Excellent lens and very interesting.
  • alexkazam Feb 25, 2008 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    Lovely lens! It's great when eco-friendliness and cost reduction converge- and you give some great examples. Growing your own salad mix in a pot saves money, time and food miles..oh, and it's fun!
  • hoppimike Feb 25, 2008 @ 4:20 pm | delete
    what a fantastic thread =)

    i actually have a similar kind of lens, on the advantages and ethics of buying fair trade and organic products - here's a link:

    http://www.squidoo.com/buyingethicalproducts
  • financialguru Feb 24, 2008 @ 12:46 pm | delete
    Hey, great lens. You may be interested in

    Living Green, Living Well
  • Feb 22, 2008 @ 10:20 am | delete
    There are things I can't live without (washing machine, TV, hot water) but I agree that we should all make an effort in trying to be more energy-efficient.
    Food blenders actually create more washing-up!
    I live in the West of Ireland where it's very windy and I wish I could trap all this extra wind and turn it into electricity (our national electricity supplier uses coal, peat, and more damaging resources, I wish they would invest more in developping energy from the sun, water and wind)
  • Feb 19, 2008 @ 7:39 pm | delete
    Nice lens! In our place, we are still used to not relying to gadgets and appliances everytime. Could help the environment and our resources in some ways.
  • CarolSue Feb 18, 2008 @ 6:54 pm | delete
    I really enjoyed your lens and have lensrolled it on mine lens "A Healthy Home" and "Pure Water and Clean Air".
    Hope you can stop by and visit my lens.
  • Feb 17, 2008 @ 10:31 pm | delete
    Interesting lens with useful information.Hope this will surely make everyone to think in the direction to protect our planet from global warming.
  • thomasz Feb 13, 2008 @ 1:52 am | delete
    Interesting lens. Nice info.
  • BeCanDo Feb 8, 2008 @ 4:05 pm | delete
    At last someone that talks my language! I must admit I do like some of my gadgets (my computer, radio alarm) but I'm so sick of mailings etc. trying to sell me stuff I just don't need. Apart from wasted electricity the space everything takes up and the energy used to create the things to start with!

    Keep up the good work - I'll be revisiting this lens!
  • Griffo_ Feb 8, 2008 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    Really cool lense...we can all make a difference..even by just doing small things like using energy saving bulbs.
  • dsleonard Feb 8, 2008 @ 11:13 am | delete
    Great lens you got there, 5***** for you =)
    I got a lens on a energy saving device for cars, check it out here http://www.squidoo.com/usingwaterasfuel.
  • cwis Feb 7, 2008 @ 9:04 pm | delete
    I enjoyed your lens. I love to knit so am glad that's on the list. The large letters before the paras is a nice touch.
  • lisadh Feb 7, 2008 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    Thanks for the tip about LocalCooling. I just downloaded it!
  • Feb 7, 2008 @ 5:59 am | delete
    I am very impressed ,I got much information about the electricity or power and the gadgets in this lens,now a days the electricity is more essential for daily life for working the many equipments. Addictions come in many forms. It's important to recognize the signs of Addictions in order to seek out help before the problem becomes..........
  • Jen Feb 6, 2008 @ 10:16 pm | delete
    Hey! Good job.Thanks for encouraging all to rethink as to what are the ways through which we can reduce the consumption of power.I also have some news for guitar lovers who would want to know, how can they actually learn guitar in simple ways with guitar lessons dvd.
  • 3c86a4 Feb 6, 2008 @ 1:28 pm | delete
    We wash our clothes by hand and hang them up to dry. We also use energy effecient lightbulbs. This is a great lens, very interesting!
  • SieradenDamsel Feb 6, 2008 @ 6:36 am | delete
    Super! more lenses like these, please!!!! (the world needs 'em)
  • poddys Feb 5, 2008 @ 9:27 pm | delete
    Nice lens full of useful information, 5 *****

    It's still sad how much so many of us waste though, often without realizing it.

    Remembering back to when I was young and the garbage was picked up by the "Dustbinmen", the bins were full mostly of dust - the ashes from the coal fire in the house, maybe the odd tin can or glass bottle, but everything else was used. The paper bags or newspapers to start the fire, no plastic bags or containers, and waste vegetables went onto the compost heap.

    Now the bins are chock full of plastic bottles, glass containers, and cardboard boxes. It's criminal really.
  • pyle_mountain Feb 3, 2008 @ 12:50 pm | delete
    Cool 5 star lens - I've been thinking about low cost wind energy...
  • site-builder Feb 2, 2008 @ 11:18 pm | delete
    Thanks for opening my eyes to these truths and energy saving tips. I especially enjoyed the energy efficient computer.
  • singpec476 Feb 2, 2008 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    Great lens I do not know how I would cope without electricity we certainly would not be online.
  • shawnreeves Feb 1, 2008 @ 4:27 pm | delete
    Solar cookers. Just a dark aluminum pot on a metal wire stand in a roasting bag inside three sides of a box coated with aluminum foil, works on cold winter days in Central New York, should work most anywhere.
  • Best-CD-Rates Feb 1, 2008 @ 11:37 am | delete
    Probably wouldn't take much to make a computer that could run off of solar energy. Some sort of way to convert the power to a PC would be great. I know a lot of people leave their PC's on all day long.
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  • WantMoMoney Jan 31, 2008 @ 8:17 am | delete
    I love this lens. There's so much great info here. I have to come back so I can read more. Thanks for this.
  • groovyoldlady Jan 28, 2008 @ 5:17 pm | delete
    Great lens! However, where does one buy zeer pots?
  • LeslieBrenner Jan 28, 2008 @ 1:00 pm | delete
    Well, changed all my light bulbs to compact flourescent bulbs, buying wind and hydro power and use public transportation [in NYC that's easy]. There are so few practical solar products though for apartment dwellers, who can't put solar panels on the roof.
  • Shawn@MoneyBrick Jan 28, 2008 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    Another of my favorite no-electricity activities is working out! Lifting weights and other things like swimming, riding a bicycle and walking are all great things that'll extend one's life expectancy and use fat, not electricity. Also... it makes your body tight!
  • Kerry1 Jan 27, 2008 @ 10:19 am | delete
    Hello,

    Very cool lens you have VERY good information
    keep you the good work.
  • SingingLessons Jan 23, 2008 @ 8:36 pm | delete
    Life has gotten so complicated. Great information.

    Singorama
  • internetry Jan 23, 2008 @ 8:12 am | delete
    Nice lens! Energy usage is a very important subject and you made it clear in a very nice way! Well done!

    Kind regards,
    Internetry (my lens: )
  • Jan 22, 2008 @ 11:02 am | delete
    5 stars! Good job!
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  • Music-Resource Jan 21, 2008 @ 9:57 pm | delete
    Hi HotbuttonPress, You really made me think. I'm already a vegetarian and I've explored environmental issues quite a bit. I do what I can but your lens really inspires me. Thanx. ~Music Resource~
  • ArrowSheds Jan 20, 2008 @ 8:44 pm | delete
    I am very impressed. If everyone cut back even a little, think of the resources we would save! Excellent lens, well done! I put a solar powered security light on my shed, no electric used there.
    Arrow Sheds
  • gworger Jan 15, 2008 @ 11:31 am | delete
    100 years ago(!), I was an avid reader of THE MOTHER EARTH NEWS, which focused on ways to live more simply. Then I got married, had children, and got immersed (mindlessly immersed) in LIFESTYLE. Your lens has re-inspired me to re-think a lot of how I now live. Deep down, I am more interested in LIFE-SUBSTANCE than lifestyle, but have not thought through how to take action.
    I shall return here often to get new ideas on simplifying my life, and reducing my "foot print".
    I found you site, because I am reviewing the top 25 sites to find principles related to creating a superior lens and website. I am finding that all the top lenses have superior CONTENT. I sort of already knew that, but for sure, your lens does have good content.
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  • NormaLehmeierHartie Jan 13, 2008 @ 10:52 am | delete
    Great lens!

    For lots of tips on greener your home, see my lens: http://www.squidoo.com/GreenLivingTips1. For green tips of the day, lots of green information, reviews and interviews of green experts and products, go to: http://harmoniousenvironment.com/
  • Wynning Jan 13, 2008 @ 4:07 am | delete
    This is a great lens. I'm still new to squidoo and am constantly amazed at how much information I find. I have a related lens at http://www.squidoo.com/electricmoney. I'd love some feedback as I'm new to this whole squidoo thing.
  • Quilteralice Jan 11, 2008 @ 9:30 am | delete
    What a lot of great things to think about. It is time to make some changes!
    Thanks for visiting my knitting lens.
    Alice
  • AanaEdwards Jan 11, 2008 @ 7:08 am | delete
    Interesting lens !!
  • Jan 10, 2008 @ 11:43 am | delete
    Save energy: go sailing! Thnx for the link to that great keyboard; hope it's waterproof too.
  • homesecurityalarm Jan 9, 2008 @ 7:19 pm | delete
    great lens! great advise on saving the world a lil bit at a time!
  • GarrettsAttic Jan 8, 2008 @ 10:24 pm | delete
    A lot of really great ideas. Stopped mowing my 2-1/2 acre yard a few years ago. Mow paths that the kids use as "roads" complete with traffic signs. The "islands" are planted with wildflowers. What the heck does anyone need with that much yard anyway?
  • SusanShaw Jan 7, 2008 @ 8:44 pm | delete
    Thanks for all the great information! I've been making one little change at a time for years now. One great resource I recently came across is Lehman's, a store that has supplied the Amish with electricity-free appliances for years. It's a bit spendy, but here's the link:
    http://www.lehmans.com/
  • WebkinzTraderJr Jan 7, 2008 @ 8:54 am | delete
    Please go on Squidoo.com/Oliviaswebkinztips and Squidoo.com/Peanutbutterjellytime i am 9 years old and i made these lens by my-self! i would love to see more people coming on both of my pages! (Me and my friends are sharing the Peanutbutterjellytime page but i made it and made the moudles) 5 STARS!!
  • kevep Jan 3, 2008 @ 10:31 pm | delete
    Really informative lens, some great stuff on here! Check out my iphone games lens and let me know what you think! 5 stars from me!
  • Ben gylsen Jan 2, 2008 @ 6:46 am | delete
    Hi [ there]. Thank you for a great lens!
    Really informative. I've just finished my
    Colon Cleanselens.
    Be great if you'd stop by to give it a rating. Appreciate it.

    Where "Colon Cleanse" interchange with "Detox" and "Constipation"
  • 1stTech Dec 30, 2007 @ 11:49 pm | delete
    Really cool!

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  • Petee Dec 29, 2007 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    I always enjoy lenses about saving energy. I have one about Gas Savings. Most of my flashlights are the handcrank and a solar radio. Great lens!
  • GaryM1 Dec 27, 2007 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    Great lens. Comes the future and the use of LED lighting in our homes!!
  • mixworks Dec 26, 2007 @ 4:02 am | delete
    nice job!
  • Dec 21, 2007 @ 3:36 pm | delete
    Great lens! I changed all my bulbs to CFL's, put my TV's and computer on smart strips(turn off when at work and overnight) turned my thermostat up 2 degrees in summer and down 2 in winter. With all this my electric bill went down by HALF! Do It folks!
  • Celtica Dec 20, 2007 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    5 stars and three cheers to you! Well done - I wish you success in every way!
  • Daveron Dec 18, 2007 @ 1:22 am | delete
    Nice to see your lens doing so well. I agree the little things add up, like buying energy saving bulbs and unplugging cell phones. We need to try and save this planet for the next generation. Keep up the good work.
  • garethjax Dec 14, 2007 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    Your lens is packed full of wise advices, but please, we need to bake some bread or focaccia sometimes :) I can't eat raw flour :)
  • Monteath Dec 12, 2007 @ 9:11 pm | delete
    Great lens! I lived in a cabin in Alaska for a while, and once you had to live without running water and sporadic electricity, it's amazing how easy it is to adjust.
  • Dec 9, 2007 @ 11:35 pm | delete
    Well done. My lens is a cousin to yours. You can check it out at Journey To Green.

    And I still like to hang dry my laundry.
  • FengShuiStyle Dec 8, 2007 @ 3:00 am | delete
    I'm so thrilled that your lens is doing so well...that means there's hope! People: if you want to get scared into action, check out the "Earth Clock" It's chillingly compelling....
  • thegreatergreen Dec 4, 2007 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    Thanks for the awesome tips! I'd never even heard of the Zeer Pot, but I am definitely going to check that one out!
  • SwartzElectric Dec 2, 2007 @ 6:12 pm | delete
    What a neat lens. As an electrical contractor, many people think that I promote the use of energy, when I actually try to reduce it. We try to get people to save energy in LOTS of ways...
    Good to see you are too!
  • AllNaturalCleaning Nov 30, 2007 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    Hey, great lens! I think being a better steward of our resources is important and will help save alot of people without toxins ect... Thanks for the lens. Harry @ http://www.squidoo.com/allnaturalcleaning.com
  • greengecko Nov 30, 2007 @ 3:21 am | delete
    Great lens! I love my gardening tools and I'll use the hedge clippers and pruning knife rather than use a machine almost evry time. So nice and quiet, too
  • shinhwa Nov 28, 2007 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    you deserve to be on top!
    useful lens

    cheers to your newest stars!
  • dc64 Nov 28, 2007 @ 9:50 am | delete
    Very interesting idea on a lens. It definately peaked my interest. Debra
  • lacraiger Nov 24, 2007 @ 7:16 am | delete
    very informative lens
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  • coollikeme Nov 22, 2007 @ 1:30 am | delete
    Let there be light
  • takeonme Nov 21, 2007 @ 6:36 pm | delete
    Nice lens! check out my Income Investment lens.
  • keepitup01 Nov 21, 2007 @ 4:40 pm | delete
    Great lens, very informative!
  • salesbysandra Nov 20, 2007 @ 7:41 am | delete
    Great lens. Living in South Florida I've had to go without power for a week because of the hurricanes.

    Thanks!
  • ThePrancingPony Nov 19, 2007 @ 4:26 pm | delete
    Excellent Lens ! Keep up the good work, help save our environment :)
  • Nov 18, 2007 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    Great lens!!! I walk my dog instead of using a treadmill :)
  • Retro_Loco Nov 17, 2007 @ 8:59 am | delete
    Such a great and much needed lens! I will encourage people to visit your lens
  • littlelu Nov 14, 2007 @ 8:51 am | delete
    Interesting Lens! Great Job, I enjoyed it.
  • SpicySun Nov 12, 2007 @ 10:35 pm | delete
    Hi! Great lens! Lots of cool info. Please visit our delicious lens Spicy Sun Dips and Rubs! You'll be glad you did.....your friend, Spicy!
  • smallhands Nov 12, 2007 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    Hi. I'd like to comment on your subtitle at the top. Electricity is indeed clean energy but its source is the one in question. Electricity is only the product of whatever process or resource is harnessed by an area.
  • HotbuttonPress Nov 12, 2007 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    The best place to get help about improving the look of your lens and ratings is right here at squidoo! Search for squidoo tips or how-to in the box at the top right of every squidoo page. There are lots of lenses full of fantastic information. Have fun!
  • Zoo Nov 10, 2007 @ 10:10 pm | delete
    how do you get the big letters????
  • jenny Nov 10, 2007 @ 8:33 am | delete
    wow man what a great lens. Your lens is one between top 100 lens. keep it up.
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  • xtnshun Nov 9, 2007 @ 10:09 pm | delete
    I think my feet are one of the best energy saving gadgets!
  • sharondavis Nov 9, 2007 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    Excellent lens! Just the right balance of information and humor.
  • corebizstyle Nov 8, 2007 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    5 Stars! Awesome timing for power tips with winter coming up..thanks! You are invited to check out my lense, too, and rate it - -thanks again.
  • Energy_Guy Nov 7, 2007 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    I would love some advice on how you generated so much buzz about your lens. Again, great job.
  • 1BigDog Nov 7, 2007 @ 5:54 am | delete
    Very Nice lens and in the number one slot congrats. Just a newbie here I need some feedback. Best Regards
  • MichaelWoodotnet Nov 3, 2007 @ 4:49 am | delete
    can't imagine living without electric! What will i do without blogging :P
  • KimGiancaterino Nov 1, 2007 @ 6:52 pm | delete
    I hadn't heard of a Zeer Pot, but would really like to try one out. Thanks for all the great suggestions for getting back to basics. Congrats on #1.
  • jeffreywillis Nov 1, 2007 @ 6:46 pm | delete
    Thanks for the cool advice! I have to admit I've got LensEnvy!

    My favorite energy-saving gadget has to be my manual edge trimmer for the lawn.

    Keep up the great work!

    Jeff Willis

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  • Christopher_Scott Oct 31, 2007 @ 10:56 pm | delete
    Hey, you just got knocked off out of the #1 spot on squidoo. You need to get it back!
  • Sunny423 Oct 30, 2007 @ 6:56 pm | delete
    Nice Job! I'm glad your making sure people have a clue about energy waste/cunsumption and conservation.
  • fotos4web Oct 27, 2007 @ 9:34 am | delete
    Superb Lens ***** 5 Stars well deserved
    Keith
  • timtokin Oct 27, 2007 @ 5:27 am | delete
    Very interesting lens.
  • Dubai-Real-Estate Oct 27, 2007 @ 3:25 am | delete
    Nice lens there really enjoyed the read!
  • Mlocke Oct 26, 2007 @ 4:12 pm | delete
    Wow, so much information here! This really makes you stop and think about what we need to do! Drop by sometime!
  • feb4 Oct 26, 2007 @ 3:42 pm | delete
    original lens and looks like you put a lot of work into it;
    plant yucca
  • mich7713 Oct 26, 2007 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    Its nice to see someone care enough and take the time to share all this great info with others! Thanks!
  • feb4 Oct 26, 2007 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    very informative

    http://ww.squidoo.com/plant-yucca/
  • Jayden_G Oct 26, 2007 @ 8:57 am | delete
    Very good lens. Keep it up. You deserve 5 stars.
  • gabrielbrassard Oct 25, 2007 @ 10:15 pm | delete
    I like your concepts, it's a great lens!
  • Oct 25, 2007 @ 8:54 pm | delete
    I love to write, but i'm not that good in writing. My purpose is just to express my ideas that may others too learn from it.
  • Graceonline Oct 25, 2007 @ 7:29 pm | delete
    Congratulations on being the absolute number one Squidoo lens! I love it when green is hot! You've added a lot of content since my first few visits--worth coming back to see what's new. I've added you to my lensroll, and of course you already had five stars. Wish I could give you more.
  • Hillandglen Oct 24, 2007 @ 3:27 pm | delete
    Thought provoking stuff...
  • ExposeKenosha Oct 24, 2007 @ 8:10 am | delete
    Terrific lens. Creative ways to save energy for even the most electricity dependent person. Will have to try the zeer pot.
  • blastfromthepast Oct 23, 2007 @ 8:38 pm | delete
    An inspiring lens! Much to learn here!

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  • Oct 23, 2007 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    This is a great lens. I appreciate all the useful info.Build Niche eBay Affiliate Stores That Make You Money
  • flicker Oct 23, 2007 @ 11:34 am | delete
    Thanks for the great info! I agree about "The little things...they really add up."
  • Ntrwriter Oct 22, 2007 @ 5:29 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. It looks like quite a bit of work was put into it. Keep up the good work!
  • MomwithAHook Oct 21, 2007 @ 5:00 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. Great information and I love the Zeer pots... never heard of them before.
  • anndouglas Oct 20, 2007 @ 2:43 pm | delete
    What a creative and inspiring lens.
  • Christopher_Scott Oct 18, 2007 @ 8:19 am | delete
    Great lens. It's still #1 on squidoo!
  • davewashere Oct 18, 2007 @ 6:37 am | delete
    I agree that we need to get off the grid and find new ways to create and store energy, but for now I think I'll be keeping my laptop. That energy efficient computers looks really lame. Thanks for the lens!
  • BigGirlBlue Oct 18, 2007 @ 12:40 am | delete
    Congratulations on the #1 spot in how-to. Great lens, you deserve it.
  • Aika Oct 17, 2007 @ 10:53 pm | delete
    voted 5 stars, this is very very helpful. It is a serious issue that must not taken for granted.
  • Kathryn_T Oct 17, 2007 @ 1:09 am | delete
    Great Lens! Thank you for all these ideas, and keeping energy savings on our mind. It should become second nature to us to do things the "less energy" way. Bring 'em on!

    Best Regards,
    Kathryn_T
    My High Speed Income Secrets Lens
  • SemperFidelis Oct 16, 2007 @ 10:14 pm | delete
    I love your cause and a high 5 to you! If you have the time, consider stopping by my Recycling lens. All proceeds go to Save The Children. Oh, I love the fancy first letters also. :o)
  • LolaLuna Oct 16, 2007 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    Great lens!! I loved it.
  • Mr-B Oct 16, 2007 @ 4:55 pm | delete
    Great site, will be back to read more.
  • gilemon Oct 16, 2007 @ 1:03 pm | delete
    No more Tesla in ourlives??? No no, NO!!!!!
  • theawristocrat Oct 16, 2007 @ 9:36 am | delete
    Excellent energy saving ideas and tips. Thanks for sharing.
    Cheers,
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  • Raffy-Sports-Nutritionist Oct 15, 2007 @ 9:14 pm | delete
    Totally Awesome!

    I want to thank you for putting this lens together, I have been using and doing some of the things listed and recommended here.

    I've however had a hard time sharing it with friends, but I hope this lens will help me.

    Hope for you the best.

    Raffy
  • MERCA Oct 14, 2007 @ 10:14 am | delete
    Suppose we could all switch off our computers as well ;)
  • linhuck Oct 14, 2007 @ 2:09 am | delete
    Great lens, keep sharing!
    To many people get in their car to drive around the block! Walk, run, cycle, Save your life and the planet!
  • datingtips93 Oct 11, 2007 @ 9:39 pm | delete
    Love this lens. I strongly believe we need to switch to a non-fossil fuel based living. 5/5
  • globalinternetmall Oct 11, 2007 @ 11:36 am | delete
    5 star lens for sure! You have given me some great ideas, and have made me realize that we can replace some electric items. Keep up the good work! Stop by my lens some time.
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  • jackclee Oct 9, 2007 @ 9:19 pm | delete
    My energy saving idea is to have GPS installed on all cars. http://www.squidoo.com/Go_green_GPS/
  • Karendelac Oct 9, 2007 @ 3:57 pm | delete
    Great tips!

    Except the Austrian scythe. I just don't think I would feel comfortable telling my kids to go out and trim the lawn with a fourteen inch blade. Just kidding.

    Five stars!

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  • ShortSaleRealtor Oct 9, 2007 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    great lens 5 stars 4 u
  • Lakota429 Oct 9, 2007 @ 6:18 am | delete
    Fantastic lens!! Great information! Well-deserved #1!! 5 stars and a lensroll!! Annie~
  • danny_angel Oct 9, 2007 @ 5:10 am | delete
    Great lens you have here. Worth sharing it to others. Keep up this incredible work mate.

    Cheers,
    DanNy
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  • kemengr Oct 6, 2007 @ 7:38 pm | delete
    About 65% of the electricity is spent on water heating. Whenever possible take non-warm water bath as I do. Or plan a community solar water heater or just use two liters of water for a body scrub since that is the quantity mathematically required for total wetting of the body...
  • JupiterJustice Oct 6, 2007 @ 5:30 pm | delete
    Awesome! you have done a wonderful job on this lens. I will spread the word about this place. Thanks AJ
  • Free-PSP-Game-Downloads-Nut Oct 6, 2007 @ 4:29 pm | delete
    Great lens!
    I give 5 stars.

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  • RC-NUT Oct 6, 2007 @ 3:48 pm | delete
    very nice lens-we recycle anything we can get our hands on-we are even building our very first wind turbine-husband has also been banned from buying new items for his Rc Hobbie(he must Make his own parts)-check in our lens from time to time to see how that is working
  • YardsaleSurfer Oct 6, 2007 @ 9:30 am | delete
    Great Ideas! I just got rid of the wall-to-wall carpeting, turned in my vacuum cleaner and steam cleaner for good! Another good idea for electricity-free laundry is http://www.laundry-alternative.com/
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  • fotos4web Oct 4, 2007 @ 12:10 pm | delete
    Great Lens - we should all be a LOT greener !
    Keith
  • attractfitness Oct 3, 2007 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    Very Nice Hub
  • victory Oct 1, 2007 @ 5:07 pm | delete
    You have a great page!!
  • Christopher_Scott Oct 1, 2007 @ 1:21 am | delete
    Great lens on the nonelectric life! Lots of great information for all of us. Keep up the hard work. Come over to A DAY OF HOPE
  • dinoconte Sep 30, 2007 @ 2:28 pm | delete
    the double pot is a good idea
  • desertdarlene Sep 29, 2007 @ 9:03 pm | delete
    Cool lens! When I read the title, I thought it would be about something about an extreme way of living. But, your information and tips are very useful and interesting!
  • cpintrass Sep 29, 2007 @ 10:29 am | delete
    hi your web top 100 no 1, how u make it ,ha
  • j.wilson Sep 27, 2007 @ 4:40 am | delete
    Very good lens! Keep up...
  • Frings Sep 26, 2007 @ 9:23 am | delete
    without refrigerator? oh.. how miserable life can be, but good idea on saving energy...
    hope you would visit and rate my lense,http://www.squidoo.com/site-rubix-review/
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  • chirundu Sep 26, 2007 @ 8:12 am | delete
    loved the lens - thankyou 5 stars
  • dataminer Sep 26, 2007 @ 4:46 am | delete
    Very informative and on point lense-kudos and keep up the good work
  • Monteath Sep 25, 2007 @ 3:42 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens! Keep up the good work!
  • MCStylin Sep 25, 2007 @ 8:06 am | delete
    Great lens you have here! Very comprehensive, a definite 5 star!

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  • nothrdayinparadise Sep 22, 2007 @ 3:20 pm | delete
    Great Tips
    Thanks
  • JohnJenin Sep 22, 2007 @ 2:25 pm | delete
    great one
  • Siddhaswarupananda das Sep 21, 2007 @ 8:17 pm | delete
    Yes, I recently trained living without electricity for 2 days. But I got used to it. Wasn't so bad
  • aande Sep 21, 2007 @ 5:23 pm | delete
    Hmmmmm. Good ideas. Do you actually live without a refrigerator in your house? For my part . . . I don't think I could.
  • minky Sep 21, 2007 @ 3:13 am | delete
    Great lens, justified being in the top 100.
  • Best-Blogger-Ever Sep 19, 2007 @ 9:34 pm | delete
    Wow! Your lens is amazing....please check mine out at:

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  • BobbyJSylvester Sep 19, 2007 @ 5:25 pm | delete
    I grew up a bit of a "hippy" so I always find it weird when people are obsessed with things like electric can openers... In my family we made fun of people who used those things... My girlfriend's family always used them :) culture clash! alright!
  • JupiterJustice Sep 19, 2007 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    Solar powered garden lights. Anything that is powered by free energy. I like to power up and charge all my gadgets with small solar panels. Great Lens!
  • JCP Sep 18, 2007 @ 9:48 am | delete
    (¯`'?.¸ M A N Y ~ T H A N K S¸.?'´¯)
    Great Lens!
  • seitler Sep 18, 2007 @ 8:59 am | delete
    Wonderful! These are some really nifty--and practical--tips. (I especially like the zeer pot!)

    Thanks for bringing some real wisdom to Squidoo. :D
  • bernd49 Sep 18, 2007 @ 6:55 am | delete
    I agree with you, and i work for Greenpeace as well.
    Have a look on my site squidoo.com/Tree-martyr
  • ShortSaleRealtor Sep 15, 2007 @ 4:09 pm | delete
    great lens
  • ShortSaleRealtor Sep 15, 2007 @ 11:53 am | delete
    great pointers for conserving energy
  • trueprosperity Sep 14, 2007 @ 3:59 pm | delete
    great lens. I remember when we had the blackout in Michigan for about 3-4 days, almost the whole state was without power. it was a wake up call!!People think they can't survive without electricity. We have become to spoiled in America. 5 stars
  • islandsquid Sep 13, 2007 @ 12:21 am | delete
    Fantastic lens. You've got brilliance.
  • halcyonica Sep 12, 2007 @ 11:33 pm | delete
    Great ideas. I like what you're promoting.
  • JorgeRodriguez Sep 12, 2007 @ 4:55 pm | delete
    Very cool lens. I learned a lot. --Food Magnetism
  • allysa Sep 12, 2007 @ 3:17 am | delete
    I totally agree with you. As an environmentalist, I would definitely recommend this to everyone. This is a must seen lens. 5*!
  • viptravelresorts Sep 11, 2007 @ 8:20 am | delete
    Great Lens !!! Such an important topic !
  • Mark-Nehs Sep 10, 2007 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    Thanks for Sharing. Great Info. All the Best.
  • CoffeeBreaker Sep 9, 2007 @ 11:22 am | delete
    I want one..Alphasmart Neo.. at least I think so - can you give a few more details about it - size, speed etc. It says something about "palm" does that mean finger pressing typing or is it the size of a keyboard or what? How does it work for you - where do you use it, etc. Thanks so much!
  • cathyromine Sep 9, 2007 @ 1:13 am | delete
    Great Lens
  • sara08852 Sep 8, 2007 @ 11:37 am | delete
    I like your lens. Lensrolled it to my Directory of help and Tutorial lens.
    Sara
  • lisapdx Sep 7, 2007 @ 12:16 pm | delete
    Great topic, great lens.
    How do you power your computer? Heehee. I guess that would be in the "other" category.
  • 1BigDog Sep 6, 2007 @ 11:09 pm | delete
    What a wonderful lens! Great topic one of the best. You get 6 stars lol
  • adrian2k Sep 6, 2007 @ 11:48 am | delete
    Hi Man,
    Congrats for share with us excellent info here
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  • nicataliano Sep 5, 2007 @ 10:57 pm | delete
    nice lens maybe you would like to participate in a little challenge I have going on visit postyourearnings.blogspot.com
  • Natural_Earth_Essentials Sep 5, 2007 @ 7:16 am | delete
    I'm your #1 Fan!
  • Suave Sep 5, 2007 @ 7:11 am | delete
    I like the idea n the topics..... nice! lens.
  • AlexMiller Sep 5, 2007 @ 3:13 am | delete
    thanks for the great lens
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  • Fenderpick Sep 4, 2007 @ 11:45 pm | delete
    Understand how this important lens deserves top spot! Thank you for creating this informative site. Please visit my lens if you are passionate about guitars
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  • waight4ever Sep 4, 2007 @ 8:36 pm | delete
    my favorite energy saving gadget are candles.. they smell good and keep you warm and helps you from wasting electricity as well as money.
  • Tom_Antion Sep 4, 2007 @ 11:05 am | delete
    Hi! Great lens! Lots of useful information. Please visit my Bichon Frise Rescue lens. Profits from products sold are donated to rescue groups. Thanks! Your friend, TOM
  • AdrianPablo1 Aug 29, 2007 @ 3:42 pm | delete
    You have a great lense here. Good ideas!
  • Fit_Guy Aug 29, 2007 @ 10:36 am | delete
    Really cool! ;) I'm all for a combo of low tech-hi tech, but it's out of control. People take elevators INSTEAD of walking a few flights...drive INSTEAD of walking a few blocks, etc.

    FG
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  • ChickMagnet101 Aug 28, 2007 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    Hey ...great lens! (I've rated it 5 stars!) Really like how you've created a lens that can help people conserve electricity and help the planet. Keep up the great work!
    ~Scott
  • webseitler Aug 28, 2007 @ 9:35 am | delete
    What a wonderful lens! Great topic and great content. And I agree... let's not get wrapped up in all this junk. I like old ways of doing things anyhow. Except for my computer. ;)
  • chrins Aug 26, 2007 @ 11:51 pm | delete
    wow! wow! great lens! Conserving energy.
  • Retro_Loco Aug 25, 2007 @ 3:22 am | delete
    My last entry was cut off. I hate when that happens! GREAT lens, 5 stars from me. ~Vicki~
  • Mrs-Communication Aug 22, 2007 @ 1:34 pm | delete
    I've been without a microwave for seven months. People are always shocked when they visit, and find that I have no microwave. The only part I miss is the instant popcorn. Thanks for this great lens idea!! 5*
  • coollikeme Aug 21, 2007 @ 4:55 pm | delete
    Cool lens good stuff.
  • Benedict Aug 21, 2007 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    Hi HotButtonPress,

    I'm a Squidoo intern (Squidtern!), Great lens on tips to lessen our dependence on electricity! Happy lensmaking, hope to see more great lenses from you!

    Cheers,
    Benedict
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  • kidgrifter Aug 20, 2007 @ 10:00 pm | delete
    Wow! What a great lens! Lots of great info. please join my group and continue making a difference http://www.squidoo.com/groups/difference
  • clickingworks Aug 19, 2007 @ 1:53 pm | delete
    Great lens. I chose my feet as an energy saving device.
  • BradKamer Aug 17, 2007 @ 11:12 am | delete
    Good information. I couldn't agree with you more about the oversaturation of electric gadgetry (especially in the kitchen).
  • allysa Aug 17, 2007 @ 4:28 am | delete
    great lens and awesome infos HotbuttonPress. Cheers! :)
  • Aug 16, 2007 @ 5:55 pm | delete
    Incredible stuff here. Thanks for making such a helpful lens!
  • sis5511 Aug 11, 2007 @ 9:28 pm | delete
    Awesome lens. Great info. It's the little things we neber think about. Unplug when not in use. 5 stars
  • Forgiven Aug 11, 2007 @ 11:19 am | delete
    Nice lens! 5 Stars from me! When you get time please rate my lens faithography
  • Entwife Aug 11, 2007 @ 8:13 am | delete
    Love the zeer pot. Great lens with wonderful informations
  • CleanAirGardeningDotCom Aug 10, 2007 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    Love your lens and added it to my lensroll! I saw that you mentioned the scythe in detail, but the reel mower only in passing. Reel mowers are actually a lot more reasonable for most people with grass lawns. Check out my lens on reel mowers.

    Lars
  • Andrew_Braithwaite Aug 10, 2007 @ 12:03 pm | delete
    Hey Great lens, very interesting! It caught my eye and different!

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  • Retro_Loco Aug 4, 2007 @ 3:59 am | delete
    Great lens! I'm all for conserving
  • SARASOTASWEETIE Aug 3, 2007 @ 7:41 am | delete
    Great lens. 5 stars!
  • mn3guy Aug 2, 2007 @ 11:51 pm | delete
    The Zeer Pot idea - never heard of that, but it sounds pretty awesome. Thanks for some ideas!
  • ParrotMaster Jul 30, 2007 @ 6:44 pm | delete
    Parrots don't need any electricity. 5 Stars! Great Info.
  • nicataliano Jul 28, 2007 @ 1:37 am | delete
    nice lens there are now zero energy homes being built around the country by habitat for humanity. They run off of their own solar power and produce more energy than they use, with all the amenities of anyone elses house.
  • allysa Jul 26, 2007 @ 8:48 pm | delete
    thanks for posting this such important topic, I'm a member also of an environmental group that fight against Global Warming. People must be aware of what's happening today on our environment. 5* for you!
  • catch-cheating Jul 26, 2007 @ 9:23 am | delete
    very useful info, you guide help me a lot, thank, 5 star
  • RolandK_Mary Jul 25, 2007 @ 6:20 pm | delete
    energy saving is a very serious issue. This lens is a superb job in that field. a big applause to you and to this lens, congratulations!
  • Jul 24, 2007 @ 11:42 pm | delete
    There have been some reality shows demonstrating what life without electricity would be like ... Electricity is efficient at the point of use, and many carbon-free methods of generation are available. The real question: can electricity save energy? http://www.sealnet.org/seal/node/16
  • AlisonLee Jul 24, 2007 @ 10:30 am | delete
    Great lens about energy saving. You have given me more ideas! 5*

    Love,
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  • just_Dawn Jul 21, 2007 @ 7:50 am | delete
    Great Lens! 5*****'s And I hope you make "Lens of the Day". For me, saving electricity began when I was in grade school and we learned about saving energy and the environment. I'd say that's when my obsession with turning off unnecessary lights began! Even a CFL bulb uses energy and costs you money!
  • ank Jul 18, 2007 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    Hi HotbuttonPress, great lens . I have also created my lens . This will give insight on How Eurostar booking can help the environment and also save you time with their high speed train services. To get more info
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  • EditorDave Jul 15, 2007 @ 5:26 pm | delete
    Nice Lens! I've added you (lensrolled) to my two "energy-related" lenses: http://www.squidoo.com/Energy_Independence/ and http://www.squidoo.com/moving_electrons/ . I'd love it if you could lensroll my lenses to yours as well.
    Best regards,
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  • Classic Jul 15, 2007 @ 10:21 am | delete
    Hi I have featured you and your lens on the HP of the Nature and Environment group. Happy Sunday!
  • CatesLinens Jul 14, 2007 @ 8:59 am | delete
    We lived 14 years without electricity. Built our home with our own hands. Sited it to get the best sun and shade. However, with bitter cold in the winter and 110 degrees in the summer, we opted to run electric to our home. We recycle water, plant trees wisely and do not waste electric.
  • Oosquid Jul 7, 2007 @ 4:36 am | delete
    Many thanks for the useful information. I'd never heard of Zeer Pots but I'm going to check them out. 5 stars, your lens deserves them.
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  • Jul 5, 2007 @ 3:04 am | delete
    Hi, you've done a great job here, valuable information! 5 stars! Come try visiting my lens about Top 10 Vacation Spots.
  • SouthernKarma Jul 3, 2007 @ 9:13 am | delete
    Love your lense/will share!My favorite energy saving device is my new creation - washable fabric covers that protect your computer from dust and pet hair thus keeping it from getting hot and using more energy. Bonus-they're colorful and can show off your personality.
  • Jul 1, 2007 @ 8:11 pm | delete
    Now this is what I call a brilliant lens. A ton of effort and great content. Nice work! 5 stars from me. My lens is on satelliet tv for pc. let me know what you think
  • DenisGauthier Jun 14, 2007 @ 6:40 am | delete
    Fantastic!

    http://www.squidoo.com/diymusician
  • jwellis Jun 11, 2007 @ 10:10 am | delete
    Here is a great site about Solar Power
    http://solarpanel.latest-info.com

    The World's first Biodegradable Diapers
    http://www.diapers.1hwy.com
  • Lauri_Niskasaari Jun 7, 2007 @ 8:07 am | delete
    Great stuff here!
    I use Heat Pump in my house and it saves a LOT in my electric bills / saves electricity!
    -L.O.
  • Graceonline May 31, 2007 @ 11:39 am | delete
    My favorite energy-saving gadget, that I hope someone will buy for my birthday, is the solar-powered backpack. Solar voltaic cells on the backpack store energy which you can use to recharge all your portable, energy-intensive gadgets--cell phone, laptop, Ipod. Available at RealGoods.com.
  • aliveworldwide May 28, 2007 @ 10:06 am | delete
    My favorite energy saving gadget is a tree! I planted trees in front of all my southern facing windows. The leafy branches make cool shade in the summer and the bare branches let the warm sunshine through in the winter!
  • Amgad May 27, 2007 @ 1:16 pm | delete
    that's of great fun
  • Sherb May 26, 2007 @ 4:19 pm | delete
    I just know, that I don't like to pay my electric bill!
    Great lens...
  • Nicegoogoo May 25, 2007 @ 7:20 pm | delete
    Good stuff! To be honest, I've learned from this. By the way, I've also added a new type of self help system called feminization hypnosis you may want to take a peek.
  • Classic May 23, 2007 @ 10:11 am | delete
    Excellent lens! 5*s! A warm and friendly welcome to my group, Nature and Environment! Please rate some of my lenses, too, and I am looking forward to visiting yours.
  • kevep May 23, 2007 @ 6:48 am | delete
    Cool lens! I have a lens on Satellite TV on your PC, would appreciate any feedback! By the way - great lens
  • kevep May 23, 2007 @ 6:25 am | delete
    I actually have solar panels on my roof and have used them for the last 4 or 5 years, really recommend them. I've created a lens on Satellite TV on your PC, would appreciate any feedback! By the way - great lens
  • henage May 22, 2007 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    I love the idea and direction behind this lense, but wish it focussed more on the ways we could decrease the energy hogs in our lives. I doubt electric can openers and sound systems are even worth considering. However heating/cooling, automotive and lighting solutions are worth a good look.
  • May 20, 2007 @ 12:04 pm | delete
    Very nice lens.
  • ideasbymarz May 20, 2007 @ 8:49 am | delete
    Great Lens
  • farang May 17, 2007 @ 8:02 pm | delete
    Great lens. Cleveland Browns
  • Bob. May 17, 2007 @ 6:13 pm | delete
    Excellent lens! 5 stars. Save power, cook on the BBQ!
    Barbecue and Charcoal Grilling
    The Great American Chili Cook Off
  • RJSerafini May 17, 2007 @ 7:58 am | delete
    Hi,
    Congratulations for this great 5 stars lens!
    WEbTv-Station
  • PotPieGirl May 14, 2007 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    This is truly an informative lens! Thank you from 10 Tips to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
  • kevep May 13, 2007 @ 6:58 pm | delete
    Really innovative lens. I'll link to it on my lens on Satellite TV For PC. Thanks for the great tips
  • Evert Kuiken May 12, 2007 @ 4:13 pm | delete
    Always surprised when I visit my sister in New Mexico: all those electric appliances! In The Netherlands we are lucky having gas. We heat our homes, cook, and produce electricity with it. 2 tips: 1. Pull the plug on everything you don't use! 2. Mount solar panels. Sometimes I produce more than I use
  • imdropout May 12, 2007 @ 9:14 am | delete
    I am in the process of trying to depower my life, My wife thinks I am crazy.

    Anyway my mower just died and I am pretty sure I am going to be buying one those old fashioned push mowers the kind that just have 5 rotating blades.

    it is not going to save the world but it is a start

    I really like this
  • Lakota429 May 12, 2007 @ 8:38 am | delete
    Ooops...forgot to tell ya...5 stars and a lensroll!! Annie~
  • Lakota429 May 12, 2007 @ 8:37 am | delete
    Very interesting lens! I'm with you! Wouldn't it be great if everyone would start energy?! Come on by! Annie~
  • runpenguin May 11, 2007 @ 7:30 pm | delete
    This lens is awesomely stellar!! These are some really good ideas and tips! ...Time to go badger my mum !! lol
  • dnuttall May 11, 2007 @ 10:17 am | delete
    This is an excellent lens. With the rising gas prices I do a whole lot more biking and walking. Check out my lens here: Niche Blogging
  • Beth_C May 10, 2007 @ 5:07 pm | delete
    Sounds like back to the good ole days of FlowerPower to me. I'm for that.
  • Pat May 9, 2007 @ 5:16 pm | delete
    I like to use non-electric tools in the kitchen because the noise of electric gadgets attracts my mother, and then she has a go at me for "using them wrong". Also non-electric tools are easier to clean.

    My favourite non-electric tool is a sharp knife.
  • Greekgeek May 9, 2007 @ 5:13 pm | delete
    Great lens. I'm adding it to my Yes, I Love My Hybrid Car! lensroll!
    As for computers... you can save some power by using a laptop. Battery, you know. :) Also... dim the screen slightly and light your office with candles. Very friendly, oddly enough!
  • affiliate_guy May 9, 2007 @ 2:18 pm | delete
    very informative and educational. also very deserving of a 5 start rating. Thanks,
  • August May 9, 2007 @ 10:09 am | delete
    The rake, shovel, and hoe are the energy saving
    devices I use a lot, as I can not stand the noise of
    blowers, the hassle and damaging effects on plants of
    the weed eater. Now that I plant my vegetables and
    cut flowers in the same place every year, I do not
    need a tiller.
  • giddygabby May 9, 2007 @ 3:27 am | delete
    Yup, the computer is mine, too. I prefer cooking with good ole knives and rolling pins, tho. It's more fun that way. But, man, it would be hard to live without the washer and dryer. Been there. Done that. Still there is so much we can do to reduce. Great lens. Congrats on a well-deserved honor.
  • daoine May 8, 2007 @ 9:09 pm | delete
    Excellent lens and some useful and interesting ideas - congrats on LOTD! (I'm also impressed by your drop caps - you're getting good at this techno stuff now!)
  • HotbuttonPress May 8, 2007 @ 7:29 pm | delete
    Thanks for all the great comments and ideas! This lens originated in a monthly Squidoo Contest hosted at http://tiffanydow.com/socialmarketing101/Forum/YaBB.pl which is also where you'll find tips and tricks like adding the colored drop caps at the beginning of each paragraph on your lens. Go join!
  • May 8, 2007 @ 4:20 pm | delete
    Super lens. Not just in the US, here in the ROK, gadgets are as normal as breathing.
  • Jacqueline_K May 8, 2007 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    I think this lens has great content and is laid out well. I do think however, that the one electric gadget most of us would be reluctant to give up is... our computers of course!
  • Jon May 8, 2007 @ 2:22 pm | delete
    My second most favorite energy-saving device is my index finger. I use it to turn off lights, TVs, VCRs, computers that are not being used.
  • cabindavid May 8, 2007 @ 2:21 pm | delete
    Thank you for adding my Cabin Fever Artworks poducts to your list. I am completely dedicated to converting folks from blind consumers to "thinking people." This is an excellent lens. Hopefully awareness of Global changes will get folks to lead better lives.~David
  • Jon May 8, 2007 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    My favorite energy-saving gadget is my shoes. I use them to walk instead of drive whenever possible.
  • Marc May 8, 2007 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    They ought to make exercise equipment that uses your workout energy to charge up a battery. Then you can stay fit and power up that laptop to build more squidoo lenses. Convert ones blubber gut into quality lens content for the betterment of mankind.
  • at May 8, 2007 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    great looking site, BTW - how'd you get those drop caps?
  • at May 8, 2007 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    no one has mentioned our modern-day slave - the computer! many people leave them on 24/7 - they use up a tremendous amount of power.
  • ricklomas May 8, 2007 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    I'm an english guy living in France, where we don't have half the gadgets that people in the US have. But yes, indeed it's all good about getting a bit more manual about things. What I usually find is that the more you do without luxuries, the more exercise you get too!!! http://www.ricklomas.com
  • ricklomas May 8, 2007 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    I'm an english guy living in France, where we don't have half the gadgets that people in the US have. But yes, indeed it's all good about getting a bit more manual about things. What I usually find is that the more you do without luxuries, the more exercise you get too!!! http://www.ricklomas.com
  • BoliviaStores May 8, 2007 @ 11:44 am | delete
    Great lens! being from Bolivia, nothing like do it yourself deal. Around the house we try to keep it green and we don't even watch much tv but something I have a hard time getting away from is the washer and drier; in the south we have maids to do the laundry, here the machine is the only choice???
  • BoliviaStores May 8, 2007 @ 11:44 am | delete
    Great lens! being from Bolivia, nothing like do it yourself deal. Around the house we try to keep it green and we don't even watch much tv but something I have a hard time getting away from is the washer and drier; in the south we have maids to do the laundry, here the machine is the only choice???
  • DeWayne-FilmFreak May 8, 2007 @ 11:38 am | delete
    Great lens! Hey! Whatever happened to the solar powered flash light?
  • May 8, 2007 @ 11:08 am | delete
    I love this lens! Thank you for the great ideas. I have recently started hanging clothing outside on a clothesline to dry. It's a lot more fun to use SUN-power!
  • Kevin May 8, 2007 @ 10:47 am | delete
    A French Press for making coffee which is much faster than making a drip pot. There are different sizes, so you can make as much as you need. You still need to boil the water, but there are many ways to accomplish that.
  • CollectorsCottage May 8, 2007 @ 10:04 am | delete
    Excellent lens - 5 stars from me. I don't know if my last post took (the site went weird on me), so I apologize if this is a duplicate. Anyway, I'll be visiting again to learn more. Thanks!
  • 0ctavias0fferings May 8, 2007 @ 9:59 am | delete
    I used to have a fridge which worked on the same principle as the zeer pot, was plaster outside which was kept wet and a container inside to keep food cooled. But I couldn't do without my microwave :( still, it's better than using an electric oven.

    Excellent lens, very informative.
  • Adam May 8, 2007 @ 9:58 am | delete
    you should include the XBOX in your vote. I definitely can't live with out the xbox
  • Jennifer May 8, 2007 @ 9:50 am | delete
    I use the wasted energy of the always-on pilot light in my gas oven to dry grapes, tomatoes, apples. The results are delicious. Also backyard chickens are a great energy saver - they eat scraps/bugs and produce eggs. Local food! (www.squidoo.com/BackyardChickens)
  • Aaron May 8, 2007 @ 9:38 am | delete
    Excellent lens!

    My favorite energy saving device is my bicycle. I teach people about self improvement, and I practice what I preach by getting frequent exercise by taking a bike or a set of roller blades to places where I used to drive a car!
  • wayfarer May 8, 2007 @ 9:30 am | delete
    I love your lens and its concept!
  • genglo May 8, 2007 @ 9:22 am | delete
    Thanks for this wonderful lens!
  • Acne_Medicine May 8, 2007 @ 8:54 am | delete
    very insightful lens. worthy of 5 stars. keep up the good work. Thanks from acne solution guy.
  • imagineit May 3, 2007 @ 12:35 am | delete
    really enjoyed your lens.
    i think one of my favorite energy
    saving devices are the solar pack
    for the cell phone and computer.
  • AquaNovaDesigns May 2, 2007 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    Great lens! I too use compact fluorescent light bulbs, replaced my major appliances with energy saving ones, use reusable shopping bags (my lens is about this), and carpool when possible.

    Karen
  • drjoea Apr 25, 2007 @ 12:21 am | delete
    very good article. This is very insightful and thought provoking.
  • 1SquidAddict Apr 3, 2007 @ 7:30 am | delete
    Great lens! Rated you 5*
    Please join our new group
    Save the Planet
  • gator Apr 1, 2007 @ 6:25 pm | delete
    Most: the manual can opener that removes the entire top of the can leaving a safe edge. Next: solar water heater.
  • whytedove Mar 20, 2007 @ 11:35 pm | delete
    Hi Ele... Great lens! My favourite energy saving gadget has to be my hurricane lamps. To me there's nothing more peaceful than sitting down to write with a nice thick pad of paper, a proper ink pen, and candlelight. I do my best work that way, and it doesn't hurt my eyes or my electric bill.
  • kevindavis Mar 20, 2007 @ 10:21 pm | delete
    Hi Ele,

    We have replaced most of our lightbulbs with flourescents to do our part.
  • JimH Mar 20, 2007 @ 6:12 pm | delete
    I got a wind-up radio as a gag gift many years ago and it works surprisingly well.

    I also thanks you for joining Friends of The Environment Group
  • RichardK Mar 18, 2007 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    You might hate me (but I do love the Zeer pot), but my favorite is my motorcycle. Low resource consumption, easy to park - no drive arounds, fosters integration into reality instead of land yatch isolation.


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  • Barkely Mar 18, 2007 @ 4:21 pm | delete
    The clothes line, LOL. I love the smell of clothes, especially sheets, blankets, and towels, after they have hung out in the sunshine. I hate using the dryer.
  • MrLewisSmile Mar 17, 2007 @ 11:17 pm | delete
    I have a wind-up mobile phone charger! You need to do less winding than you might think! This lens is really cool.
  • HotbuttonPress Mar 17, 2007 @ 9:31 pm | delete
    I have an old green glass lemon juicer I bought at a garage sale that I use all the time for juicing citrus fruits. I can't imagine how an electric gadget could work any faster or better! And it's a whole lot quieter. ~ Ele

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