Since Louis Palmer had started his journey around the world riding in a car that run using the power of the sun, we all have been hearing bits and pieces of news of how things are going for him and just how far along has he gone. Now, it is very inspiring to think that this Swiss adventurer has already completed his trip. Yes. Louis Palmer has completed the journey around the world in his solar car.

The tour ended for Palmer and on the last leg of his trip, he had stopped at a talk that the United Nations was having. This talk was about the climate and how technologies that were clean were helping the world battle global warming. Of course, this solar car was a really good example of clean technology. This happened in Poznan in Poland.

Palmer had traveled for 32,000 miles. He started in Switzerland and journeyed for 17 months.

Source: CNN.com

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For the Mariani Packing Co., they would be better off working all their duties with the use of power that comes straight from the sun. This is what Mark Mariani shared just recently. Mariani is the head and CEO of the fruit packing company which is located in Vacaville. He even says, What better resource can you use but the sun that dries our fruit?And so what the Mariani Packing Co. did was put in over 5800 solar panels. These are all found right next t the companys plant. You would think that they have been also planted there like the trees in the farm. According to the company, the whole set of panels would be helping them with 1.1 megawatts of power in one year. Now that is a lot of power, right?

Says Mariani, It speaks to commitment across the board to reduce carbon dioxide and global warming. It sends a message to my whole company that this is the way we will be doing things in the future.

Source: The Sacramento Bee
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A story from a resident of Windsor Terrace about solar power was pretty funny, if you ask me. Back when he had first installed solar panels on his homes roof, he was already starting to save money. Now when an employee of the electricity company checked on the meter, he saw that it did move - but it had moved backwards. Of course, the employee was dumbstruck and told the owner that things do not work that way. What he did not know was that he was using power but not from the grid.This is the true story of Peter Landy. He said, We havent had a bill. Just the connection fee, which is around $11. We produce more [electricity] than we use, so the meter goes backwards.

Now for the electricity company employee, that was something new to him because he sure did not see much meters going backwards.

Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle
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The Philippines is a pretty sunny country - the sun shines for the most part of the year. And it would be really good to have solar chargers making their way to this country. Not only would such help the environment but it would also help the people of the country save much on energy bills.

One of the newest solar chargers that have made its way to this Asian country is the GreenMobile Solar Chargers and this one has been created by Tritec Integrated Philippines Inc. It comes with lithium batteries and has been given solar cells. Any gadget that needs charging could be easily given juice by just connecting it to the charger via a USB cable.

Tristan San Buenaventura is the head of Tritec and on this, he shared, Our solar chargers dramatically reduce energy cost of gadget users because they dont have to spend any or just need to spend less because it does not directly consume current.

Source: Business Mirror

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I wanted to get everyone into the winter holiday spirit before kicking off December. However, I didn’t just want to post classic Tree Hugging posts. That said, with a little help from the rest of the channel, I rounded up a huge list of killer holiday (and eco-friendly) posts.

Sit back, browse, read, and linger in the holiday bliss!

Remember, no matter the treat or recipe, you can always green it up by exchanging organic and natural ingredients for conventional.

50 Cute and Tasty Christmas Cookie Ideas

Cherry Dot Cookies

Organic Holiday Cookies!

Hey It’s Sugar Cookie Day - worth it for the pretty snowy cookie image alone.

Bacon Nut Stuffing - don’t forget, pork is a high pesticide food item, so buy organic if you make this dish.

Top 10 Turkey Tools

Pumpkin Cheesecake - one of my personal favorite treats.

What Else Is In Your Beer? AND Vegan Beer & Wine - I know beer and wine do not make a meal, but hey, they are treats, and if you have a drink, you may as well get the best.

Don’t forget to green up your holiday crafts by using recycled materials when possible.

Making Festive Ice Wreaths

yo-yo Christmas tree ornaments

Easy Christmas Crafts for the Kids

24 Things To Make - A Crafty Christmas Countdown

Beautiful Christmas Wreath Ideas You Can Create Yourself

Quick and Easy Christmas Wreath Idea - Snowflake Wreath

Homemade Recycled Holiday Luminaries

Embroidered Christmas craft how-tos

Christmas in July Crafts for Kids

Christmas sewing & crafting tips and tricks

Free holiday projects from around the bead-osphere!

Free Holiday Projects

Favorite Christmas tree ornament tutorials, free patterns & ideas

50 Holiday Things You Can Make Yourself

Thrifty Christmas Crafting

Homemade Christmas Ornament Ideas: Pinecones

How to Make a Candy Christmas Wreath

Make Your Own Pop Up Christmas Card

Green up your homemade holiday gifts by using recycled materials and natural and organic ingredients when possible. You can apply this thinking to almost any homemade gift idea.

Homemade Eco Gifts You Can Make for the Holidays!

Fabric Covered Journal Tutorial

How To Make Your Own Bath Salts

A Gift You Can Make With Your Children Hot Chocolate Mix Jar

Make Your Own Solar Light!

DIY Eco Chic Soap

Make Your Own Oilcloth Bags

Cheap Christmas Spa Basket Gift - Heating Pads

When it comes to green holiday tips you can do a lot; be a smart consumer, save energy, reuse items, and way more.

Turn Cereal Boxes into Gift Boxes

Green Product Review: Green Christmas Book

Tips on Staying Healthy During the Holidays

Green Christmas Shopping - 3RLiving Exclusive Discount to Unplugged Living - 3R Living has the coolest green gear, and now, you can score it for less.

• Meaningfully Frugal Christmas Tip #1
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How To Reduce Your Winter Heating Bill

Weatherization Assistance Programs

Easy ways to save money when gift shopping online (conserve gas, stay at home and shop).

The First Snowfall - A Day for Fun and Quilting Inspiration

Snow! Snow Everywhere!

25 Reasons To Get Outside During Winter

Christmas Tree Coat Stand

Eco-Friendly Christmas Trees

Decorating Your Holiday Table - with the goodness of soy

Christmas Lights

Decorating Your Coffee Table for Christmas

Great Kitty Stocking Stuffers - recycled tins, natural kitty treats!

15 Unique Christmas Gifts - many recycled!

Steal This Christmas Gift Please!

Kitten Christmas Pictures - you know me; NOT a pet fan. So if I’m posting kitten pictures, you can bet your hide they’re flippin’ adorable. Even I was moved.

Best Holiday Books, 2008 - kid friendly! Use the library or share with friends to be extra green with holiday books.

Christmas Party Game Idea - Family Tree

Green Holiday Gift Guide: Great Books for Kids

Holiday Lights Video

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