http://newlygreens.com Walking Green for a Sustainable Garden State Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:30:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://newlygreens.com/feed/ Stories of green living from the early adopters walking the walk. Produced in NJ just outside New York City the show gives an East Coast flavor to implementing more balanced choices. Hosts Greg and Connie, "newlygreens" and not so newlywed, try take the stories to heart and and bring practical change into their own lives. It may not be about being the ideal, but it is definitely about finding inspiration and working toward something better. Kaizen Productions LLC clean Kaizen Productions LLC info@newlygreens.com info@newlygreens.com (Kaizen Productions LLC) 2010 Kaizen Productions LLC Eco Friendly Tales of Going Green from the Northeast sustainable, environmental, earth, nature, solar, wind, recycle, organic, green, eco, eco-friendly http://newlygreens.com/_content/_images/powered_by_podpress_small.jpg http://newlygreens.com http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/reusable-news-march-19th-2009/ http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/reusable-news-march-19th-2009/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:56:03 +0000 Greg http://newlygreens.com/?p=1412 Today’s Stories: US Demand for Oil Shrinks The European Wind Energy Conference :: March 16th-19th, 2009 Mama Aint No Fool :: Clean Your Plate Tesla’s 250th Delivery Facebook Educates Users The Swedes are at it again! US Demand for Oil Shrinks According to the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) [...]]]> http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/reusable-news-march-19th-2009/feed/ 0 Electric Car,EV1,EWEC,Model S,oil,tesla,water,Wind Today's Stories: US Demand for Oil Shrinks The European Wind Energy Conference :: March 16th-19th, 2009 Mama Aint No Fool :: Clean Your Plate Tesla's 250th Delivery Facebook Educates Users The Swedes are at it again! US Demand for Oil Shrinks Today's Stories: US Demand for Oil Shrinks The European Wind Energy Conference :: March 16th-19th, 2009 Mama Aint No Fool :: Clean Your Plate Tesla's 250th Delivery Facebook Educates Users The Swedes are at it again! US Demand for Oil Shrinks Accordin... Kaizen Productions LLC clean http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/episode-3-auto-3-of-4/ http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/episode-3-auto-3-of-4/#comments Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:10:15 +0000 Greg http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/episode-3-auto-3-of-4/ [display_podcast] In this segment:  Tesla Roadster Electric Sports Car, Ethanol Pro and Cons, and Introduction to the Wayne Auto Spa Electric: Connie and Greg explore the Tesla, the world’s first performance exotic electric car. The electric motor is well [...]]]> http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/episode-3-auto-3-of-4/feed/ 1 ethanol,tesla,Wayne Auto Spa [part 3 of 4] [display_podcast] In this segment:  Tesla Roadster Electric Sports Car, Ethanol Pro and Cons, and Introduction to the Wayne Auto Spa Electric: Connie and Greg explore the Tesla, the world’s first performance exotic electric car. [part 3 of 4] [display_podcast] In this segment:  Tesla Roadster Electric Sports Car, Ethanol Pro and Cons, and Introduction to the Wayne Auto Spa Electric: Connie and Greg explore the Tesla, the world’s first performance exotic electric car. The electric motor is well fitted for performance racing, its design makes acceleration as easy as flipping a switch, no power curve necessary. Bottom line?… 0 to 60 in four seconds. The Tesla also features: a max speed of 130 mph  a regenerative breaking system a lithium iron battery good for 100,000 miles.  Lotus like performance  airbags  4 way antilock brakes  appointments like leather and a nice stereo It sells for about 100K. Want to see the electric Tesla? teslamotors.com Ethanol: Ethanol is distilled from plant sugars or starches. We usually associate it with corn, but it can also be made from sugar cane. There’s also a variation called cellulosic ethanol that’s made from switch grass, poplar or willow trees, or even yard waste. These are more attractive sources because they convert more efficiently. But they have yet to be developed to scales that could meet our supply needs, and they are still about ten years out. Ethanol is more corrosive than oil-based fuel. In order for gas engines to run on ethanol some fuel system components must be replaced and the onboard computers need to be recalibrated. (Very similar to our straight veggie conversion trouble in the diesel). This modification allows regular cars to run on ethanol blends up to 85% ethanol and only costs automakers about $250 a car. The good news is it’s a boom to US farmers. and it reduces our dependency on foreign oil. Some drawbacks to Ethanol: Reduces fuel efficiency by as much as 30%. So in order to compete with gas it needs to be that much cheaper. Even so it’s going to mean more trips to the pump. Currently takes a lot of farm space. The grain it takes to fill a 25-gallon tank with ethanol just once will feed one person for a whole year. Converting the entire U.S. grain harvest to ethanol would satisfy only 16 percent of U.S. auto fuel needs. Switching to Ethanol does little to combat air pollution. While it could save us about 10% of our green house gas emissions it will also put more ozone in the air increasing smog and asthma. Wayne Auto Spa Over the winter Greg tagged along with a group of students from William Paterson University as owner Rob Burke gave a tour of some of the spa’s unique features. Situated in Wayne NJ, the auto spa features: Furnaces running on the recycled oil of auto shop customers Water used to wash is recycled rather than put into the sewer reducing consumption of water 75%. Rob is currently petitioning the town of Wayne to allow him to put up a wind turbine. If you would like more information visit their site: wayneautospa.com Kaizen Productions LLC clean http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/episode-3-auto/ http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/episode-3-auto/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:18:22 +0000 Greg http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/episode-3-auto/ Grease Car and The big 5 alternative fuels Wayne Auto Spa Air Pressure 101 Natural Car Air Freshener Host Transformation: Connie & Greg put a For Sale sign on their V10 pickup truck! Show #3 Air Date: August 2007 [...]]]> http://newlygreens.com/podcasts/episode-3-auto/feed/ 1 air,alternative,biodiesel,calcars,camary,car,cell,corn,cougar,electric,essential,ethanol [part 1 of 4] Grease Car and The big 5 alternative fuels Wayne Auto Spa Air Pressure 101 Natural Car Air Freshener Host Transformation: Connie & Greg put a For Sale sign on their V10 pickup truck! Show #3 Air Date: August 2007 Show Summary: [part 1 of 4] Grease Car and The big 5 alternative fuels Wayne Auto Spa Air Pressure 101 Natural Car Air Freshener Host Transformation: Connie & Greg put a For Sale sign on their V10 pickup truck! Show #3 Air Date: August 2007 Show Summary: the Newly Greens Gets Greasy! About half of NJ global emissions come from transportation. Join Connie and Greg as they take a look at the Big Five alternative fuel options for today’s cars. In this episode, Bio diesel, Hybrid, Electric, Fuel Cell, and Ethanol are explored as energy options assessing them for functionality, efficiency, and practicality. This episode is great for information about the Big Five, green tips, and explanations on different types of engines. Also, watch Greg and Connie set out on their own journey to revaluate their energy needs and apply greener solutions to their motor vehicles. They also visit the Wayne Auto spa for a greener way to spiff up your ride, and look at some auto themed tips in today’s O Goods segment. Extreme Green Segment: Grease Car Conversion Special Guest: Matt Hand Greg joins Matt Hand for a hands-on exploration of engines run on straight vegetable oil and they discuss the somewhat related, and much more legal alterative, bio-diesel. Originally, diesel engines were designed to run on peanut oil and have been subsequently modified to use thinner more petroleum-based fuels. Because of this connection, a little ingenuity can go a long way to make any diesel engine run on straight veggie oil. greasecar.com Bio diesel is considered a renewable fuel, able to be blended in any proportion with petroleum based fuel to lower emissions, and can be run in diesel engines without any modifications to the engine itself. Want to Purchase Biodiesel? biodiesel.org (Or call) NBB at (800) 841-5849 Want to see a more detailed video of the conversion? LINK TO VIDEO COMING SOON Important Straight veggie oil is more acidic than regular fuel. As a consequence it will degrade some seals. It is necessary to replace rubber seals with synthetic seals. Some older fuel lines may also need to be replaced. Matt ran into a problem about 6 months after installing the kit where he lost pressure in his fuel pump due to his gaskets degrading. Unfortunately Volvo no longer sells parts for their discontinued diesel line and the car was not popular enough for after-market replacements, so he's currently dead in the water. If you take on a project like this, we recommend you research the availability of replacement parts prior to installing the kit. VW and the American truck makers like Ford and GM are popular choices. Be aware you may also void your warranty with a project like this. Antifreeze Alert When working on heater lines use separate funnels and buckets to catch your old antifreeze. If it’s clean you can reuse it. If it has become contaminated with metal, oils, or fuel it becomes a hazardous waste and must be taken to a recycling center. These are regional but check out njhazwaste.com/ or call your public works dept to find out where to take your waste. Don’t put it down the drain or leave puddles in your driveway. More Info on Waste Disposal nps.govecarcenter.org You can also contact the New Jersey Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste at: 609-292-8341. To report a spill or leak, or to report an environmental incident or complaint, contact the NJDEP 24-Hour Hotline at 1-877*-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337). Complete NJ solid waste guidelines page: state.nj.us Hybrids: Connie and Greg take a Hybrid for a spin. Hybrid engines are so named by the incorporation of both a gasoline and electric motor. Electric motors perform most of the driving, supplemented by the gasoline motor in the event of heavy acceleration or a low battery charge. Hybrids can also sport regenerative breaking—breaking recharges the electric motor. Depending on the model of hybrid, gas mileage can be doubled when compared to the traditional counterpart, Kaizen Productions LLC clean