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In an unlikely bit of irony, Daryl Hannah, who first rose to screen stardom as a mermaid in “Splash”, has been living “off of the land” (off grid) for more than twenty years in the Rocky Mountains. And, according to the article by Nick Rosen for Reuters International Press Service, she’s become an eco-activist, demonstrating and protesting against those who continue to harm the environment, while also trying to get more Americans to switch to biofuels from fossil fuels.

Tarps, also called tarpaulin, have a variety of different applications in almost any area of life. They are great at work, for camping and other recreational activities, and around the home. These coverings can also help in the drive to save the environment. They are fully customizable tools can prevent waste and can help to eliminate contamination. Finally, because this sturdy material is made out of a recyclable material that lasts longer than plastic and is reusable, so it saves on the pocketbook as well as the landfill.

Preventing Product Loss

Something that worries many people about offsetting emissions with trees is how can you guarantee that they will last long enough? Trees take time to absorb carbon, extracting it slowly from the atmosphere as they grow. But saplings are vulnerable to bad weather, neglect and damage by animals. Older woodlands and forests face the risk of fire, pests and disease, which could release the carbon back into the atmosphere. And how can we be sure even if a forest is protected now, it won’t be logged or cleared at some point in the future?

Off grid living is the new craze that is sweeping through America? This environmentally friendly and cost effective way of self sufficiently producing electricity abolishes the constraints of being tied to utility “grid” demands.

This revolutionary way of life is in no way reflective of the previously common “hippie lifestyle” envisioned by urbanized Americans. Images of relying on ecologically friendly veggie patches and a free water system from the nearby stream are a pre historic myth of the past. Americans are now aware that the principles of off grid living may be applied to any house throughout the country, including those presently ‘on’ the grid. New Yorkers, Californians, Texans, are all looking into these ‘free’ methods of energy production, from solar panels to personal wind generators the curiosity surrounding off grid living is constantly heightening. So why it is only now American citizens are ready to break this ‘ball and chain’ relationship with government and corporate establishments?

At USD$800 for a 170 watt solar panel many of us are scared at the cost of buying enough solar panels to power our home. Well, for a home that uses 3Kwh/day it’s around USD$14,000; however, we have a secret that can cut down that cost significantly. It happened by “accident” actually. (forgive the pun)

We were driving down Highway 401(Canada’s busiest divided highway) and noticed an accident ahead. The driver had crashed into one of those mobile signs which indicate to change lanes. The sign was completely ruined, but the panel which was ON TOP didn’t seem to be damaged. We called the company up the following Monday and the receptionist answered “Yes, the signs get hit all the time, and yes, we could probably have the cracked panels after the insurance company looked at them.”