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In past journal entries I've referred to solar hot water as a low-hanging fruit in alternative energy appliances. If that metaphor is true, then there is a lower cost solar device which is like the fruit falling in your lap -- although it will take some work to enjoy it's benefits. Without repeating what I've already said about the clothsline, let me add that indoor electric/gas clothes dryers account for up to 10% of residential energy use. What kind of energy savings could be realized if large numbers of people re-adopted the ancient practice of hanging their clothes outside to dry? How would you like to save 5 -10% on your electric bill every month? With Atlanta's temperate climate it's possible if you're willing to burn a little personal energy.
Just in time for drying season, Breezecatcher is offering my readers a discount on their excellent umbrella rotary clothes dryers. Enjoy 5% off and free shipping by entering BS5000 in the coupon code at check out.
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The Breezecatcher clothes dryer is an ecologically friendly product...and can help you control and reduce your home energy bill. Why not take advantage of the free solar and wind energy available in your back yard, help reduce the dependence on oil and gas, lead the way and feel better by doing your bit to reduce carbon emissions and help prevent climate change and improve the environment for the next generations to follow?
'Nuff said! Go here to order yours today!
Burke Sisco
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It's great to see someone in the Atlanta area who isn't negative about clotheslines.
I've recently suggested to my subdivision that it would be great if we could dry outside, and it appears that what I said was akin to suggesting ritual slaughter of small fluffy animals on the clubhouse lawn.
Why is it that there aren't any actual studies showing that property values do decrease in the presence of clotheslines, there are tons showing how much energy a dryer uses and how much CO2 it puts out, but people still want to believe the supposition regarding house values?
If you had a list of EcoHousing or EcoSubdivisions that allowed clotheslines and rainbarrels (and god forbid, vegetable gardens!) I bet it would be a hit! In the mean time, it'd be great if Sonny's "Conserve Georgia" message allowed "Right to Dry" legislation.
Thanks for being green,
Heather
I checked with Laundrylist.org, a non-profit who would know of reports on property values if such a thing existed.
They don't.
It's simply become a foregone conclusion perpetuated primarily -- I am afraid to say -- by Realtors.
I also would like to say that I discovered your excellent ode to the right to dry on your blog. I insist that we share this with the world: http://mother-head.blogspot.com/2008/05/consumption.html
Joe