Go Green by paying bills electronically instead of paper statements and other bills. A coalition of several financial service companies have found this method could assist in protecting the environment. The study revealed the average American household recieves 19 bills and a statement in the mail monthly and seven payments are made in paper form. If 2% more households would switch to electronic payments, 15 miillion pounds of paper would be saved, thereby saving more than 181,000 trees. Green house gases would be reduced by more than 390 milliion pounds and 143 milliion gallons of wastewater would not enter the environment.

Posted by:Bob Cunningham

Go green by paying bills and statements electronically instead of paper. A coalition of several financial service companies have found this method could assist in protecting the environment. The study revealed, that the average American household receives 19 bills and statements in the mail monthly and seven payments are made in paper form. If 2% more households would switch to electronic payments, more than 15 million pounds of paper would be saved, thereby saving more than 181,000 trees.Greenhouse gases would be reduced by more than 390 million pounds and 143 million gallons of wastewater would not enter the environment.

Posted by:Bob Cunningham

Within the next 10 years or less light emitting diodes or (LEDS) will surpass CFLs as the predominate lighting source. Research is ongoing to perfect the product before an entire house can be illuminated with LEDs that are more cost effective than CFLs. Currently LEDs are being used in smaller appliance’s such as holiday lighting, flashlights, and landscaping, to name a few. The national research cooperative that is testing LEDs say the savings on electricity from computer chip LEDs will be a very important factor in attaining the government mandated energy efficiency standards by 2010. LEDs could account for approximately 30 percent of savings. One or two cities have replaced incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs in all traffic signals resulting in a significant amount of savings to tax payers. Many local electrical coop’s are going to test LEDs independently on some outdoor lighting, realizing that they are still in the experimental phase but are quickly improving.

Posted by:Bob Cunningham

In the 1970’s American’s became aware of the fact we were becoming too dependent on foreign oil. Energy efficient homes were being built and as the price of oil dropped so did energy efficient home construction. The 21st century finds the cost of foreign oil is too prohibitive along with drilling for oil in the U.S. Other fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas have increased in price and are also to expensive to burn. Of the 100 million plus homes in the U.S. only approximately 1% are energy efficient. This calls for action by many Americans to retrofit there home’s without a large outlay of money. When this is done the use cost of energy is reduced by 50% , thereby reducing the monthly cost of living.

Posted By: Bob Cunningham

The Nashville community has been chosen as one of seven Flagship Earth Hour Cities in the U.S., along with six others to include Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Millions of people around the world will also participate. This weekend thousands of Nashville citizens will turn off their lights on Saturday, March 28th at 8:30PM for one hour to make a statement about climate change as part of Earth Hour. Hopefully this effort will extend to the entire state of Tennessee to show its commitment to the environment and also get worldwide recognition. Citizens are encouraged to sign up at www.earthhourus.org/nashville

Posted By: Bob Cunningham

An electronics recycling event is scheduled on Saturday April 4th, 2009. Sponsors for this event is Nashville’s own Lipscomb University and Southeast Recycling Technologies, Inc. Recycling stations will be set up on the football field of Lipscomb High School, Nashville, TN. Items accepted are discarded or unwanted computers, printers, TV’s, or any electronic equipment with a plug. Refrigerators and HVAC units will not be accepted at this event. All e-waste will be disassembled in order to properly recycle. Hard drives and other data will be shredded to destroy all information. Documentation will be provided to businesses requiring certification of disposal of their hazardous waste.

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Posted By: Bob Cunningham

The “Tennessee Recycling Coalition” is alive and well throughout Tennessee.The group recently held their 20th Anniversary. Several members of the group have been involved for the last 20 years. As experts they have an abundance of knowledge on how to get it done. They set up basic recycling programs and solid waste education. New members in the group bring a fresh perspective on issues as well as the role that communication and technology plays in the recycling world.

Posted By: Bob Cunningham

A) Size the building smaller. It saves materials, money and energy.

B) Face the building toward the south and put most of the windows on the south side, taking advantage of the sunlight to warm the house in winter. Plant trees on the south side and extend the roof’s eaves to block out the sun’s rays and keep the house cool in the summer. Other tips will be forthcoming soon. Visit commonfire.org for more information on this subject.

Posted By: Bob Cunningham

Bob Cunningham
Area Murfreesboro Northfield
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Real Estate Profile
Born in Charleston, WV, raised by grandparents, I finished high school and completed a tour of duty in the Navy. I graduated from college at the University of Charleston with a degree in history and business. Worked with a major oil company in sales and transferred to Louisville, KY. Several years later I returned to WV to work in a family business and eventually transferred to Nashville as a manufacturer’s representative. My career has included various aspects in sales and sales management which led me to enter real estate in 1982 in Nashville. I did not stay in real estate long due to the unstable market at the time. I restarted my real estate career in 2000 with Bob Parks Realty and I enjoy real estate more than anything in my sales career. I like helping people, especially first time buyers and the flexibility that the profession provides. My interest in sports is varied, however football is my favorite and my family includes a twin brother, five children and six grandchildren.