Solar is in!

Go solar and make some money!

So being green doesn’t always mean spending more money. I know that most people think that those of us who choose to be environmentally friendly are choosing the more expensive options, and although that is true in some cases, if research is done you can find the exceptional cases.

People are busy and things are expensive, so I understand those that don’t have the time to research opportunities that are out there that can simultaneously help the environment and you.

Currently, for a limited time offer, the province of Ontario is providing funding for those who want to go solar. Although Ontario is considered to be behind in the solar/green advancements, this is definitely a step up in the right direction. Pure Energies partnered with Ontario Power Authority is now providing free installation of solar panels so you can go solar without the financial commitment or risk. The company solar specialist will do all of the work and you will even receive some money!

Pure Energies will:

·         Engineer, install, monitor and maintain your solar panels

·         Warranty all parts for 20 years

·         You can earn up to $500 every year, guaranteed for 20 years!

·         Provide you with full ownership of the system at the end of your 20 year lease

When your 20 year lease free lease is over, you own the system, the power and money it generates.

Being green can be both beneficial for you and the environment if you do your research!

How the seed was planted...

Loving nature since 1989

Since I could remember I have always loved being around nature and I was lucky enough to see nature everyday growing up.

L-R: My cousin, Ricardo, our boxer, Laika and me in Medellin.

L-R: our lab Sara, me and my cousin, Luisa in Medellin

I grew up in Medellin, Colombia, a city surrounded by mountains. Weekends in our family were spent in the mountains where my grandparents had a house, each weekend the entire family would meet and spend time together - no TV, no computer, no distractions, just 3 horses, 2 dogs, lots of Cuban chickens, 3 bunnies, and 2 macaws.

L-R: Me, mom & dad on vacation in San Andres Island, Colombia

                 







My passion for the environment and animals grew deeper as I got older and learned more about it. Now living in the Niagara Region for more than 10 years, I see the daily impact we have on animals and the environment, yet with so many resources we have to our disposal, this can quickly change - enter my blog!

I created this blog to show others of how easy it is to be green. From day-to-day to long-term actions, being green can be to you and your family’s advantage! If you still think being environmentally friendly is lame and pointless, here are some scary stats that I’m hoping will change your mind…

.    Pollution affects over 100 million people. That’s comparable to diseases like malaria and HIV.

.    5,000 people die each day due to dirty drinking water.

.    14 billion pounds of garbage are dumped into the ocean every year. Most of it is plastic.

.    Over 1 million seabirds and 100,000 sea mammals are killed by pollution every year.

.    More than 3 million children under age five die annually from environmental factors.

Recycling and composting prevented 85 million tons of material away from being disposed of in 2010, up from 18 million tons in 1980.