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Enviro and Energy Saving Christmas Check List

12/8/2025

A blessed and merry Christmas to all. Here is a Christmas Check List to save money, energy, and earth this and every Christmas !

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The Earth Is Tilting !

11/25/2025

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A Going True Green member emailed us about an article called:

“Earth Has Tilted 31.5 Inches. This Shouldn’t Happen.”

From what I can tell this was re-published on AOL.com from Popular Mechanics. The article went on to blame the pumping of drinking water out of the ground for the disturbance of balance and the tilting of the Earth’s axis.

With a more complete picture of details and facts, which the article avoided, we know from geological and environmental data that this is NOT the reason for the tilt. All water pumped out is REPLENISHED with rainfall and melting snow. This cycle has been going on for thousands of years. Now there are some issues being caused by pumping out drinkable water and they can be found on overdeveloped small islands. With all the blacktop and pavement, natural replenishment of the water removed is severely decelerated. This plus the weight of Highrise buildings, such as hotels, is causing the land to sink. In these cases, any claims stating the ocean is rising, are incorrect. The land is sinking.

So, what is the most probable cause for the Earth’s axis tilting 31.5 inches?

Our planet’s inner iron and nickel core if rotating or flipping. Geological evidence has shown that this has happened about 25 times since humankind walked on this planet and we survived. As this occurs again, and not one person knows when or how long this event will last, many scientists have surmised that this is the cause for Earth’s tilt or movement of Earth’s axis. When the event is over, every compass will point to the South Pole instead of the North. This event can and will cause many issues:

Bumble Bees will need time for re-orienteering, our protective magnetic field surrounding the Earth may shift causing electronics to fail unless we protect them. More shelters with protection from the sun may become necessary if we have an increase in solar radiation for an unknown period of time. Nevertheless, humankind has survived this at least 25 times before and without any prior knowledge or modern science to help.

There was a time when a kid could learn many facts from periodicals such as Popular Mechanics, but that was decades ago. Sadly today, the articles are sensationalized to get followers, sell ads, and make money.

Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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Food Labels Decoded, No Antibiotics or Raised Without

11/10/2025

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No Antibiotics Administered or Raised without Antibiotics

This one is a true enigma. These terms mean that the animal was NEVER treated with antibiotics or fed antibiotics. This explanation of the terms is accepted by the USDA, and the USDA is responsible for the accuracy of these claims. However the verification process is non existing. The additional term know as “Antibiotic-Free” has been labeled by the USDA as impossible to approve.

The label with the words "NO ANTIBIOTICS" for chickens means that the chickens were raised without being given antibiotics for health maintenance, disease prevention or treatment of a disease. However, in the Agriculture industry, they use antibiotics to help decrease the death rate for the livestock. When this is done, the amount administered is low and is strictly regulated.

Between 2008 to 2012, sales of food products raised without antibiotics increased by 25%. Perhaps this occurred because the overuse of antibiotics in animals raised for food is blamed for the increase in resistant bacteria or superbugs. If or when superbugs are passed on to humans, the illness can be very serious.

Perhaps a good recommendation for the shopper is to just look for the Organic label. All meats with this label are raised without antibiotics and there is an excellent verification process in place.

Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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It's a Trick, Not a Treat!

10/27/2025

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Our kids today are not eating the food we use to eat when young!

When young, I receive a far higher nourishment level from everyday foods than kids do today.

We are kidding ourselves if we think otherwise and this is a large expense on our kids health. We are being tricked, because the bottom line today is the fact that many products sold are tricking us. Here are just a few examples:

ICECREAM

THEN
Milk, Honey, Organic Vanilla Beans, Egg Yolks, Cardboard Container lined with wax or on a wooden stick

NOW
Mostly Plastic Cups and Plastic Containers, Skim Milk, Cream, Buttermilk, Sugar, Whey, Specs of Vanilla Bean, Corn Syrup, Monoglycerides, Diglycerides, Carbobean Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Cellulose Gel and Gum, Less Than 1% of natural flavors

American Cheese

THEN
Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Cardboard Box
(We cut each slice from solid bar)

NOW
Plastic Wrappers, Cheddar Cheese a Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Skim Milk, Milk Fat, Milk Protein, Concentrate, Whey, Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Cheese Cultured, Annatto a color, Natamycin a natural Mold Inhibitor, Oleoresin Paprika for color

Peanut Butter

THEN
Glass Container, Peanuts, Salt, Sugar

NOW
Plastic Container, Roasted Peanuts, Sugar, Hydrogen Generated Vegetable Oil, Oils, Cotton Seed, Soy, and Grape Seed Oil

Tomato Ketchup

THEN
Tomatoes, Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Spices Glass Bottle

NOW
Plastic Bottle, Tomato Concentrate, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Onion Powder, Natural Flavors

Gatorade

THEN
Glass Container, Water, Sugar, Potassium, Lemon Juice

NOW
Plastic Container, Water, Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Salt, Sodium, Citrate, Mono Potassium, Phosphate, Modified Food, Starch, Glycerol Esther of Resin, Blue Number One

Bread

THEN
Wheat, Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Salt, Milk, Butter, Paper Bag or Wrap

NOW
Plastic Bag, Unbleached Enriched Flour, Wheat, Flour, Malted Barley Flower, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin, Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Calcium Carbonate, Wheat, Gluten, Soybean, Oil, Dough Conditioners, Sodium Stearoyl Lactyiate, Calcium Stearoyl Lactyiate, Monoglycerides, Distilled Monoglycerides, Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Iodate, DATEM, Enzymes, Vinegar, Citric Acid, Vitamin D3, Soy Lecihin, Calcium Propionate to prevent spoilage

No Images Necessary. Just read...
Your Honor, I rest my case.

Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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Food Labels Decoded, Natural / All Natural / 100% Natural

10/8/2025

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Natural / All Natural / 100% Natural

When the label says this product is:

100% Natural,
Natural,
or
All Natural...

What does that mean?

The label “Natural” presents itself as "all encompassing" for foods that do not have man-made preservatives, colors, taste enhancers, artificial sweeteners, additives, antibiotics, growth hormones, hydrogenated oils, stabilizers, emulsifiers, nor are they processed to any great extent.

All of these will qualify for the label under FDA. However, there does not appear to be a law that all of the above qualifying elements listed above must be present. Except for poultry and meats, there are no government controls overseeing or allowing the use of these three labels by companies. The only known requirement for companies using 100% Natural, Natural or All Natural, is that they should explain why the label is applied. Such as “No Growth Hormones.”

Natural for Chickens: The USDA states that “egg products labeled as ‘natural’ must be minimally processed and contain no artificial ingredients, or added color.” Beyond that, this label does not indicate anything about the chicken's diet, living conditions, or antibiotic use.

Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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Holding More Heat in Clothes Dryers

9/26/2025

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Non-Insulated Dryer Door

So the "Catch" on my Clothes Dryer door broke... I decided to repair or replace the Catch myself.

First thing to do: Remove the door off of the clothes dryer.
Second thing to do: Remove screws holding the two halves of the door together and take the halves apart.
Third thing to do: Do not start swearing!

...because the door is NOT insulated to help hold more heat in the dryer to help clothes dry faster.

I saw that the Catch was not repairable. The half inch long metal, acting as a spring, broke in half between the two plastic clips. So how much can it be to order about fifty cents of metal and about dollar or two of plastic clips... The manufacturer did not have the part, major websites the size of rivers, did not have the part. Finally, a small parts company website had the exact make and model... for only twenty-nine dollars!

Insulation I Added Between Door Halves

While waiting for the part to come by snail mail to save about ten dollars in shipping, I purchased a small amount of insulation. After replacing the Catch, I installed the insulation between the two door halves. Something that should have been done by the manufacturer in the first place. Something that all clothes dryer manufactures should be doing! Put in some insulated foam between the door halves so we all can save money, energy, and time drying clothes.

Also, get rid of the clothes dryer models with plastic windows! Am I going to do make popcorn and pull up a chair so I can watch my clothes tumble around and around until they dry? What is the definition to insanity? Someone should add plastic windows on clothes dryers.

Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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Green Hydrogen

9/12/2025

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For decades I have been speaking about Hydrogen Fuel Cells making the world's energy on demand. Today, a new term has become popular: Green Hydrogen

WHAT IS GREEN HYDROGEN?

The answer is the same as what I wrote about over the years, now it is just being said like this:
Green Hydrogen will be the alternative to batteries. Created with an emission-free process, such as one or two solar panels for Free sun light, some Free rain water, and a system that takes the electric energy from the solar panels to use electrolysis that splits the hydrogen from the oxygen molecules in that rain water.

Hydrogen made on demand, is the best application where batteries are not suited to transport heavy loads. Also with Hydrogen we have fast refueling times, greater distance traveled, and zero emissions!

Green Hydrogen will decarbonize the power grid and these applications should start within twenty-five years as cost limitations are removed with more research in water electrolyzer technology. Research and Development, along with innovations, will be key to this time frame. Many component manufacturers recognize these key trends for their products that contribute to the green hydrogen industry. IDTechEx’s report, “Materials for Green Hydrogen Production 2026-2036: Technologies, Players, Forecasts”, covers materials and components for supply chains and key players making electrolyzer systems.

Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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Survival: Chapter One

8/24/2025

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Do We Know the Rules of Three?

Knowing these rules are part of all survival skills for life. They are critical for when you are lost, especially if you are alone. Knowing these skills are the first few actions to take in an emergency situation, and in life...

The video below is part one of a six part series. As a Going True Green member you can access the remaining parts.

Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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Wind Turbine Blade Delivery Delayed

8/9/2025

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The Roth Rock project in Oakland, Maryland, has 20 Nordex N90/2500 turbines. (Chip Somodevilla)

Most of us have received those scam messages about a delivery for a product we never ordered being delayed or held up because of a wrong address or an incomplete packaging label. These scammers just hope we click on their link or call them so they can steal data from us.

However, what would you do if you ordered a replacement wind turbine blade and received this message:

"We're sorry, but the delivery of your one football field long fiberglass
wind turbine blade has been delayed. If you still wish to obtain your blade, with some damage, please contact the Maryland State Highway Administration to schedule a time to pick up your blade on I-70 (Interstate Highway 70), by I-80."

With all joking aside, when we fail to realize all the connecting components to a so called solution, we open ourselves up to the risk of having more issues unsolved, than solved. Additionally, one person was taken to the hospital, who had non-life-threatening injuries, when this occurred in June.

The size of wind turbine blades is literally longer than a football field. How can we manage putting one of these on a truck a driving down the road for delivery? I guess the same way we manage to fill a ship with oil and risk Nevertheless, that is what we do. Thus, after the wind turbine blade came free from the belts that secured the blade to the truck, one person was injured on Interstate 70 in Maryland, Washington County, as per the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA).

The tractor trailer was traveling westbound on I-70 when the blade came loose and hit a guardrail. The accident caused the blade to go into the eastbound lanes and hit by a tractor trailer heading eastbound.
This crash mandated that all westbound lanes of 1-70 be closed. Additionally, two eastbound lanes located at I-81 were closed by 5:30 in the morning. If this occurred just a little later with Rush Hour placing many more vehicles on the road, the number of people injured could have been much higher.

Also these Bad Boys can't be Recycled

All this can be seen in a photo capturing the scene with a Maryland Department of Transportation camera, showing the blade in the middle of the interstate, impacting traffic going both ways. Only after heavy tow trucks were called in and the guardrail was cut out, crews were able to back up the trailer truck to place the wind turbine blade back on the truck's bed. After three hours the highways were opened again to traffic. The blade was driven to Maryland Route 63 and parked on the first extra wide shoulder according to SHA.

Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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Food Labels Decoded, Marine Stewardship

7/27/2025

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Marine Stewardship Council (MSC):

Looking for the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) label and more details in order to understand what this label is all about. The best place to start is their Website. The LINK is embedded in the name above.

Over 35 countries world wide have approximately one thousand products with the MSC label. The Marine Stewardship Council uses an independent third-party to verify all certification. Seafood such as salmon and cod are part of the products supplied by almost 100 fisheries involved with the MSC label.

The MSC label offers insurance that the marine products supplied are from a process that maintain the marine environment’s biodiversity, productivity and ecology. Additionally, the catch yield must be reconcilable with long-term sustainability.

Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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