Earth Day Events
April 17th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Earth Day, celebrated each April 22nd, was created as an opportunity to spread awareness of conservation issues. Since the birthday [&hellip
Monthly Archives: April 2008
Soap Up Safely with Natural Detergents
April 15th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Laundry detergents—despite the harsh, chemical cleaning agents that make them work—are a household necessity. Clothes, sheets, curtains, and towels all [&hellip
GTR: Ethical Pest Control with Nisus Corporation
April 15th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about ethical and sustainable pest control methods with Dr. Jeff Lloyd, Vice President [&hellip
GTR: Green Home Building Products with Home Depot
April 10th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of green home building products with Ron Jarvis, VP of Environmental [&hellip
Eco-friendly Tax Preparation
April 9th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Anyone who receives mail knows what it’s like to have stacks of paper sitting on the kitchen table awaiting a [&hellip
Eco Train Technologies
April 8th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
These days, it’s fairly well-understood that most travel results in the production of carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary contributor to [&hellip
GTR: Composite Decking in Green Building with Trex
April 7th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of composite decking in green building with John Burns, Marketing Director [&hellip
Holistic Oral Care
April 4th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Increasing evidence surrounding the potential human and environmental hazards of conventional dental techniques has sparked a flurry of alternatives within [&hellip
GTR: Organic Wine and Viticulture Techniques with Bonterra
April 3rd, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses organic wine and viticulture techniques with Aaron Webb, Brand Director at Bonterra. Click [&hellip
Eco Summer Travel Guide
April 1st, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
The traditional vacation is long overdue for a new definition, and an eco-makeover. We’re only granted a finite amount of [&hellip
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Efficiency Resources
Lighting
— How to Use a Light Meter to Set Appropriate Light Levels
— T8 Plug-And-Play LED Linear Bulb Options
— LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent light bulbs
— True Cost of LEDs
— Outdoor lighting Options
Kitchen Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for the Kitchen
— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
— How to Clean Your Refrigerators Condenser Coils Or Fan
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy efficiency tips for the refrigerator and freezer
— Installing a High Efficiency Faucet Aerator
— 9 Energy Saving Tips For Efficient Cooking
— Refrigerator and freezer Temperatures: Find the ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
— 5 Natural Remedies for Deodorizing a Refrigerator
— Natural Cleaning RecipesBathroom Efficiency
— 4 Tips for Energy Efficiency in the Bathroom
— How To Install A Water Efficient Shower Head
— Test The Flow Rate Of Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Faucets
— Replace the Wax ring on the toilet
— Replace the flapper valve on the toilet to eliminate leaks
— How to Install a Toilet tank bag
— Install high Efficiency Shower heads
— Changing The Sink Aerator
— Check the toilet for water leaks
— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
— Green Product Review: 1.0 gallon per minute faucet aerator from Niagara ConservationHVAC Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for Window AC units
— How to clean the furnace motor for efficiency
— Efficient furnace filters
— How To Insulate Your Attic Duct System Step by Step
— How to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
— Weatherstripping 101
— How To Install A Filter Whistle On Your A/C Unit
— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
Laundry & Appliance Efficiency
— Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
— How You Can Save Money By Cleaning Your Home Appliances
— How To Clean Your Dryer’s Lint Trap, Screen And Vent
— How to clean a lint vent using the LintEaterYard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems