Ethanol Yields Increased 20% by Soaking Corn First
November 16th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
Ethanol production has its detractors in those who point out the inefficiencies of the process and the use of agricultural [&hellip
Monthly Archives: November 2009
$1 Million in EPA Grants Available For Environmental Justice
November 14th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
It can be challenging enough for each of us to learn and implement ways to live a greener lives on [&hellip
Golf Balls Take 1000 Years to Decompose
November 13th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Golf is a popular leisure sport in the United States and Europe among the middle and upper class. Golf courses [&hellip
457 Different Chemicals Released into Air by School Cleaning Supplies
November 12th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
A new study by Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that the typical variety of cleaning products used in schools released [&hellip
Was UK Man Fired for Belief in Climate Change?
November 11th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Tim Nicholson, former Director of Sustainability at UK real estate firm Grainger PLC, is suing his former employer, charging that [&hellip
Childhood Scurvy Cases on Rise in England
November 10th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Scurvy is one of those diseases of legend, conjuring up images of pirates and explorers of the sea. When I [&hellip
Green Living Ideas and Twilight Earth Form New Major Environmental Network: Simple Earth Media
November 9th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Sean Daily, CEO of Green Living Ideas, Inc. and Adam Shake, founder of Twilight Earth, have teamed up to create [&hellip
Herbal Remedies: Ancient Chinese Moxibustion With Mugwort Relieves Deep Pain
November 5th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
I have recently been suffering from pain in my hips and lower back that has prevented me from writing for [&hellip
Fossil-Funded Group Succeeds in Spreading Lies About How Much Water Desert Solar Uses
November 3rd, 2009 | by Susan Kraemer
The Heartland Institute, the infamous fossil-industry-funded climate denier group that faked 500 scientists to deny climate change, is now creating [&hellip
Google PowerMeter Aims to Help People Reduce Their Electricity Usage
November 2nd, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
“Over the last year I’ve reduced the energy consumption by about 64%, I’ve done it without making any significant changes [&hellip
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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