December 1st, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Food waste is a huge global issues with local and global consequences. Learn why food waste is such a big problem, and what you can do to combat it at home this holiday season.
August 17th, 2017 | by TerraCycle
With supermarkets and grocery stores packed with cheap food brands and prepackaged goods, it’s no wonder we overconsume and overdispose. [&hellip
November 17th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
In a time of abundance, we need to be extra cautious of our Thanksgiving food waste for the impact on our budget, our landfills and our climate.
October 21st, 2014 | by Sponsored Content
It seems like every month we’re adding more and more special holidays to our already busy calendars, for example, did [&hellip
October 7th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Did you know that across the world people waste almost HALF of their food? This means that HALF the food grown [&hellip
February 8th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
According to some estimates, we waste up to 50% of our total food purchased. That means half of the work [&hellip
November 19th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and although this holiday is designed to celebrate the bounty of fall harvests and [&hellip
March 19th, 2021 | by Sponsored Content
Changing our routine habits is incredibly challenging. We all know that there are steps that we could take each and [&hellip
May 6th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Want to start your own worm compost (also known as vermicast) bin, but not sure where to start? You’ve landed [&hellip
July 23rd, 2018 | by TerraCycle
Mindful eating is good for our body and spirit, but it's also good for the environment. Learn why from our partners at TerraCycle.
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 Recipes
Bathroom 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 Conservation
HVAC 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 LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems