April 3rd, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Sustainability is just about the biggest buzzword since synergy or gluten. It’s popping out of more and more mouths (and [&hellip
May 2nd, 2014 | by Zachary Shahan
Bicycling for transportation is one of the greenest things you can do in your life, and it also boosts your [&hellip
July 1st, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
In the last article of our zero waste series, we talked about how to reduce waste in categories we don’t [&hellip
June 7th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
We often narrowly define waste as things we throw in the trash can. But as we explored in an earlier [&hellip
May 8th, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
You’ve probably at least heard of soap nuts and are interested to try them but have questions about how to [&hellip
March 27th, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
At Green Living Ideas, we love to talk about steps anyone can take to make the world a better place. [&hellip
May 22nd, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Climate change will affect our natural world – and the built world. Here, NEEF dives into how climate change will disrupt transportation infrastructure
January 3rd, 2017 | by Scott Cooney
I've been lucky enough to experience multiple Wanderlust Oahu events, and I hope you decide to go this year too!
May 17th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
It is National Bike Month and National Bike to Work week. How are you commuting this week?
February 3rd, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Separated bike lanes can be a key factor is a safe city biking program.
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