Turning Fat into Fuel: The Production of Biodiesel
April 29th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Biodiesel can be made from a variety of sources. Oil seed crops are some of the most reliable because they [&hellip
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The Dog that Rescued Me & a 101 on Residential Solar
February 18th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
We not only celebrated Valentine’s Day, but the addition of a new furry green diva, Gracie Mae. GD Meg rescued Gracie Mae, who came up from Texas to Eleventh Hour Rescue here in NJ. Gracie Mae is a gorgeous 5-year old dog that is ALL love, wags and licks and only had one sneezing fit during the broadcast
Nemo, Non-GMO Valentine’s Day & More Winter Fun
February 11th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
With Valentines Day just a week away its pretty hard to escape all those heart-shaped, pink and red candies. While they may seem temping, many of them contain GMOs
Tips for Driving Greener: Save Money & Help the Planet
January 21st, 2013 | by The Green Divas
It is easy to get caught up in the idea of a shiny new car, but I wanted to remember some simple ways we can make whatever car we are currently driving a little greener and save some money while we're at it!
Tips to make bike commuting in the winter more fun
December 20th, 2012 | by Scott Cooney
You know you want to brag to some snotty kids some day that, “back in my day, I biked to [&hellip
Electric Cars: Real v. Compliance {video}
May 21st, 2012 | by The Green Divas
You're probably aware that there are a lot of new electric cars coming out. Thanks to California zero-emissions regulations, which have been adopted by several states in the northeast as well as the northwest, many car manufacturers have incentive to create new zero-emission electric cars. Good right? Well . . .
How Exercise Helps the Environment
April 9th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Exercise is a foundation helping pave the way to great environmental change. It starts small and quietly, but quickly, builds into monumental differences in our lives. While walking, jogging and and cycling are wonderful for heart health and overall fitness, they also have a lasting impact on green living. Here are a few ways exercise helps the Environment
Give up the Fluff and Buy Recycled Toilet Paper
March 19th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
Happy St. Paddy’s Day! We celebrated in the studio by talking about green beer . . . not the color [&hellip
Mitsubishi i – Affordable Electric Car Giving Away Conscious Box
January 22nd, 2012 | by Karen Lee
I might have to buy a new car in a few years. So in preparation for that inevitable event, I [&hellip
How to Increase the Gas Mileage in Your Hybrid
December 15th, 2011 | by Tom Cranford
Just because you made the leap and purchased a hybrid vehicle doesn’t mean that you no longer have to think [&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