Ridekick Can be Your New Bicycling Sidekick
February 9th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
For gadget lovers, the bicycle has just entered the digital age. Ridekick International, a Colorado company, is aiming to help [&hellip
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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
Teaching Kids to Go Green By Playing Games
April 4th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Having a hard time explaining to your kids why the family’s going green? If you’re living in a typical neighborhood, [&hellip
How to Make Natural Playdough
March 28th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Remember playing with that nasty smelling stuff – Play-Doh – as a kid? It was fun and colorful, but it [&hellip
Tell FDA that you don’t want BPA in food packaging!
March 27th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used for over 40 years for the production of food grade containers including baby [&hellip
Keep the Vampires Away and Reduce Your Home Energy Use
March 26th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
First of all, we had a special Green Diva in Training, 11-year-old, Zoe Marcus in the studio and she should [&hellip
Is Zero-VOC Paint Really Non-Toxic?
March 8th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
Green Diva Lisa was out this week, so EcoKaren, captain of EcoEtsy and editor of this very blog, sat in as guest Green Diva. [&hellip
The Return of Woodsy Owl
March 6th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
In the 70's, Woodsy Owl spread the word of honoring the environment with his, "Give a hoot, don't pollute" message. 2011 marked his 40th anniversary and 2012 marks his return with an animated series. Learn about Woodsy Owl's new adventures and how his timeless message resonates even louder with a new generation of young eco-warriors
Recycling Sneakers, Urban Homesteading & Jessica Alba
February 26th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
Never a dull moment in the Green Divas studio . . . an all green diva day with our usual [&hellip
Klean Kanteen: Replacing Plastics for Every Member of the Family
February 21st, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
The safety of BPA has been questioned by the National Toxicology Program of the Department of Health and Human Services as well as the Food and Drug Administration. Recently, infant bottles have moved to BPA-free or back to glass. If you are looking for BPA-free replacements for plastic drink containers than look no further. Klean Kanteen offers replacements for plastic drink containers used by all members of your family
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Kitchen Efficiency
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— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
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— Installing a High Efficiency Faucet Aerator
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— Refrigerator and freezer Temperatures: Find the ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
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— 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
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— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
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— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
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