How Universities are going Green– An Infographic
March 9th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Here’s a super cool infographic that looks at how our institutions of higher education are leading the way in green [&hellip
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Press Release: TerraCycle Creates Recycling Oppurtunities for Students
March 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Recycling pioneer TerraCycle, Inc. is the newest partner of online fundraising program GoEco! The Ultimate Eco-Fundraiser. Schools and other non-profit [&hellip
Wild Foods: Edible Foraging from Martha Stewart
February 27th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
In the March 2013 issue of Martha Stewart Living, readers get a chance to learn how to find ingredients in [&hellip
The Unfiltered Truth about Water- an Infographic
February 25th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
We learned last week that we are wasting liters of water each day from just our bathrooms- and now we [&hellip
The Oldest Living Things in the World Project
February 11th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
There are so many wonders from our wide world! I recently read about Rachel Sussman’s incredible project to document the [&hellip
Wasted: The Ugly Truth about Food Waste (and what you can do about it!)
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
how does mercury get into the seafood you eat?
February 6th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
If you eat the fishes of the sea here’s an article for you! We always hear about the mercury content [&hellip
Seeds of Freedom and Gardens of Hope: Vandana Shiva visits Hawaii
January 22nd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Hawaii was blessed last week with the appearance of internationally recognized seed-saving and anti-GMO activist Dr. Vandana Shiva. Dr. Shiva, [&hellip
A Guide to Killing your TV and doing something productive
January 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
It is one thing to know that you need to get up off of the couch and do more than [&hellip
Help Scientists Identify Wild Animals with Snapshot Serengeti
December 21st, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
If you and your family are interested in wildlife, Snapshot Serengeti is a great way to foster this fascination. With hundreds [&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