The Invisible Waste: Chemical Toxicity
June 7th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
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35 Dangerous Household Cleaning Products You Need to Avoid
July 31st, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
There is danger under the kitchen and bathroom: here's a report that details 35 Dangerous Household Cleaning Products You Need to Avoid using in your home
Organic Pest Control: Two Effective Techniques
May 28th, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
Two effective, pesticide free ways of sustaining an organic healthy garden.
Podcast with Ecologist and Author Sandra Steingraber
February 9th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
The good folks at Earth Justice have just produced this great podcast with ecologist and author Sandra Steingraber, considered by [&hellip
Naturally Occurring Viagra: Venom From The Banana Spider Might Be The Answer
September 18th, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
How Banana Spider venom might be the natural answer for treating erectile dysfunction.
Arsenic in Organic Rice and What You Can Do About It
April 18th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Rice is a staple grain for many cultures all over the world. For many, organic products are believed safer than traditional items so organic rice products were believed safe and healthy. Recently, however, inorganic arsenic was found in organic brown rice syrup. Learn about arsenic contamination in rice and some things you can do to keep your family safe
10 Houseplants That Clean Indoor Air
September 26th, 2011 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
Until recently, nobody suspected there could be anything like indoor air pollution. With the development of technology and the better insulation of buildings in the past decades to save heating costs and to conserve energy, the air indoors gradually grew more stagnant allowing for common household pollutants to accumulate and in turn affect our health.
Going Green: A Fun Activity for Kids
April 28th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Teaching kids to go green becomes a whole lot easier if you can make it fun. Given that kids love [&hellip
Responsibly Managing Waste on Boating Trips
March 13th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Imagine crystal blue waters glinting off the bow, a soft breeze rustling the sails above your head, the sun warming [&hellip
Use Natural Products to Clean Your Home
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Most people believe that keeping the home clean maximizes health. While this might be true in theory, research shows that [&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