Capture Eco-Savvy Style with Recycled Clothing
September 7th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
By now we’ve all heard the golden rule for keeping our closets and drawers clutter-free: If you haven’t worn it [&hellip
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Recycled Clothing
July 22nd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
By now we’ve all heard the golden rule for keeping our closets and drawers clutter-free: If you haven’t worn it [&hellip
The Green Basics of Reuse Philosophy
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Grandpa remembers a farmyard scrap heap—a pile in back of the barn containing tractor engine bolts, lengths of fencing wire, [&hellip
PDAs for Greener Communiques?
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Somehow, as electronics get smaller and smaller, they take over a larger and larger part of our daily lives. PDAs, [&hellip
Organic Foods and Beverages
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Growing awareness of our individual and collective responsibility for protecting the earth and her resources has motivated many of us [&hellip
Eco-Chic Fashion and Organic Clothing
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Organic cotton, hemp, recycled fibers, sustainable style—all buzz words fast becoming hip lingo around fashion design studios. While the environmentally [&hellip
Natural Pest Control for the Organic Home and Garden
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states: “Pesticides are not ‘safe.’ They are produced specifically because they are toxic to [&hellip
Does Poultry Production have a Sustainable Side?
December 17th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
In recent years, the poultry industry’s portrayal of chicken as a low-fat and healthy alternative to beef has bolstered consumer [&hellip
Energy Efficient Lighting
October 15th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Energy efficient lighting is one of the five key elements of the Green Building Rating System from The Leadership in [&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