Films that Will Inspire you to Go Green!
July 30th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
If you are one of those people who still believes the earth will continue spinning no matter how much trash [&hellip
Browsing the "oil" Tag
What the FRACK? A great video introduction to Fracking!
February 13th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
This awesome little video comes to us from the good people at Earthjustice. Fracking: Things Find a Way, looks at [&hellip
3 More Tips for Sustainable Living
February 15th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
This week's tips for greener life and more sustainable living involve our purchasing power. What we buy and what we use have an enormous impact on the environment.
Why Don’t We Care About Thousands of Other Oil Spills?
June 10th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
About 300 oils spills a year occur in the Niger Delta. In fact, a large one from an ExxonMobil pipe [&hellip
Give Your Home an Energy Efficiency Makeover
February 20th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Have you given your home an energy efficiency makeover recently? Given rising electricity, oil and natural gas prices, a home [&hellip
Condition Your Hair With Natural Vegetable Oil
February 19th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Do you long for thick luscious locks that cascade down to your waist? Do you wonder what the secret is [&hellip
Handmade Holiday Gifts That Favor Your Budget
December 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Handmade holiday gifts often conjure up visions of less-than-attractive sweaters knitted by sweet Aunt Millie, or last year’s fruitcake rewrapped [&hellip
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
Does It Pay to Go Green?
August 8th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
For many Americans, the idea of going green involves over-priced veggies, unaffordable hybrid cars, and expensive organic remedies. So given [&hellip
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
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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