Eco-Friendly Worksite Options – How to Have a Positive Impact
March 23rd, 2021 | by Sponsored Content
The traditional workplace has its characters. You will have the grafters, the chatters, and the procrastinators. Each site will have [&hellip
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Take Charge And Go Off The Grid
November 19th, 2014 | by Peter Young
I had just arrived to camp for the night, roughly 30 miles from the trailhead, and low and behold one [&hellip
3 Easy Ways To Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
October 14th, 2014 | by Peter Young
We live in the information age, where it seems that almost anything can be found by simply typing a few [&hellip
How to Use a Light Meter to Set Appropriate Light Levels
September 1st, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Lighting in your home is among the top five energy users, alongside your fridge, HVAC, water heater, and clothes dryer. [&hellip
6 Business Ideas for Green Bloggers
April 11th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Everyone has trouble thinking positively about money. Most people think you can't make money without doing something bad, something against your values. Some think if you have a lot of money, you'll lose your hold on your values, you'll be disconnected from the "regular folk". But it's about time this mentality about money shifted
Ridekick: The Electric Bicycle Trailer
February 23rd, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Bike riding is good choice for the environment, and even better for your health. Since urban sprawl has us further from our workplaces, electric bikes can make the ride a little easier and Ridekick now provides a more economic solution if you're not quite ready for an e-bike. Ridekick offers the electric bicycle trailer to get you from point A to point B a little faster
Fall is a Great Time for Recycling Clothes
September 20th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Most recycled clothes are gently used or can still have their tags making them a valuable gift for someone less fortunate. And less face it, there are many falling into that category today. Here is why fall is a great time for recycling clothes and who those clothes can benefit
Online Green Degrees Exposed
September 16th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
Since the start of the environmental revolution in the 1960s, institutions of higher education have been at the forefront of being leading advocates and innovators for their efforts in green living, business, and policy. In the last decade or so, online sustainability degrees have become a popular academic aspirations for the new generation of movers and shakers, but are they worth it? Let's find out.
5 Ways to Wean Off Plastic
August 9th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Reusable water containers are readily available and a wave of change is moving away from plastic bottles. There is still much to do. and you can keep it going by following these 5 other simple ways to wean off of plastic
EU Mandates Nearly Carbon Neutral Buildings After 2020
May 27th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
This week the European Parliament announced new energy standards that will require all new buildings constructed in Europe after 2020 [&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