Health and Fitness
5 Natural Therapies for Cold and Flu Season
Published on September 27th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Here are 5 natural therapies for cold and flu to help you make it through the season. ... Read More →
Eco Home Living
10 Houseplants That Clean Indoor Air
Published on September 26th, 2011 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
6 commentsUntil 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. ... Read More →
Conservation
Justice Begins With Seeds
Published on September 26th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
What can you do to help label or even ban GMOs from entering our food system? Check out these awesome activist organizations... Read More →
Conservation
The Problem With GMO’s
Published on September 25th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
3 commentsWhat are GMO's all about and how can you avoid them... Read More →
Climate Change
Want some fries with those crickets?
Published on September 23rd, 2011 | by Karen Lee
Eating bugs can be better for the environment than eating meats. See this infographics and find out what eating bugs can do for the environment. ... Read More →
Green Home Decor
4 Eco-Friendly Fall Decorations
Published on September 22nd, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
2 commentsWith some eco-craftiness, turn your house into a fall haven just in time for apple-bobbing and ghostly fun. Here are 4 eco-friendly fall decorations that not only are green, but will save you some of that green in your wallet as well... Read More →
Farmers Market
Not All Farmers Markets Are Created Equal
Published on September 21st, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentNot all farmers markets are created equal. There are different types of farmers markets. Do you know what kind of market is your farmers market? ... Read More →
Children
Fall is a Great Time for Recycling Clothes
Published on 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... Read More →
Food and Cuisine
The Benefits of Eating Walnuts
Published on September 19th, 2011 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
Recent researches on the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits of walnuts have been continually proving in the past years that walnuts are beneficial for our metabolism, heart, diabetes and can even prevent cancer. ... Read More →
Simple Living
Simplify Your Green Living
Published on September 17th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
4 commentsGoing green is no easy business. It takes a good chunk of your precious time and energy. So what can you do to help make this process a bit smoother and more enjoyable... Read More →
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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