Published on April 12th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
1 commentMy professional training as a city planner is without a doubt part of the reason this topic idea caught my eye, but the consensus that about 70-80% of current carbon emissions are linked to cities is [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 9th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Geeks, I know you’re excited about the iPad changing the game, but Greenpeace thinks it’s time we had a talk about how cloud computing and “quintessential cloud computing devices like the iPad” could be changing the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 8th, 2010 | by tomdavie
3 commentsIt’s incredible just what you can do with a few old printed circuit boards and a bit of imagination. Steven Rodrig has created these hauntingly beautiful pieces from the innards of dead computers, reprocessing their abandoned [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 7th, 2010 | by Derek Markham
1 comment“As the Chinese proverb says “If we don’t change our direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed”, and in humanity’s case where we are headed is clearly some type of ecological and [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 6th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
23 commentsTry these natural remedies for poison oak to soothe the itch... Read More →
Published on April 5th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
1 commentBecause a wide swathe of the US and Canadian pine forest is currently dying prematurely due to ever increasing Mountain Pine Bark Beetle infestation – all this dead wood will need to be harvested or it [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 2nd, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
26 commentsAs a vegetarian who believes that living a vegetarian life is more of a moral or spiritual issue than anything else, it is something I don’t often bring up in discussion with others. However, I have [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
1 commentFor the second year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has compiled a list of cities with the “most energy efficient buildings”. To qualify as an energy efficient building, the structure must earn the EPA’s Energy [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 31st, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
3 commentsFrom electric car charging stations to solar highways, the Pacific Northwest is a model region for living green. The use of pesticides in public spaces, such as parks and playgrounds, is no exception. Some cities, like [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 30th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
7 commentsIf you wish we had more wind energy on the grid, you no doubt have been frustrated by all the Nay Sayers who say; “Nah, wind will never work. And when it does blow in the [&hellip... Read More →
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 Recipes
Bathroom 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 Conservation
HVAC 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 LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems