Published on February 4th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
9 commentsIf you suffer from skin problems, you have probably spent a lot of money trying different products, both natural and chemical, that promise relief. Whether you complexion problems are mild and occasional or more severe acne, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 3rd, 2010 | by Derek Markham
For commercial renewable energy enthusiasts, there’s no shortage of eye candy among industrial sized wind installations, but for the homeowner, the closest they get to feeling like they’re really generating clean energy might be the ‘Powered [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 2nd, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
6 commentsIn a case begun immediately after the Obama administration took office – under New Source Review rules that have not been enforced for over a decade, a Kansas coal power company has just settled with the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 1st, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
2 commentsThe Federal government is asking the fuel industry to incrementally raise the levels of ethanol in the country’s gas. California has state legislation called the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 calling for car fuels [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 28th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
2 commentsTobacco, once the glory crop of the South Atlantic region of the United States, has fallen in stature as health problems associated with smoking the plant have come to light. Now tobacco may be able to [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 25th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
3 commentsOne of the many under-appreciated bits of green legislation that Democrats snuck into the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was that electric utilities (as well as businesses and homeowners) could also get a 30% tax [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 25th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Measuring and monitoring environmental impact is a continuing challenge. I’m seeing new tools and attitudes that will enable nations and corporations do a better job of monitoring and, hopefully, reducing emissions and impact- from Google Earth’s [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 21st, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
6 commentsThere’s a movement to green urban spaces. From seed bombs to guerrilla gardening, vigilantes are taking the green movement to a new level changing the concrete jungle landscape. In fact, studies have proven that inner city [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
7 commentsAs a preschool teacher, glitter is part of my world. These tiny, shiny flecks are loved by little children, yet are detested for the problem their tiny size makes clean-up. Solar energy used to have the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 19th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
1 commentIn five states 90% of the electricity comes from coal: Wyoming, North Dakota, West Virginia, Kentucky and Indiana. In Colorado it is 70%. A relatively few highly coal-dependent states is the reason that the overall American carbon footprint per capita is so much higher than Europeans. These polluter-states could see their export businesses threatened with carbon tariffs from the ... 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