Published on January 18th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
2 commentsGreen beer doesn’t just mean toasting to a four-leaf clover on St. Patrick’s Day or buying a six pack of Rolling Rock. Colorado breweries are at the forefront of the green revolution, essentially leading the way [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 16th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
2 commentsCalifornia’s dirtiest power plant–the Potrero Point station located on San Francisco’s southeastern waterfront–could close this fall according to Mayor Gavin Newsom. The 40 year old, diesel-powered plant is the cause of heavy pollution in one of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 15th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
1 commentHere's a novel and timely use of Trust Funds. Ecuador is pioneering the use of a fund to preserve Ecuador's rain forest above an approximately one billion barrel oil field in the Yasuni National Park, permanently foregoing extraction of fossil fuels from the park. In return, the Ecuadorian government has asked for compensation of $350 million a year for 10 years... Read More →
Published on January 14th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
6 commentsResearchers at the Ohio State University (OSU) have discovered yet another benefit of weekly yoga practice. Women who practice yoga routinely have lower levels of inflammation in response to stress. Specifically, researchers found lowers levels of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 13th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
2 commentsDid you know January was Hot Tea Month? Me neither… apparently, though, the Tea Council of the US saw the height of cold and flu season as the perfect time to extol the health benefits of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 12th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentWall Street investing is moving toward a new kind of green- the environmental kind rather than just the dollar bill. A new article from Bloomberg, one of the top financial destinations on the web, talks about [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 8th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
5 commentsThe Danish National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy has successfully tested the world’s first wind turbine with a built-in laser-based anemometer. A laser-based anemometer allows the wind turbine to “see” the wind before it touches the blades. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 7th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks about buying products that are “better for you and better for the planet” with Doug Farquar, co-founder and CEO of BuyGreen. Doug helped to create the site in response to [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 6th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
I’ve always been mesmerized by the powerful caged tigers of my childhood zoo visits. Although I would not want to meet one in the wild, worldwide tiger populations have dropped to 3,200, falling by “95 per [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 5th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
2 commentsAlternative energy and green living are often criticized as being only accessible to well-off individuals in developed nations. Out of necessity, poor Egyptians have become a “model of clean energy living”. Thanks to Solar CITIES (Connecting [&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