Published on October 11th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
5 commentsMore than a 20 million trees are cut each year to make new books. Imagine what that means for conservation and carbon capture through the planet! More than ever before before, it is time that students [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
1 commentFirst the pyramid entrance, now a McDonald’s fast food restaurant: what would Louis XIV think of the modern day version of his Palais Louvre? Sure the Sun King was rather garish himself, but nothing can compete [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 8th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
4 commentsOh how the mighty have fallen! First Sigg announced its aluminum water bottles contained BPA all along, now Gaiam has quietly updated their website to include information that their brand name aluminum bottles leach BPA into [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 7th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentPlanes are always faster than bikes, right? Not necessarily, according to the results of the São Paulo Intermodal Challenge. The competition,which was inspired by World Carless Day, asked entrants to get from the starting line to [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 6th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
1 commentThe world’s largest exporter of meat products announced that it has pledged to no longer purchase cattle raised in deforested areas of the Amazon after September 23, 2009. The company, JBS-Friboi, is also one of the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 5th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
The Minnesota Vikings have committed to offset all of the electricity used at the Metrodome for home games this season by purchasing renewable energy from Xcel Energy. The commitment also includes purchasing offsets for any potential [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 4th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
1 commentFrequent use of talcum powder by women increases the risk of ovarian cancer, yet the manufacturers of talc fail to warn women that using the product could be dangerous to their health, says Dr. Samuel S. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 2nd, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
It seems that anything can be used to make biodiesel these days. From algae to hemp, biofuels run the gamut of possibilities. Now add chicken fat to the list of biodiesel sources. Operating a plant in [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 1st, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Google Earth launches a new set of online tools this week, enabling anyone to learn about how climate change may impact them or their business and research options for managing its effects.Google is working with the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 30th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
1 commentA 14 year old Malawian boy with a meager education became a hero for many in his remote rural village when he crafted a working windmill out of a tractor fan blade, a broken bicycle, an [&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