Published on June 12th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentSean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses cradle-to-cradle recyclable and recycled carpet with John Bradshaw, Environmental Marketing Manager for Shaw Floors. Click Play Below,or... Read More →
Published on June 11th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
The raw food plan emphasizes restricting items that have been processed or refined, usually white in color—white flour, white sugar, white bread, white salt. Think of the refining process as similar to that of bleaching: Bleaching [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 9th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks with David Kram, Energy Specialist for the Rising Sun Energy Center of the California Youth Energy Services about how California residents can get free home energy audits as well [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 7th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
4 commentsWith Father’s Day just around the bend, it’s time to start thinking about great gifts for your dear old Dad. Whether your father is a tech-obsessed gadget hound, a simple and practical nature-lover, or somewhere in [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 6th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
2 commentsSummertime heat can be scorching but summer months do not have to be devoted to air conditioning your home. While you can modify your house to keep the heat out, there are many minor and inexpensive [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 4th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Host Sean Daily talks about conserving paper and document management as strategies for combating paper addiction in the office with Renee Thomas, Director of Americas Field Marketing for Esker. Click Play Below,or Transcript Sean: Hi and [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 4th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
4 commentsMany dads like to spend time out of doors, which equates to considerable sun damage for the skin. Many dads also indulge in a shave now and then, and the soaps and creams they use can [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 4th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses how to go greener using energy- and water–efficient kitchen and laundry appliances with Butch Gaudette, Director of Trade Relations for Whirlpool. Click Play Below,or... Read More →
Published on June 3rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
11 commentsWatering your garden effectively is all about knowing its needs. Over-watering is as harmful for plants as providing too little water. Although on average plants need one inch of water per week, there is a great [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 3rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentAs Internet growth proceeds and as more and more computing is done on servers, the energy needed to support the growth of server farms (also called web farms) grows even faster. Server farms are a cluster [&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