Published on October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
11 commentsIs there such a thing as “green” carpet? There’s some debate about what constitutes a green carpet, and though carpeting can be made from a variety of eco-friendly resources, it’s commonly regarded as problematic for indoor air [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentChances are that you’ve heard about hybrid cars and how their use will greatly contribute to reduced carbon dioxide levels in the air. We can all agree that driving hybrid cars is good for the environment, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
People of all ages across the world are making major lifestyle changes geared toward reducing dependence on oil and preserving the earth’s resources. The regular worldwide use of traditional gasoline-based automotive transportation is widely held by [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
You can incorporate the principals of green living into your personal pursuit of health and fitness goals. Sustainability and quality are two standards that you can keep when you maintain your health in a natural way. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 17th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentSean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about evaluating environmentally conscious companies with Wood Turner, Project Director for ClimateCounts. Click Play Below,or... Read More →
Published on October 16th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about natural body, skin and hair care products with Jessica Iclisoy, President of California Baby. Click Play Below,or... Read More →
Published on October 16th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The year was 1996, and I was a college student on a semester abroad in Europe studying agriculture and energy—the two cornerstones of American society. While working on a small organic farm in former East Germany, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 16th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Among the most promising technologies that we have in the effort to fight global warming is photovoltaics, or PV. PV technology employs silicon to produce a voltage when encountering light. Solar electric power systems have gained [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 15th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Energy efficient lighting is one of the five key elements of the Green Building Rating System from The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Green remodeling with window placement is one way to achieve sustainability. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 15th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The principle behind homeopathic medicine is: Whatever can cause an illness in large doses, can cure it in small doses. For instance, large doses of mercury can cause cold like symptoms so a minute amount of [&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