Published on October 13th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentSean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about affordable wind power appliances for residential and commercial use with Mike Hess, CEO of Mariah Power. Click Play Below,or... Read More →
Published on October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentThe concept behind fuel cells has been around since 1839, but the first working fuel cell wasn’t built until 1843 when Sir William Robert Grove undertook the project. Fuel cells work much like a battery, in that [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Preparing organic, raw food cuisine is quick, simple, and easy on the planet—and your body! Eating raw doesn’t mean that you’ll sacrifice flavor or any of your favorite dishes and edible delights—you’ll retain everything from gourmet [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Any sustainable home should include enviroscaping as a way not only to beautify the home’s surroundings, but also as an eco friendly way to save energy and enhance the surrounding ecosystems. The practice of enviroscaping is quite [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 12th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentSean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of organic bedding, mattresses, furniture, and other products with Mark Sweiger of Dax Stores. Click Play Below,or... Read More →
Published on October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
2 commentsSolar power has been around for decades now, but relatively few people have been able to devote the money and/or time to making it work for them. Today, a new generation of "plug-and-play" solar products allows [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentFor many people, the move toward green energy is not only a matter of good sense, but also a way to put their religious and ethical values into action. Many states have Interfaith Power and Light [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 was finally finished in October 2002. The act set a national standard for all organic food including organic meat and organic produce. Let’s take a look at how the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Sustainable produce is a relatively new idea. It gives shoppers interested in purchasing organic produce an alternative option at a lower cost, and sometimes a higher rate of availability. According to the Food Alliance, sustainable produce [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
2 commentsOrganic whole foods are foods that are unrefined/unprocessed completely or processed and refined as little as possible. Examples of organic whole foods are unpolished organic grains, organically grown produce, and non-homogenized milk. Most often you can [&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