Published on September 9th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
This awesome infographic was sent to us from A-Z solutions, a company dedicated to making an impact on the world in a healthy, positive way by promoting nutritional transparency, conscious capitalism and social accountability. They work [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 5th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Green Living Ideas is happy to feature another guest post from Alexis of The Art of Sacred Body today! Alexis is a mama, permaculturalist, gentle living activist, aspiring midwife, freelance writer and health blogger. Tinctures are [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 3rd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
“What exactly IS a forest garden?” you may ask. A forest garden is a purposefully created collection of multiple species of edible or beneficial plants organized in such a way as to mimic the natural system [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 2nd, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
Living in a house made completely of sand, straw and water may sound like something from a third world country. However, cob buildings are beginning to reshape the mindset surrounding this method. There are many environmental, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 29th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Need some tips for shopping at Thrift Stores? Whether you are shopping for a big family or on a tight budget, fear not! We’ve rounded up some of the best tips and tricks to get the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 28th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Snoring is a more common than you might expect! And as statistics show, it’s actually not very healthy– not to mention being incredibly annoying. So what exactly causes this annoying practice? The Mayo Clinic explains that [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 28th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Today’s Green News come from the Organic Consumers Association: Read on about 13 Lies about GMO labeling! Just like in last year’s fight for Prop 37 in California, the bad guys have migrated to Washington State [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 28th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
As the new editor for Green Living Ideas, it’s always fun to see which of our posts are super popular and have long-term value for our site. In case you are wondering, our most popular post [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 27th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
California’s cap-and-trade market recently held its fourth carbon allowance auction, with prices slipping below their expected level on news state regulators may increase the amount of free allocations they provide to polluters in 2014. But even though&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 27th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Staples Inc. announced today that it has recycled 350 million ink and toner cartridges since 2005, averaging over 60 million cartridges per year in the past three years. Through the cartridge recycling program, Staples has recycled [&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