Published on March 6th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
This infographic was shared with us from our friends at Ridekick! Check out our post about them here... Read More →
Published on March 5th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentLearn the basics of composting from the domestic goddess herself. She shares her tops for how to choose materials and how she makes the most of waste... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
We finally got to talk to one of our Green Diva heroes, the beautiful and inspiring actress, author and activist, Mariel Hemingway. She is one busy lady these days with a documentary about her life as a Hemingway, Running From Crazy, and her new book, The Willing Way and many worthy projects in between... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Though some yards and balconies might be covered in snow at this moment, it’s still a great time to think about composting! Composting uses food scraps, manure, leaves, yard trimmings and more to create a nourishing [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 2nd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Awhile ago I wrote about the joy of my first homemade fermentation experiments with Water Kefir. Here is a thorough step-by-step process for how to make your own homemade (vegan) water kefir for your fizzy drinking [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Recycling pioneer TerraCycle, Inc. is the newest partner of online fundraising program GoEco! The Ultimate Eco-Fundraiser. Schools and other non-profit organizations, including TerraCycle Brigade members, can earn 15% from the online sale of hundreds of eco-friendly, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 28th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Home owners are increasingly turning to eco-friendly and energy efficient appliances, both as a means of saving money and as a manifestation of their concern for the environment. These days, many brands develop eco-friendly products alongside [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 27th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
In the March 2013 issue of Martha Stewart Living, readers get a chance to learn how to find ingredients in a totally new way- by foraging for weeds, seeds, and plants in the wild! Tama Matsuoka [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 26th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentWe love infographics- super good information wrapped up in a nicely designed package! Last week we shared an infographic about the importance of water conservation, and today we have another infographic about the existing air quality [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 25th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
We learned last week that we are wasting liters of water each day from just our bathrooms- and now we have another great infographic to show us why it’s important for the whole world to conserve [&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