Is eBilling a form of greenwashing?
April 8th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Paperless billing, or eBilling as it’s sometimes referred to, is often hailed by companies as a way they’re proving their [&hellip
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Glass Dharma: Free Glass Straws for Earth Day!
February 28th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Glass Dharma, one of our favorite companies that makes sustainable, beautiful glass drinking straws is hosting another promotion and they [&hellip
How to Help our Bees
February 26th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
In case you have not heard, our bee populations are in big trouble. Experts from around the world have been [&hellip
Health Benefits of Turmeric
February 24th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
We’re big fans of natural healing here at Green Living Ideas. There are so many wonderful cures found in seeds, [&hellip
Container Gardening: The Best 16 Plants for Your Home Garden
February 24th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
All this ice and snow got you thinking about planning your springtime garden? Whether you are planting in the ground [&hellip
Geothermal Energy Potential in California!
February 21st, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
This press release from Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) shares the great news that the potential for geothermal energy is largely [&hellip
Farmscape: The Importance of Urban Farming
February 21st, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
How do you start a revolution? Simply look around you are see what issues need to be solved, and figure [&hellip
Improve your Indoor Air Quality
February 19th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Many of us live in areas with decidedly poor indoor air quality. While we often think of countries like China [&hellip
BrightFarms: Changing the Way our Food System Works
February 19th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
It’s time for a revolution in the food supply chain. BrightFarms, Inc has just announced a big step forward for [&hellip
KidWind Provides A Hands-On Renewable Energy Course
February 18th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Originally published on Sustainablog. I’ve been passionate about educational programs for sustainability from sustainablog’s earliest days, so I wasn’t surprised at all to discover that I’d written about Minneapolis-based educational company&hellip
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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 RecipesBathroom 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 ConservationHVAC 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 LintEaterYard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems