Reasons to Avoid Perfumes {an Infographic}
November 25th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Everyone likes to smell delicious! Many of us turn to perfumes and colognes to make us smell better, but some [&hellip
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Pono Home: Creating Greener, Healthier Homes
November 22nd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Pono Home is changing the face of green living in Honolulu. Pono is a Hawaiian word that translates to uprightness, [&hellip
Energy Excelerator– Investing in Hawaii’s Renewable Future
November 20th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Hawaii is an amazing island state for hiking, swimming, surfing and… renewable energy innovation! According to Energy Excelerator, “Hawaii has [&hellip
Litterati and the Pursuit of Trash– Document the Litter Around You
November 18th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
My trash awareness came to me a few years ago. I noticed that I was buying too many disposable items [&hellip
Hello Flow– Green your Period
November 15th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Have you ever considered the environmental impact of the tampons and pads we use each month? Are you looking for [&hellip
America Recycles Day!
November 15th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Ready to think outside of the (recyclable) box? Today is “America Recycles Day” and to honor this, Recyclebank, the company [&hellip
Think about Your Garbage!
November 13th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
How often do you really think of your garbage? For most of us, the answer is probably not often! Most [&hellip
Community Garden Plots: Make the Most of Limited Space
November 12th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Tomato dreams and hot pepper fantasies unite apartment dwellers and homeowners in community gardens. Some gardeners are strictly production focused, [&hellip
Algae Blooms tied to Climate Change
November 11th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
From Oregon State University. The OSU College of Science is one of the largest academic units at OSU and has eight [&hellip
Companies we Love: The Rodale Store
November 8th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Not only is the Rodale Institute at the foundation of the organic movement, they now have a beautiful online boutique [&hellip
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Efficiency Resources
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