From the Archives: Natural Flooring Alternatives
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 [&hellip
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California Cap And Trade Comes To A Crossroads As Carbon Prices Fall
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
Staples and Sustainability: A New Recycling Milestone!
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 [&hellip
Introduction to Permaculture: Part 1
August 27th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
When introducing someone to permaculture for the first time, the inevitable question is, “What’s permaculture?” This question is both easy [&hellip
The Evolution of LED Lighting
August 23rd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
LEDs were previously known as the eco-friendly, expensive little diodes that are not overly powerful. Sure, they were not too [&hellip
August is National Water Quality Month!
August 22nd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Every week we are able to share awesome news from Earth Gauge, a project of the National Environmental Education Foundation. [&hellip
Simple Ways to Improve your Health Today!
August 21st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
I love to encourage people to green their lifestyle, and as a chef and educator I also enjoy helping people [&hellip
Homesteading Book Reviews
August 19th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
From the archives, these homesteading book reviews feature two of my favorites from the past few years. The Homemade Living [&hellip
“Re-Design the World with Bamboo” at the Architectural Festival at Lombok
August 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Festival of Bamboo The island of Lombok, Indonesia, is set to hold the “Lombok International Architecture Festival” from December 11–14. [&hellip
How to Find and Use Wild Foods
August 15th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Green Living Ideas is happy to feature another guest post from Alexis of The Art of Sacred Body today! Alexis [&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