Get Your Compost 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 [&hellip
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Tiny Bubbles: Homemade Vegan Water Kefir, Step by Step!
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 [&hellip
Press Release: TerraCycle Creates Recycling Oppurtunities for Students
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 [&hellip
Eco-friendly Appliance Options
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 [&hellip
Wild Foods: Edible Foraging from Martha Stewart
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 [&hellip
Air Quality in the US- an Infographic
February 26th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
We love infographics- super good information wrapped up in a nicely designed package! Last week we shared an infographic about [&hellip
The Unfiltered Truth about Water- an Infographic
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 [&hellip
Meat Free March!
February 25th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Are you ready to go meatless for a whole month? The Girls Gone Green, Julie Watkins is encouraging people to [&hellip
Keep your feet Happy in Havaianas
February 23rd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Though many of you have toes buried in snow or slush at this moment, you can still dream of sunnier [&hellip
Letter from the Editor… and a Call to Writers
February 21st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Hi everyone- I’m Andrea, the new managing editor of Green Living Ideas! Green Living Ideas aims to be the best [&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