Are you Pouring Money down the Bathroom Drain?
February 20th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
This cute little infographic has a big message: everyday we’re wasting liters (gallons, if you are in the US) of [&hellip
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Get your Yoga on at Wanderlust Yoga Festival!
February 19th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
The editors here at Green Living Ideas are super stoked to be headed to the Oahu Wanderlust Festival February 28- [&hellip
Learning Sustainability Through Play: GBO Hawaii
February 18th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
One of the best ways to learn a new skill is through play- as we’re having fun, we don’t realize [&hellip
Green Washing Machines for Eco-Friendly Homes
February 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
We have all become increasingly environmentally conscious over the past few decades. We now drive cars that consume less petrol [&hellip
Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Landscape
February 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Improving your outside living area can be accomplished in many ways- without all that lawn to maintain! Shrubs, trees and [&hellip
Exciting New Solar Technologies
February 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
As we know, much of the pollution we face in our daily lives is caused by using and abusing energy. [&hellip
Check in with The Amazings and Learn Something New!
February 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
The Amazings are, well… amazing! Taking a cue for the adage that we should learn from our elders, The Amazings [&hellip
Keep your Body Warm & Well during the Wintertime with Vegan Soups
February 15th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Wintertime is the perfect time to get yourself into the kitchen. Making homemade soup is a great introduction to home [&hellip
Celebrate your Right to Dry!
February 15th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Restore your right to line dry! Did you know that in some communities it is actually illegal to dry your [&hellip
What the FRACK? A great video introduction to Fracking!
February 13th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
This awesome little video comes to us from the good people at Earthjustice. Fracking: Things Find a Way, looks at [&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