Greening the World Bank
October 5th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
When I think Green Living, my first thought is not about what the World Bank is doing. But because they [&hellip
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The Land of Giants Wins Award, But No Build Date
September 13th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Here’s a great solution to the NIMBYism that building new transmission dredges up, commissioned by Landsnet, a public company that [&hellip
Europe Cuts Coal Consumption 16.3%
August 30th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Europeans now get 46.4% of their electricity from non-carbon courses, if you include nuclear, which supplies most of the electricity [&hellip
No Name Key’s Fight to Remain Off the Grid
August 25th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
When you live off the grid, it becomes part of your persona. It is part of your identity; one way [&hellip
The Crop Mob Unleashes Community on Sustainable Farms
August 24th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
You may have seen a “flashmob” as part of a guerrilla marketing stunt in the last few years, where hundreds [&hellip
Solar Leasing Makes Solar Power Affordable
August 17th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Anyone I know who is interested in solar power usually has two thing that make them tilt their head, clench [&hellip
Climate Counts Back-2-Cool Campaign
August 12th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
It won’t be long before we’ll start seeing Back-2-School advertisements again. Back-2-School campaigns seem like relatively harmless advertising campaigns, right? [&hellip
iQ Cleaning Supplies: The Smarter Clean
August 3rd, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
When you want to be eco-friendly in your household chores, every little bit helps. Many manufacturers are working to reduce [&hellip
Growing the Home Farming Movement with Triscuit
July 28th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
I’ve always been a fan of Triscuits, both because they taste good and because they’re actually healthy. It’s great that [&hellip
Puma Steps Into Mobile With Solar Powered Phone
July 27th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Puma has decided to lace up their eco-shoes and step with both feet into the smartphone market- and their first [&hellip
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Lighting
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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
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— Refrigerator and freezer Temperatures: Find the ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
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— 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
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— Changing The Sink Aerator
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— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
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— 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
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— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
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— 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
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