February 25th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Companies and products are tossing around terms like “green,” “sustainable,” or “eco-friendly,” but as a consumer it’s hard to know [&hellip
February 18th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk radio host Sean Daily talks with film and TV actress, author, and natural living advocate Mariel Hemingway about her [&hellip
February 16th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Coal generates around half of the electricity in the United States, so anytime we talk about clean energy it’s the [&hellip
February 10th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
In a finding that completely bucks conventional thinking, scientists have discovered the female sex hormone progesterone in a walnut tree. [&hellip
February 9th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
I love going to concerts, but on my way out there’s always that twinge of reality when I see a [&hellip
February 1st, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
The Federal government is asking the fuel industry to incrementally raise the levels of ethanol in the country’s gas. California [&hellip
January 25th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Measuring and monitoring environmental impact is a continuing challenge. I’m seeing new tools and attitudes that will enable nations and [&hellip
January 18th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Green beer doesn’t just mean toasting to a four-leaf clover on St. Patrick’s Day or buying a six pack of [&hellip
January 16th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
California’s dirtiest power plant–the Potrero Point station located on San Francisco’s southeastern waterfront–could close this fall according to Mayor Gavin [&hellip
January 13th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Did you know January was Hot Tea Month? Me neither… apparently, though, the Tea Council of the US saw the [&hellip
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 Recipes
Bathroom 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 Conservation
HVAC 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 LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems
