When Drying Clothes on a Clothesline is Against the Rules
November 24th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
“If my husband has a right to have guns in the house, I have a right to hang laundry,” says [&hellip
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$1 Million in EPA Grants Available For Environmental Justice
November 14th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
It can be challenging enough for each of us to learn and implement ways to live a greener lives on [&hellip
Was UK Man Fired for Belief in Climate Change?
November 11th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Tim Nicholson, former Director of Sustainability at UK real estate firm Grainger PLC, is suing his former employer, charging that [&hellip
Google PowerMeter Aims to Help People Reduce Their Electricity Usage
November 2nd, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
“Over the last year I’ve reduced the energy consumption by about 64%, I’ve done it without making any significant changes [&hellip
GTR: Bringing Safe Drinking Water to Developing Nations with LifeStraw
November 1st, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio‘s Sean Daily talks to Peter Cleary about LifeStraw, a water purifier that helps to get access to safe [&hellip
5 Online Ideas for the 350.org International Day of Climate Action:
October 24th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
With over 4,500 events going on for the 350.org International Day of Climate Action, people from around the world are [&hellip
Sunbeds Cause Damage to your Health and to the Environment
October 20th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
While many are becoming increasing aware of the fact that tanning salons can endanger your health, fewer people make the [&hellip
Costa Rica Sets Goal to be Carbon Neutral by 2021
October 18th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Costa Rica, already one of the greenest countries in the world, has the ambitious goal of becoming the world’s largest [&hellip
Have Yourself a Green Halloween
October 14th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Although most people associate Halloween with ghouls and goblins, did you know that the holiday is actually rooted in a [&hellip
Save Trees by Renting or Downloading Textbooks
October 11th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
More than a 20 million trees are cut each year to make new books. Imagine what that means for conservation [&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
— 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
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— 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
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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
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— 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
Laundry & Appliance Efficiency
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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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