EPA Ranks Cities by Energy Efficient Buildings
April 1st, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
For the second year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has compiled a list of cities with the “most energy [&hellip
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17 Pacific Northwest Cities Feature Pesticide-Free Parks and Playgrounds
March 31st, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
From electric car charging stations to solar highways, the Pacific Northwest is a model region for living green. The use [&hellip
50,000 Brits Killed by Air Pollution Each Year: Climate Change Targets to Blame
March 23rd, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
We breathe it in; we breathe it out. We can’t survive without out, but often the air we breathe is [&hellip
200,000 Electric Cars Coming to Amsterdam by 2040
March 17th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
Amsterdam, the Netherlands is one of my favorite cities in Europe. The city is known for its predominance of bicycles. [&hellip
Community Solar Gardens Help Renters Go Green, but Solar Companies are Concerned
March 12th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
If you live rent an apartment, own a condominium, live in a shady neighborhood, or simply don’t want solar panels [&hellip
iPhone 3G S or DROID: How Much Radiation Does Your Smartphone Emit?
March 5th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
I got my first smartphone for my birthday, and it is true it has changed many aspects of my communicating [&hellip
Greenwash Alert: Sara Lee Claims “Eco-Grain” Better Than Organic
February 24th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
Going green has evolved from a movement of the crunchy counterculture to a mainstream obsession. Large corporations know there is [&hellip
CalTrans Wants to Harm Old Growth Redwoods at Richardson Grove
February 19th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
If you have ever had the pleasure of driving up 101 in southern Humboldt County, California, you’ve driven through Richardson [&hellip
Idaho Man Builds 12 Foot Solar Road
February 17th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
Necessity is the mother of invention, and garage inventors have been meeting the challenge of climate change head on. From [&hellip
Natural Beauty: Homemade Honey Mask for Problem Skin
February 4th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
If you suffer from skin problems, you have probably spent a lot of money trying different products, both natural and [&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