Back to School Transportation: Walk, Carpool, Bike, or Bus?
September 3rd, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
It’s back to school time, with many districts already well underway and other schools just beginning their academic years. Each [&hellip
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Cash for Clunkers Will Continue Despite Funds Drying Up
July 31st, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
The Car Allowance Rebate System, aka “Cash for Clunkers”, has been a huge success! Congress initially appropriated $1 billion dollars [&hellip
It’s Winter Gardening Time
July 29th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
If you are a gardener, your summer garden is probably in full swing. You may be harvesting tomatoes, basil, onions, [&hellip
Horizon Organic and Silk Soymilk: Integrity of Farm Aid Sponsors Questionable
July 22nd, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
I’ve long been a fan of Willie Nelson and Neil Young and what they have done for the American family [&hellip
Locavore Ideas: Visit a “Pick Your Own” Farm
July 16th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Recently a friend visited with fresh organic blueberries her family had picked at a local farm. The pie she made [&hellip
Bush Administration Actions that Weakened USDA Organic Label
July 12th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Concern has been raised recently about the integrity of the USDA organic label. Non-organic additives have been allowed in USDA [&hellip
Beware of Silver Nanoparticles in Consumer Products
July 9th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
We’ve been taught to be afraid of germs, and consumer products are full of promises of protection. One of [&hellip
New York-Style Winds Could Power the World 100 Times Over
July 8th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Scientists have discovered that New York City is a “prime location for exploiting high-altitude winds.” In fact, a recent study [&hellip
USDA Organic Label Standards Being Weakened by Lobbyists
July 6th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
When the USDA label was first implemented in 2002, concern was expressed that certification standards would not be as stringent [&hellip
Toxic Flame Retardant May Be Entering Our Food Supply
June 30th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Transporting food thousands of miles farm to market has its consequences. Not only does this practice leave a heavy carbon [&hellip
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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