Clean Cook Stoves Fueled by Million Dollar Prize
September 10th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
More than 80% of families in Central America cook their meals over open wood fires because they don’t have access [&hellip
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Turn Kids into Green Entrepreneurs with Moolah Maker
September 4th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
If your kids are old enough to learn about earning and spending money, put them in charge of your home’s [&hellip
Recycled Paperboard Furniture from Way Basics: Simple, Strong, Green
September 2nd, 2009 | by Derek Markham
Tired of supporting the plywood industry? Looking for an alternative for home furnishings that you can feel good about? Check [&hellip
New Technology Milks Algae for Oil
August 27th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
A new cost-effective, high speed manufacturing process for extracting oil from algae, called ‘Live Extraction™’ has been developed by OriginOil. [&hellip
TreeHugger Celebrates 5 Years of Bringing the Green Mainstream
August 15th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
When people think about environmental blogs, the name TreeHugger is always one of the first to mind. They’re the 800 [&hellip
Follow the Crop System Puts Biofuel Refinery in the Fields
July 13th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
A new biofuel production system, dubbed “Follow the Crop”, aims to reduce the costs of production and increase the income [&hellip
Renewable Energy’s Dark Side: Solar Panels and Hazardous Waste
July 10th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
The push for building a clean energy economy has a dark side: the hazardous waste generated and the toxic chemicals [&hellip
How to Bicycle Commute: A Rider’s Survival Guide
July 1st, 2009 | by Derek Markham
One powerful action you can take to both lower your carbon footprint and to save some cash is to start [&hellip
Who is the Greenest Person on the Planet?
May 11th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
The digital media company 3rdWhale is hosting the Greenest Person on the Planet contest, which highlights individuals around the world [&hellip
YoGen: Efficient Human-Powered Cell and Laptop Chargers
May 5th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
Our culture is rapidly becoming a mobile one, with virtually every other person carrying a cell or smartphone, plus maybe [&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