Sustainable Toilet Paper Option: Caboo for Your Caboose
January 2nd, 2017 | by Scott Cooney
Caboo makes tree-free toilet paper and other products from sustainable bamboo and sugar cane.
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Lab-Grown Meat: The World’s Most Needed Clean Tech Innovation Could Use a Little More Liquid Smoke
December 27th, 2016 | by Scott Cooney
Animal agriculture is the elephant in the room when it comes to sustainability; solar and EVs are great, but I think it's going to be lab grown meat that makes the biggest impact on our sustainable future.
Aloha to Yoloha Cork Yoga Mats
October 31st, 2016 | by Scott Cooney
Yoloha Cork Yoga Mats are beautiful and thoughtfully designed. We got to meet them at Wanderlust Tahoe, and have been practicing on cork for months now!
LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent: costs, benefits, and data (Infographic)
July 6th, 2015 | by Scott Cooney
After being used for over 100 years it’s fairly safe to say that the incandescent bulb is old technology and it [&hellip
How to Clear a Clog in the A/C Condensate Line
June 26th, 2015 | by Scott Cooney
How to clear a clog in the condensate line on your air conditioner Things you’ll need for the job: Wet/Dry [&hellip
Does Green Living Cost More? 7 Green Changes You Can Make to Save Money
June 6th, 2015 | by Scott Cooney
At Green Living Ideas, we get a fair number of comments from readers saying that they’d love to do more [&hellip
Energy Saving Air Conditioning (A/C) Alternatives for Cooling Yourself and Your Home: A Top Ten List
May 26th, 2015 | by Scott Cooney
Air conditioning is ubiquitous in modern society, and while it keeps our homes and offices cool, it exacts a very [&hellip
What Yoga Can Teach Us About Personal Sustainability and Green Living
May 21st, 2015 | by Scott Cooney
Sustainable living means different things to different people. For some it’s personal sustainability—keeping oneself going with enough money and energy [&hellip
How to Create Thermal Barriers to Save Money on Heating and Cooling
October 28th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
The importance of properly insulating your home should be quite apparent at this point. Creating so-called thermal barriers in the home to keep heat from moving from one place to another can save a lot of money on heating and cooling costs as well as help keep living and working spaces more comfortable
Whole Food, Plant Based Diet: Benefits of the Most Powerful Green Living Idea Ever
October 20th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Green living is a terrific lifestyle. Not only do you get to save money, it’s usually very good for the [&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