5 Simple, Natural and Effective Ways to Get Rid of Weeds
May 30th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and your yard is starting to look….overgrown. You want [&hellip
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Are e-Cigarettes better for you and for the environment?
May 29th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
When it comes to quitting smoking, even the most ardent smokers will admit it’s a good idea. The nicotine patch [&hellip
Green Your Memorial Day: 5 Sustainable Holiday Favorites
May 26th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Memorial Day is a great American tradition, in which we take a day to remember and to celebrate our fallen [&hellip
The Perfect Green Car: Designed By You
May 23rd, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Tesla’s Engineering Tools Director, Paul Lomangino, sees the creative process as the most critical to ensuring car buyers are happy [&hellip
Dual Flush Toilets: Pros, Cons, and Considerations
May 19th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Considering a dual flush toilet? You’re not alone. Water conservation is top of mind for many these days, what with [&hellip
Electricity Safety Guide 101 — Flooding Events
May 17th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Flooding in your home can be a devastating experience, causing extensive damage to both property and possessions as well as [&hellip
America’s Energy Mix: How Much Renewable Energy Do We Have?
May 15th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Great stories are everywhere about the solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass revolution. Our sister site, CleanTechnica, regularly covers the booming [&hellip
Retail Bond Success Stories for Green Investments
April 25th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Retail bonds are a fairly new product within the context of the UK’s financial market, and are fast becoming one [&hellip
Oroeco: Social Game Puts Climate Change in a Friendly Competitive Context
April 22nd, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
A startup with roots in Stanford, MIT and UC Berkeley is gamifying climate change. You get to compete with your [&hellip
Al Gore, on solutions for our climate change crisis
April 15th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Former Vice President Al Gore delivered a powerful address to a packed house at the Stan Sheriff Center at the [&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