Technology and the Environment
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Power hungry servers, old toxic computers thrown into local landfills, plastic CDs, and ink cartridges litter our neighborhoods. From some standpoints, [&hellip
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The President’s Hydrogen Fuel Initiative combined with congress’ Advanced Energy Initiative of 2006 have garnered over a billion dollars in [&hellip
How to Reuse Those Old Tires
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
While many people don’t give tires a second thought beyond inflating air pressure from time to time, those big, old [&hellip
Visit Recycling Centers for Eco Friendly Living
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If you are at all interested in eco-friendly living, you’ve probably been doing some recycling. However, before you give yourself [&hellip
Green Appliances Put Green in Your Pocket
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Everyone knows that green appliances save money on energy. However, there is another way that green appliances can save you [&hellip
Include Green Home Appliances in Your Green Kitchen
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
In today’s world, a green kitchen remodel makes financial and ecological sense. As you prepare to remodel your kitchen, make [&hellip
Green Technology
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If you were to list the greenest things on the planet, it’s unlikely that technology would earn a spot anywhere [&hellip
Using Green Power
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Want a really green house? Consider going "off the grid" altogether by powering your home only with the electricity you [&hellip
Green Roofs
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The height of owning a sustainable home would be to install a green roof. Green roofs are part of sustainable [&hellip
Efficient Heating and Cooling
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature can use a lot of energy. Anything that increases energy use also causes [&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