Protect Our Babies from Toxic Chemicals
June 28th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
One of the biggest environmental topics of the century might well be the BP oil spill in the Gulf of [&hellip
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Cycling Apparel for the Eco Sexy Biker… Go Naked
June 17th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
Want to be a green cyclist? Forget the cycling apparel and go naked! That’s what thousands of riders around the [&hellip
Why Don’t We Care About Thousands of Other Oil Spills?
June 10th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
About 300 oils spills a year occur in the Niger Delta. In fact, a large one from an ExxonMobil pipe [&hellip
Preventing Urban Sprawl with Parks
June 8th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
I love this idea. Sort of obvious once you think about it, but hardly considered or discussed when talking about [&hellip
Gardening on School Roofs
June 3rd, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
You’ve probably heard of green roofs before. And if you have, you’ve probably even thought of the possibility of gardening [&hellip
Guys Like Green Girls
May 28th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
A new survey conducted by footwear company Timberland, the “2010 Timberland Eco-Love Survey“, shows that men are looking for eco-friendly [&hellip
Have You Considered Keeping Bees?
May 26th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
I just read an interesting piece on Sustainablog titled “Why I Decided to Keep Honeybees” and it was such a [&hellip
Seedbombing & Guerrilla Gardening Become Easier with Candy Machines
May 13th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
Guerrilla gardening is an increasingly popular way of reclaiming dead or derelict public spaces and improving them while having some [&hellip
Greenpeace Ranks IT Companies
May 5th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
Every company is claiming to be green in some way or another these days. For someone not versed in green [&hellip
New Yorkers Save $19 Billion a Year Using Sustainable Transportation
May 3rd, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
$19 billion each year is no small change, not even for New York City. Residents of the Big Apple save [&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