Green is Not Just the Paint Color
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Sustainability, or green living, is a lifestyle in which present needs are met without compromising the resources of the future. [&hellip
Browsing the "Alternative Fuel and Transportation" Category
How Electric Cars Work
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Electric cars, or battery electric vehicles, date back to 1835 when a professor from the Netherlands named Sibrandus Stratingh introduced [&hellip
Hybrid Cars Defined
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
A hybrid system derives power from two or more sources of energy. A hybrid car then achieves propulsion from two [&hellip
Cleaner Diesel
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Since diesel fuel boasts a higher energy content per liter, automobiles that utilize diesel fuel generally have better fuel efficiency [&hellip
The Clean, Green Motorcycle Machine
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Sexy. Tough. Liberating. Motorcycle appeal is gut-deep and fierce. Anyone who has balked at buying the latest hybrid or microcar [&hellip
Alternative Fuels and Transport
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
People of all ages across the world are making major lifestyle changes geared toward reducing dependence on oil and preserving [&hellip
Electric Scooters, Personal Eco Transports
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If you live in just about anywhere in Europe or Asia, it’s unlikely that you’d need to be sold on [&hellip
Electric Bicycles: Green Your Bike Commute
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Despite the huge recent push to significantly reduce emissions, if you take a look around, you’ll note that cars still [&hellip
Greening Public Transportation
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
For those you looking to get away from the polluting, petroleum-dependent, greenhouse gas-emitting, sprawl-inducing automobile, there is no urban alternative [&hellip
Cycling, The Ultimate in Green Energy Transport
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
There’s no easier and effective way to make your daily commute green than to swap your car or bus ride [&hellip
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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
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— 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
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— How to clean the furnace motor for efficiency
— Efficient furnace filters
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— How to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
— Weatherstripping 101
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— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
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— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
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