Putting Reforestation On the Dollar Menu
May 16th, 2014 | by Peter Young
What can you get for a dollar these days? Well, a quick google search would show that you can buy [&hellip
Browsing the "Carbon Offsets/Credits" Category
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
A Fun, New Green Tradition: Tree Planting
December 28th, 2012 | by Scott Cooney
A few days ago, I posted about holiday traditions, and suggested that I was looking to start a new sustainable [&hellip
Permaculture: a new Christmas tradition for my family
December 24th, 2012 | by Scott Cooney
Families have all sorts of traditions for the holidays. This year, I’d like to suggest starting a new one that [&hellip
Eco-Vacations: When You Must Drive, Drive Efficiently
May 18th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Eco-vacations are all the rage with trips to the rain forest or stays on organic farms. Sometimes the only get away is a road trip to a nearby state or town. The most eco-friendly vacation is one spent at home, but not everyone can enjoy a "staycation" and most can't afford extravagant "greencations". So if you need to hit the road to enjoy some down town this summer, there are some tricks to help make your road trip more eco-sound. When you must drive, here are some ways to drive efficiently
How Exercise Helps the Environment
April 9th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Exercise is a foundation helping pave the way to great environmental change. It starts small and quietly, but quickly, builds into monumental differences in our lives. While walking, jogging and and cycling are wonderful for heart health and overall fitness, they also have a lasting impact on green living. Here are a few ways exercise helps the Environment
The Benefits of Living Off the Grid
November 12th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
The benefits of living off the grid can be very rewarding for those who are willing to make the adjustments. Now that we have lived off the grid for four years, the benefits of this lifestyle far outweigh any “comforts” that city life had to offer. We have completely embraced our way of life and the long term benefits that come from living off the grid
5 Eco-Friendly Beers to Savor
September 7th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Do you like beer? Here are five eco-friendly beers to try, if you want to support green breweries.
World Cup Teams Offset Their Carbon Emissions
June 14th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
The World Cup has kicked off in Johanesburg, South Africa, with 32 teams visiting from around the world to play [&hellip
Donors to Pay Ecuador to Keep Oil Underground
January 15th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Here's a novel and timely use of Trust Funds. Ecuador is pioneering the use of a fund to preserve Ecuador's rain forest above an approximately one billion barrel oil field in the Yasuni National Park, permanently foregoing extraction of fossil fuels from the park. In return, the Ecuadorian government has asked for compensation of $350 million a year for 10 years
12
Connect With Us!
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