How to Be Vegan: The Eating Vegan Edition
September 14th, 2015 | by Becky Striepe
Learning how to be vegan can seem overwhelming at first, so we’re going to walk you through it, room by [&hellip
Browsing the "Food and Cuisine" Category
Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the Southwest
May 26th, 2015 | by Lynn Fang
Stop at some of these farm-to-table restaurants in the Southwest on your next drive through, and savor the terroir while you help to support a more resilient and sustainable food system.
Climate Change and Wine: Choosing a Conscious Wine
March 12th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
What is the connection between climate change and wine? We are at risk of losing our wineries due to climate instability, but here's how we can help
Green Smoothies: Challenge yourself with Goodness
March 7th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Green smoothies are a delicious and wholesome way to spring clean your whole body. Get on the Green Smoothie Challenge today with Glue and Glitter!
Organic Food & The Story of Brand Consolidation
February 18th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Did you know some of your favorite natural and organic food brands are being consolidated by larger companies? Learn more about why this is good... and bad
Honolulu Living Foods Challenge! Get Healthy in 2015 with Local Foods!
January 14th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
January is the month of the Living Foods Challenge! Join friends from across Oahu to partake in a month of eating locally and living well.
5 Money-saving Sustainable Food Strategies
September 25th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
What do you store your leftovers in? I’m sure, like most people you place them into a plastic tupperware container, [&hellip
The Importance of Buying Local
August 28th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Thousands of miles are traveled each day by hundreds upon hundreds of semi-trucks filled with food and items going from [&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
Natural Home Remedies for Hangovers
March 17th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Getting hangovers is so fun…until you have one. Then, it’s just hell. Here are the best natural home remedies for [&hellip
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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