10 Ways to Go Green with Your Pet Care
February 24th, 2021 | by Sponsored Content
It’s time for people to seriously think about living wisely to preserve the natural environment since our activities directly affect [&hellip
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5 Zero Waste Lifestyle Advocates to Follow
June 21st, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
We’ve been doing a series here at GLI about zero waste living. So far, we’ve covered the definition of waste, [&hellip
Zero Waste Living – 6 Ways to Quit Single Use Plastic in Your Grocery Shopping Routine
April 16th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
We all know that plastic waste is becoming an acute problem on land and in our oceans. While many people [&hellip
DIY (Almost) All-Purpose Cleaning Solution
January 22nd, 2018 | by Sarah Dephillips
This is my go-to, reach-for cleaner for almost any kind of grime almost anywhere in my house. It especially shines [&hellip
Fluffy DIY Shaving Cream
January 16th, 2018 | by Sarah Dephillips
What do many Americans do nearly every day that physically drags the natural oil and moisture out of our skin [&hellip
Green, Clean DIY Laundry Soap
January 4th, 2018 | by Sarah Dephillips
There may be lurking in your laundry room something even scarier than last week’s monumental pile of dirty clothes. It [&hellip
Green Festival San Francisco 2015 is Here!
November 13th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
The Green Festival San Francisco is here again! Join one of the best events in SF this Friday, Saturday and Sunday for all you need for sustainable living.
Solar Lights: Nokero Introduces New Solar Light Bulb In Zimbabwe
October 22nd, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
from Solar Love Solar Lights: Nokero Introduces New Solar Light Bulb In Zimbabwe I received this news and Zimbabwe photo [&hellip
How to Make your Home More Energy Efficient
May 12th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
We have collected nearly 50 tips and tricks for how to make your home more energy efficient. Tips for kitchen, bathroom, bedroom & beyond!
Rockin with Willie Nile & Running from Crazy: Inspiring Week
November 5th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
GD Meg got a private concert (well almost, there were about 10 people in the HomeGrownRadioNJ studio) with Willie Nile, who has just released a new CD, American Ride . . . GD Mizar and I went to New York for the premiere of Running from Crazy and not only got to see Mariel Hemingway again, but we got to meet Bobby Williams in person finally, and we made some new friends before the show
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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