Books that Changed Everything
March 7th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Falling in love with books is much like falling in love with humans: not only do they teach you new [&hellip
Browsing the "Green Inspirations" Category
Letter from the Editor… and a Call to Writers
February 21st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Hi everyone- I’m Andrea, the new managing editor of Green Living Ideas! Green Living Ideas aims to be the best [&hellip
Learning Sustainability Through Play: GBO Hawaii
February 18th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
One of the best ways to learn a new skill is through play- as we’re having fun, we don’t realize [&hellip
Nemo, Non-GMO Valentine’s Day & More Winter Fun
February 11th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
With Valentines Day just a week away its pretty hard to escape all those heart-shaped, pink and red candies. While they may seem temping, many of them contain GMOs
Crafting a Green World Now Offers Share and Swap
February 11th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
After years of planning and months of development, Crafting a Green World officially launches its brand new Share and Swap [&hellip
Podcast with Ecologist and Author Sandra Steingraber
February 9th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
The good folks at Earth Justice have just produced this great podcast with ecologist and author Sandra Steingraber, considered by [&hellip
For the Love of Carrots & the Elephant Journal
February 4th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
We had a full studio and a full schedule this week, featuring an awesome interview with GD Meg's digital publishing hero, Waylon Lewis, founder and publisher of elephantjournal.com.
5 Ways to Have a Less Expensive and Earth Friendly Holiday
December 10th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
For me bringing light into these long, cold and dark days means minimizing the commercial aspect and being more thoughtful about what I really want to share, give and how to let my close ones know how much I appreciate them
iMiEV: Expressing Your Eco-Self with Mitsubishi’s Electric Car
November 16th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
I know, I know, people talk about electric hybrids quite often. The iMiEV, however, has no gas tank. That's right, this baby runs solely on electricity. It's an eco step up from a hybrid. I was given the chance to cruise around town in the MiEV for a few days here in Phoenix. I was able to see all the benefits and some of the complications of driving a fully electric automobile. Keep reading to see how far electric cars have come with my review of the i-Mi
Powerlessness & Gratitude: Message from post-Sandy NJ
November 6th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
We are in northern, New Jersey. We were hit pretty hard by Sandy, but from what I can tell, we got off easy compared to lower Manhattan, Queens and the Jersey shore. We experienced 5 days of powerlessness. By day 3 I stopped flicking light switches, and quickly adjusted to candlelit dinners and huddling around the fireplaces for warmth, light and quietude.
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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