Wasted: The Ugly Truth about Food Waste (and what you can do about it!)
February 8th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
According to some estimates, we waste up to 50% of our total food purchased. That means half of the work [&hellip
Browsing the "Green Lifestyle" Category
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.
cosmetic safety: the good, the bad, and the ugly!
January 26th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
We put hundreds of products on our bodies each week- but how many of these are good and clean? And [&hellip
Getting Around Green: Consider A Motorcycle
January 25th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Our vehicles emit a lot of pollutants that are damaging for the environment, and the extent of pollution depends upon [&hellip
Visit Gorgeous Mt. Everest… via your laptop!
January 24th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
This cool project came to us via the fine folks at NPR’s All Things Considered. The photography of Mt. Everest [&hellip
skillshare!
January 23rd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Have you heard of Skillshare? This is a VERY cool concept based on the principles of DIY (do-it-yourself) and community [&hellip
Tips for Driving Greener: Save Money & Help the Planet
January 21st, 2013 | by The Green Divas
It is easy to get caught up in the idea of a shiny new car, but I wanted to remember some simple ways we can make whatever car we are currently driving a little greener and save some money while we're at it!
Now THIS is good business!
January 21st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
This great statement popped up on our Facebook feed a few days ago, and I was stoked to share it [&hellip
The Coolest Solar-Powered Garden Features
January 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
It’s easy being green! More and more people are making the effort to live a greener lifestyle, and there has [&hellip
An American Entrepreneur Learns Eco-Living in Japan
January 7th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Greetings from Japan, readers! I have been studying Japanese paper making the past month and will continue traveling in Japan [&hellip
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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