June 7th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
What we learned back then was that the VOCs that impact our health are not regulated - WHAT?!? Only the ones that are harmful to the ozone are regulated. There are a lot of other chemicals in house paint that are NOT researched or regulated.
May 29th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
The first in our series on earth-friendly and vegan shoes. Seriously - we wouldn't be green divas if we didn't love shoes! We recently hooked up with PlanetShoes.com and to our amazement, there is a plentiful variety of not only eco-friendly shoes made from recycled materials, but vegan shoes
May 9th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Most of us still have lawns all around us, which, while beautiful, are truly energy intensive in Maintaining. The're use of water, gas-powered mowing and weed killing are harsh on local eco-systems . You could consider a lawn alternative, such as a native plant garden, or something that fits with your micro-climate. Some people even grow food and veggie beds in their front lawns. If your heart's set on keeping your lawn, consider cutting down on your energy use with a push-reel lawn mower and let your grass clippings stay on your lawn. Here's how to compost and recycle your grass clippings
May 7th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Think sucralose is a good sugar alternative? It depends on your definition of healthy. Green Living Ideas often focuses on healthy living including eating whole food diets. The more an ingredient is transformed, especially in a lab, the less likely it will be included in healthy food listings. Sucralose is the for the popular product, Splenda, and it is basically chlorinated sugar. While even doctors promote it as a healthy sugar substitute due to its lack of calories, there's a few things you should know about sucralose. Here are a few reasons you might want to re-think products with sucralose and some alternatives
May 2nd, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
We've talked about biking to work and how it helps the environment yet there's still some difficulty in having biking become the main transport getting people from point A to point B. What if there was a way to share bikes, specifically, cargo bikes which offer storage space making an excellent car replacement. Enter a global platform for P2P cargo bike-sharing, helping replace driving with biking
April 25th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Here are 10 date ideas spring, sure to lower your impact while still turning up the heat
April 23rd, 2012 | by The Green Divas
You would think that being a Green Diva would mean that I celebrated Earth Day every day. I don’t know whether I celebrate daily, but I do try. The truth is when you’ve been living this lifestyle for as long as I have, this annual Earth Day frenzy can get a little silly.
April 19th, 2012 | by Karen Lee
Earth Day is 42 years old this year and more than a billion people will participate in one type of [&hellip
April 16th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
We recently covered water flossers and soon after thought the topic warranted further investigation regarding their energy efficiency. Inevitably they all use minimal amounts of electricity but one that stood out among the rest. The Pro Floss Water Flosser fell in a league of its own and lead the way as a true eco-winner. Here are a few ways the electricity-free Pro Floss Water Flosser is greening oral health
April 11th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Everyone has trouble thinking positively about money. Most people think you can't make money without doing something bad, something against your values. Some think if you have a lot of money, you'll lose your hold on your values, you'll be disconnected from the "regular folk". But it's about time this mentality about money shifted
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 Recipes
Bathroom 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 Conservation
HVAC 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 LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems
