Voting with your dollars, and boycotting Trumpism
March 27th, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
At Green Living Ideas, we love to talk about steps anyone can take to make the world a better place. [&hellip
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Wanderlust changes format, adds immersions…and a passport
February 20th, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
Wanderlust, the holistic eco-festival that I’ve long dreamed of being a groupie for, has added an immersion experience to its [&hellip
Bees Wax Wrap: How to Use, How to Clean, and How to Make Your Own!
August 30th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
What’s wrong with plastic wrap? Plastic wrap is made from petroleum, and as such, is not something you’d want to [&hellip
How Mindful Eating Helps the Environment
July 23rd, 2018 | by TerraCycle
Mindful eating is good for our body and spirit, but it's also good for the environment. Learn why from our partners at TerraCycle.
Why I Switched to Organic Shampoo and Conditioner
April 18th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
I started using organic shampoo and conditioner recently after years of trying to find the right products for my hair. [&hellip
5 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
April 7th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
The air in our homes is often far more polluted than the air outside, where cars and buses are whizzing [&hellip
Twinlab Launches National Recycling Program
March 9th, 2018 | by TerraCycle
The Twinlab Supplement the Earth Recycling Program is open to any interested individual, school, office, or community organization. Participation is easy: sign up on the TerraCycle program page and mail in your waste using a prepaid shipping label
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
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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