August 1st, 2011 | by Zachary Shahan
Plastic -- can you imagine a day without it? It has come to be a component of nearly everything we buy and use, it seems. On the one hand, plastic has made things possible that might not have been possible. On the other hand, there are a few major problems (at least) with its widespread use
May 28th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
A new survey conducted by footwear company Timberland, the “2010 Timberland Eco-Love Survey“, shows that men are looking for eco-friendly [&hellip
April 29th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
There is a large global effort to stop the deforestation of Brazilian and Indonesian forests. This is an important thing [&hellip
August 3rd, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
You buy something, bring it home, unwrap it, and toss the package in the trash can. On garbage day you [&hellip
June 20th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Do you want to surprise dad this year with a Father’s Day gift, but don’t have the cash or comfort [&hellip
May 22nd, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Even though Earth Day was one month ago today, every day is Earth Day around here. Here are some tips [&hellip
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If you are at all interested in eco-friendly living, you’ve probably been doing some recycling. However, before you give yourself [&hellip
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
At one time or another, many households in America have a stockpile of egg cartons sitting in the recycling bin. [&hellip
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Recycling doesn’t always have to be boring—you can have fun and practice eco living by recycling cans into crafts. Soda [&hellip
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Have you ever looked at your toilet paper and wondered exactly where they got the recycled part of the tissue? [&hellip
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
