3 Easy Ways To Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
October 14th, 2014 | by Peter Young
We live in the information age, where it seems that almost anything can be found by simply typing a few [&hellip
Browsing the "Reduce" Category
5 Energy Saving Tips To Beat The Heat
October 9th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Everyone knows how uncomfortable it can be to be stuck in a hot car, classroom, or home in the middle of a [&hellip
6 Easy Ways to Green Your Laundry
September 23rd, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
One of the best ways you can save money, water and energy is to green your laundry, and it’s actually [&hellip
How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
July 22nd, 2014 | by Peter Young
Water represents one of the biggest opportunities for savings in your home, and one of the best places to start [&hellip
Are e-Cigarettes better for you and for the environment?
May 29th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
When it comes to quitting smoking, even the most ardent smokers will admit it’s a good idea. The nicotine patch [&hellip
Is eBilling a form of greenwashing?
April 8th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
Paperless billing, or eBilling as it’s sometimes referred to, is often hailed by companies as a way they’re proving their [&hellip
Entrepreneurship in Solid Waste Management
August 9th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Not everyone wants to talk about waste, but it’s a pretty damn important topic! Last week our Ecopreneurist Priti Ambini [&hellip
Tips for staying cool & having fun in a heat wave
July 23rd, 2013 | by The Green Divas
I'm not sure what the temperature is where you are, but here in New Jersey we are experiencing a string of seriously steamy days that makes going out the door feel more like walking into a sauna. Everyone seems a little cranky and we are all getting weary from talk of the weather and idiotic posts on Facebook about popped corn and God cooking NJ (yes, I am guilty of sharing both of these, because they made me LOL at a weak moment and I just couldn't help myself)
Tips for Reducing our Reliance on Plastic
June 10th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
The show was all about plastic — the good, the bad, the ugly, and what you can do to upgrade your own plastic habits
Can You be Plastic-Free?
April 1st, 2013 | by The Green Divas
A couple of years ago, Rodale asked me to participate in their Plastic-Free February challenge. Without hesitating, I said yes, thinking I was already using my reusable shopping bags and storing food in glass and other non-plastic containers whenever possible. I was no fan of plastic. This should be easy and kind of fun, right
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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