Healthy & Happy: On the Road with Green Diva Lisa
April 2nd, 2012 | by The Green Divas
We had a remarkably good time this week, especially since our feature interview was with our favorite Green Reaper, Elizabeth [&hellip
Browsing the "Reduce" Category
Give up the Fluff and Buy Recycled Toilet Paper
March 19th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
Happy St. Paddy’s Day! We celebrated in the studio by talking about green beer . . . not the color [&hellip
The Pros and Cons of Tiny Homes
March 16th, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
Every second source of information on the Internet is discussing living in tiny homes these days. A typical tiny home [&hellip
7 Excellent Reasons to Quit Drinking Bottled Water
March 13th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
We had an extra Green Diva Meg in the house today! Our special guest Green Diva Meghan Van Dyk, the [&hellip
The Case for Using a Bidet
March 8th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Back in 2007 blogger Josh Madison tracked his toilet paper usage and representative of just one person, Josh reportedly used 2.8 miles of toilet paper. That's 49 rolls annually. What if there was a way to cut toilet paper usage and what if that method was already used in most parts of the world outside the United States? Enter the bidet and the method for Americans to reduce their use of toilet paper
Klean Kanteen: Replacing Plastics for Every Member of the Family
February 21st, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
The safety of BPA has been questioned by the National Toxicology Program of the Department of Health and Human Services as well as the Food and Drug Administration. Recently, infant bottles have moved to BPA-free or back to glass. If you are looking for BPA-free replacements for plastic drink containers than look no further. Klean Kanteen offers replacements for plastic drink containers used by all members of your family
The Handmade and Upcycled Christmas Gift Guide 2012
December 14th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
2012 Gift Guide for Handmade and Upcycled Gifts
Non-Materialistic, Memory Making, Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas
December 11th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
Giving non-materialistic are eco-friendly gifts are ultimate ways to create a long lasting memories for the recipients and benefit the [&hellip
Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Live Christmas Trees
December 6th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
The Christmas tree has become one of the staple holiday decorations for most homes but sustainable Christmas trees aren't always available. Sometimes severe asthma and allergy sensitivities can leave you shunning the evergreen as well. Fear not my festive friends, if you don't want a real Christmas tree you don't have to settle for a traditional artificial replica. The following are a list of wonderfully eco-friendly alternatives to live Christmas trees
30 Cyber Monday Craft Ideas: Don’t Shop, CRAFT!
November 28th, 2011 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
On Cyber Monday I will not present you with a list of great deals and online places to spend your hard-earned cash. Instead, I will give you a list of my favorite green DIYs to make with your family for your family. Let's call it Buy Nothing Cyber Day, shall we? Turn to your loved ones, spend time with them and show them love. Material well-being is great but it cannot buy affection
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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