10 Ways to Green Back To School and Save Money
August 12th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
It might still feel like summer in some parts of the country but it’s “back-to-school” season. But before you go [&hellip
Browsing the "Reduce" Category
Plastic World (Infographic)
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
3 Tips for More Sustainable Living
February 8th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
There are a million different ways to live sustainably and if you think about them all, they can make your head spin. I'm the epitome of 'Give me the Cliffnotes version!" type of a person. So let's see how we can simplify ways to live sustainably.
Incredible Sculptures Created from Recycled Circuit Boards
April 8th, 2010 | by tomdavie
It’s incredible just what you can do with a few old printed circuit boards and a bit of imagination. Steven [&hellip
The Story of Stuff with Author Annie Leonard
March 19th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks with author Annie Leonard about her book, “The Story of Stuff.” iPods, DVD players, [&hellip
10,000 Gallons a Day of Animal Waste Fuel Head to Market
December 3rd, 2009 | by Susan Kraemer
Last month a rural Minnesota factory began pumping out commercial-scale quantities of biodiesel made from animal waste like pig parts [&hellip
Where Does Your Garbage Go? MIT Wants To Find Out
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
Eco-Friendly Printing Options for Your Home Office
June 9th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
If you spend a good amount of time in your home office, then you might want to consider how best [&hellip
5 Ways to Make Every Day Earth Day
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
GTR: Recycled and Reused Retail Goods with Savers
June 18th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio Host Sean Daily discusses retail goods business models and the market for second-hand goods with Tony Shumpert, Vice [&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