Your Sustainability Story: Rachel Watkyn of Tiny Box Company
July 9th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Tiny Box Company makes sustainable packaging for jewelry: a niche market that allows a serial entrepreneur to make a huge impact with tiny boxes!
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Your Sustainability Story: Low-Carbon Shoes from Ashbury Skies
June 18th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Going barefoot is zero impact, but we do have to wear shoes sometimes! Ashbury Skies created the Bendy, a new shoe made using simple construction, great materials, and good labor in downtown LA. They've created a simple, comfortable shoe and then responsibly sourced the materials
A Food Business Focused on Community Development: Tea Squares
November 21st, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
A snack company for good. Learn how these three young entrepreneurs are going to build a great company while helping out communities in need.
Your Sustainability Story: Michael Fox of Objet D’Fox
October 9th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Michael Fox of Objet D'Fox makes upcycled products made from plastic waste. Learn about how and why he started his business, and what he sees as the future for this company.
Your Sustainability Story: Amouve Bedding with Ami Sata
March 30th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Learn the Sustainability Story of Amouve, an organic bedding company. Amouve's range is a mix of Scandinavia-inspired design and handcrafted prints that combine Indian printing methods with contemporary designs
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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:
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— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems