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
Browsing the "Simple Living" Category
GTR: The Zen of Living Less to Have More with Leo Babauta of ZenHabits
January 9th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks about achieving personal productivity and a simpler and happier life with Leo Babauta, founder [&hellip
GTR: The Urban Homesteading Path to Freedom with Jules Dervaes
October 28th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks with Jules Dervaes of Path to Freedom. Path to Freedom is a family-operated urban [&hellip
GTR: Greendiana Jones – Simple Living Lessons from the Maya with Dr. Eric Gibson
September 1st, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio Host Sean Daily discusses simple living, anthropology, and lessons from the Maya culture with Dr. Eric Gibson, author [&hellip
GTR: The Merits of Using Less Stuff with Bob Lilienfeld
August 11th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the impact of mass-consumption and the merits of using less stuff with Bob [&hellip
GTR: Cohousing Communities with CoHousing Partners
July 15th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses cohousing communities with Kathryn McCamant, President of CoHousing Partners. Click Play Below,or
GTR: Small Space Living with The Not So Big House
May 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-in-Chief, discusses small home living and the growth of New Urbanism with Sarah Susanka of [&hellip
GTR: Smaller Homes with Shay Salomon of The Small Home Society
April 18th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of the smaller homes living movement, and how downsizing helps you [&hellip
How to Create Balance with a Media Fast
January 11th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Most of us are accustomed to processing a tremendous amount of information everyday. The fact that we’re used to this—and [&hellip
5 Simple Ways to Stop Junk Mail
January 3rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Interested in reducing the influx of junk mail you receive every day? Start off a fresh New Year by reducing [&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