Published on July 1st, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
In the last article of our zero waste series, we talked about how to reduce waste in categories we don’t even want. Cutting things like junk mail out first is a huge relief. It reduces clutter [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 28th, 2019 | by Sponsored Content
Lawns aren’t the most resource-efficient landscaping — but in truth, most plants require some care that isn’t 100 percent sustainable, and a lawn is a functional and attractive feature that you might desire in your yard. You don’t need to take dire steps like eliminating your lawn to achieve an eco-friendlier landscape. By ensuring your lawn is as efficient as possible, you are helping solve the problem and maintaining an attractive yard, too... Read More →
Published on June 27th, 2019 | by Sponsored Content
Now there is a free service that enables anyone who pays a power bill to access clean energy and save money - without commitments, fees, installation, or changes in how you get your energy... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Here at Green Living Ideas we’ve been doing a series on zero waste living. The upcoming segment of our series will talk about easy steps that ALL of us can take to reduce our waste. It’s [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 21st, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
We’ve been doing a series here at GLI about zero waste living. So far, we’ve covered the definition of waste, why it’s a problem for our planet, and some things business and industry can do to [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 21st, 2019 | by Sponsored Content
It’s easy to see why solar energy has been hyped as the ideal means of electricity generation, and the energy of the future. It relies on the ever-abundant energy provided by the sun (so it’s infinitely sustainable), it’s completely clean (with virtually no pollutant byproducts), and there aren’t secondary risks involved like there are with nuclear energy. There are just a few things needed to make it perfect. ... Read More →
Published on June 18th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Biomimicry, or biomimetics, is when humans look to nature to learn how to solve problems sustainably. According to the Biomimicry Institute, “Biomimicry is an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 14th, 2019 | by Guest Contributor
Cradle to cradle manufacturing is a style of making things that keeps the future in mind. In response to the dominant model of manufacturing which uses the cheapest goods and designed for the dump (planned obsolesce [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 12th, 2019 | by Kapena Chee
2019 finds us more socially and environmentally aware than ever – with good reason. We should continually look to improve our spaces and our health. Unfortunately, our homes can often shelter harmful chemicals. As we become [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 7th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
We often narrowly define waste as things we throw in the trash can. But as we explored in an earlier article, waste is really anything that nature can’t break down and reuse in the life cycles [&hellip... Read More →
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 Recipes
Bathroom 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 Conservation
HVAC 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 LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems