Taking Steps Towards Greener Fitness
March 14th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
If we’re going to heal the planet, we have to start changing the way we live every aspect of our [&hellip
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What’s in the Future for Green PCs?
February 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Desktop computers, or PCs , are larger and consume much more energy than their smaller, more portable cousin, the laptop. [&hellip
Conserving Stormwater: Use It or Lose It!
February 4th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Water has always been a precious commodity, but the recent rise in frequent water shortages and droughts due to climate [&hellip
Tips for Packing a Nutritious, Waste-Free Lunch
January 22nd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Have you ever dropped into the school lunchroom to see what “lunch” means at your child’s school? If he or [&hellip
GTR: Eco-friendly Signage with Green Banners
January 17th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks sustainable printing technologies and creating the world’s first eco-friendly banner, signage, and printing [&hellip
10 Easy Ways to Reduce Your CO2 Footprint
January 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
The average American produces over 100 pounds of carbon dioxide per day! We don’t all have money on hand for [&hellip
GTR: Green Living, Podcasting, and Martial Arts with Meredith Medland
January 9th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks with fellow green living podcaster Meredith Medland of Personal Life Media‘s popular Living [&hellip
An Elegant, Energy-Efficient Holiday: Simple Decorating Ideas
December 27th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Remember when Christmas was all about family crafts, holiday baking, and building happy childhood memories of traditions to pass on? [&hellip
Spend, Ship, Save the Planet: The Great Christmas Tree Debate
December 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Cut tree, artificial tree, live tree . . . which has the smallest environmental impact? The honest answer depends on a few factors. [&hellip
Ecotravel and Green Vacations
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Vacations consist of more than congested jet airliners and smog-filled cities. While tourism is often pointed to as a big [&hellip
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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