Zero Waste Future – The What, Why and How to Get There
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Consider for a moment that humans are the only species on our planet that generate waste. That’s not exactly a [&hellip
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PDAs for Greener Communiques?
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Somehow, as electronics get smaller and smaller, they take over a larger and larger part of our daily lives. PDAs, [&hellip
Smaller Homes for Sustainable Living
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Living a simpler, more earth-friendly life begins with the kind of home you wake up in every morning. If contributing [&hellip
Holistic Pet Care
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Your animal companion can become an eco-friendly pet for an eco-friendly pet owner as you implement green living practices into your [&hellip
Solar Heating for Green Homes
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
While using solar thermal energy to heat domestic water is fairly standard practice throughout the world, the U.S. is certainly [&hellip
A Composting Feast for Your Organic Garden
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The average American household produces more than 200 pounds of kitchen waste every year—why throw it into our overflowing landfills [&hellip
Fireplaces for Home Heating
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Fireplaces truly are ancient. A hearth with a stone or masonry chimney represents a first advance from a fire built [&hellip
5 Steps to Becoming the Greenest Firewood User
November 26th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Burning anything levies environmental consequences—no exceptions! Burning wood obviously produces smoke and destroys trees, which are a renewable resource when [&hellip
Case Studies in Small Home Living
November 14th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Build a better world? Build community? Build your life? Building is such a valued activity in the U.S. and Canada [&hellip
PHEVs Revving the Hybrid Future
November 13th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If you’re on the lookout for the Next Big Thing in green cars, you might be thinking about plug-in hybrids—especially [&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