Here Are 7 Ways Make Your Last Minute Halloween Scramble One for Good
October 27th, 2017 | by TerraCycle
Tips from TerraCycle to make your Halloween super sustainable (and still totally fun)!
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5 Simple Questions You Need To Ask Of All Your Trash
September 25th, 2017 | by TerraCycle
Before simply tossing your trash, TerraCycle asks you to think about these 5 questions to find an alternative to the landfill.
4 Simple Ways To Go Green For Back To School
July 21st, 2017 | by TerraCycle
Students, parents of students, and anyone who was ever either or both of these can relate: Back-to-school season is a time for new beginnings, and this too often means new "stuff." Now is a prime time to reevaluate your habits, schedule, and routine as they relate to your mission to live your best life with minimal impact on the environment
5 Sustainable Lifestyle Resolutions for 2017
December 30th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Choose to make 2017 your greenest year yet! These five simple sustainable lifestyle resolutions will have you taking climate action into your hands and making greener choices for our planet.
Eco-Conscious Tips for Last-Minute Holiday Prep
December 19th, 2016 | by TerraCycle
Sustainability focused last-minute holiday prep ideas for shopping, gifting, and wrapping from TerraCycle!
Sustainable Holiday Shopping Online
December 13th, 2016 | by TerraCycle
TerraCycle gives us tips and tricks to for sustainable holiday shopping online, whether you're shopping for the season or everyday!
5 Sustainable Brands Doing Good for Your Body and for the Planet
July 25th, 2016 | by TerraCycle
TerraCycle shares the stories of five great brands that are making a difference for your body and the planet with sustainable practices and products.
San Francisco is First US City to Ban Styrofoam
July 1st, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
San Francisco yet again proves itself to be one of the most progressive cities in the US when it comes to waste by banning all styrofoam and polystyrene.
Green Festival San Francisco 2015 is Here!
November 13th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
The Green Festival San Francisco is here again! Join one of the best events in SF this Friday, Saturday and Sunday for all you need for sustainable living.
How our Trash Affects the Whole Planet
April 24th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Do you know how our trash affects the whole planet? In this in-depth article, we look at the ways that plastics & chemicals pollute our most sensitive environments, including our oceans, our animals and our own bodies
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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:
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— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems