Your How-To Guide to Recycling
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
We’ve been told for years, "reduce, reuse, recycle!" But does all of this recycling really make a difference? Is the [&hellip
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How to Go Paperless in 2021
January 11th, 2021 | by Guest Contributor
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AFA + ECOMASK: Art Contest Winner Gets Art Featured On Face Masks
December 2nd, 2020 | by Sponsored Content
An unlikely pairing presents a unique and relevant medium for personal expression, creativity and connection in a year marked by [&hellip
Disinfecting Naturally – Goodbye to Harsh Chemicals
May 24th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Killing germs is a high priority in today’s society, and sometimes it should be – especially in contexts like healthcare, [&hellip
4 Things to Consider When Building an Energy Efficient Home
October 8th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Home ownership is always a great goal. It’s a significant step towards becoming financially independent. But in order to be [&hellip
Your Sustainability Story: Low-Carbon Shoes from Ashbury Skies
June 18th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Going barefoot is zero impact, but we do have to wear shoes sometimes! Ashbury Skies created the Bendy, a new shoe made using simple construction, great materials, and good labor in downtown LA. They've created a simple, comfortable shoe and then responsibly sourced the materials
Envisioning a More Sustainable Festival: Envision Festival 2018
July 5th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Envision Festival 2018 is calling my name... will you be joining me there?
Celebrate America Recycles Day, November 15
November 14th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
This America Recycles Day, learn more stats and why recycling is still important from the team at the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation (NEEF)
Do Consumers Still Care about Recycling?
October 12th, 2016 | by TerraCycle
Do consumers still care about recycling? YES, and you can read here how TerraCycle makes recycling easier for hard-to-recycle goods around the country.
Trash-Free Living with Lauren Singer
August 25th, 2016 | by Danielle Garland
You can take sustainable living to the next level by working towards totally trash-free living. I attended a talk at the Wanderlust Festival in Squaw Valley last month with trash-free advocate Lauren Singer, the valiant pioneer of zero-waste living and loved hearing her story.
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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