Residential Solar Applications
June 17th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Utilities across the country are running into some hefty competition, and it is not from a new electric company. People [&hellip
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Greener IT Practices
June 3rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
As Internet growth proceeds and as more and more computing is done on servers, the energy needed to support the [&hellip
Innovative SPG Solar, Inc. Teams Up with Green Living Ideas
May 5th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Green Living Ideas proudly announces a new sponsorship with SPG Solar, Inc. Together they offer site visitors the latest about [&hellip
GTR: Organic Goods and Flowers with Organic Style
May 2nd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-in-Chief, talks with Gerald Prolman, CEO of Organic Style, about organic flowers, the development of [&hellip
NEVs on the Urban Street Scene
April 30th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Neighborhood electric vehicles—more commonly called NEVs and sometimes referred to as Low-Speed Vehicles (or LSVs)—are an economical and environmentally responsible [&hellip
The Great Sulfite Debate
March 30th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Wine is perhaps the only product for which the “made with organic ingredients” label is preferable to the “organic” label. [&hellip
Local Ecotravel
March 30th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Ecotourism frequently conjures up images of untouched, exotic corners of the Brazilian rainforest or unimaginably pristine coves on the coast [&hellip
Personal Life Media Adds GreenTalk Radio to Growing Podcast Network
March 2nd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Podcasts “Beach Walks with Rox” daily podcast and “GreenTalk Radio” podcast outsource podcasting ad sales. Santa Rosa, CA and Los [&hellip
Cohousing Cultivates Low-Impact Communities
February 26th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Imagine coming home from work in your carpool Friday night to your small community. Although it is dusk, your children [&hellip
Wedding Favors Go Green
February 6th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
It’s common practice to offer wedding guests a small favor as a thank you or token of remembrance. Why not [&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