Can Concrete Be Eco-Friendly?
December 21st, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Pioneers of green building techniques are faced with the challenging task of identifying and integrating the use of innovative, sustainable [&hellip
Browsing the "chemical" Tag
Step Lightly with Eco-Friendly Footwear
November 26th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Footwear manufacturing is known as one of the most environmentally unfriendly industries out there. The modern process of tanning leather, [&hellip
Homemade Baby Food Safety
November 7th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Making your own homemade organic baby food is one way to ensure that your baby eats a variety of nutritious, [&hellip
Homemade Drain Cleaner
July 17th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
It happens to all of us. At some point, the kitchen or bathroom drain clogs and water backs up. At times horribly unpleasant odors are unleashed. While standard practice calls for lye-based drain cleaners, these toxic products can damage the pipes as well as your lungs. If preventative measures have failed to keep your drains clear, there is a natural solution. Instead of reaching for that bottle of caustic drain cleaner under the sink, try earth-friendly, homemade drain cleaner
Biodiverse Green Roofs
June 23rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Green roofs are vegetated roof covers constructed on top of a roof deck. Sometimes called an ecoroof or sky garden, [&hellip
Organic Hair Care for Swimmers
June 3rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Summer is a great time to head outdoors and embrace an active lifestyle with things like swimming, hiking, and kayaking. [&hellip
Mineral Cosmetics: Healthy or Hazardous?
May 20th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Proponents of mineral-based makeup will tell you that makeup made from crushed, sterilized minerals found in nature is quintessentially better [&hellip
The Hidden Risks of Aquatic Exercise
March 14th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
What could be more attractive to an aspirer of green living than a form of exercise that appears to leave [&hellip
Natural Pest Control for the Organic Home and Garden
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states: “Pesticides are not ‘safe.’ They are produced specifically because they are toxic to [&hellip
Shopping for Organic Clothing
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
You’ve decided to live a green life from your socks to your suit coat, and cotton clothing is as green [&hellip
Connect With Us!
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