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
Browsing the "chemicals" Tag
Safe Drinking Water: One Family, One Country at a Time
November 6th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
An estimated 1.1 billion people in the world do not have access to a safe water supply. For many in [&hellip
Gourmet Food for Healthy Babies
October 22nd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Adults who buy organic know that organic foods are grown without the use of pesticides, making them less toxic for [&hellip
The Slow Food Movement Picks Up Speed/Momentum
October 6th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
The Slow Food movement began in the late 1980’s as a counter-revolution from the popularity of fast food and fast [&hellip
The Best Bedding for Baby
October 2nd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Babies spend so much time sleeping and hanging out in their cribs that they deserve safe, soft, pure places to [&hellip
Funeral and Memorial Services
September 29th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
The conventional end of a human life in American society is cloaked in an excess of “packaging” that requires an [&hellip
Sustainable Fashion’s Many Alternative Materials
September 7th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
The word “clothing” implies a range of uses, from the purely utilitarian to the inarguably luxurious. Clothing keeps us warm [&hellip
Soothing the Sunburn
September 7th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
You’ve enjoyed some fun in the sun and now the hint of a burn is setting in. What is your [&hellip
Stretch the Lifespan of Your Clothing
August 20th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
From buying organic to taking care of the clothes you do have, there are many ways to be environmentally conscious, [&hellip
Staying Healthy in a Toxic World
August 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
These days we’re bombarded with information that tells us our environment is flooded with chemicals that contaminate our air, our [&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