Freshen Up Your Indoor Air
July 22nd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
On hot, smoggy, high-pollution advisory days, we are often encouraged to play our part to alleviate the problem by carpooling, [&hellip
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Greener Pool Cleaners
July 7th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Swimming is a great way to stay in shape: it’s a very low-impact, total-body workout. Unfortunately, the chlorine-based cleaning systems [&hellip
Natural Sunscreen – Not Always from a Bottle
June 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Gone are the days of sitting out on your front walk, coated with suntan lotion, tinfoil reflectors framing your face [&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
Chemical-Free Sunscreens
June 3rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Ironically, as the use of sunscreen has risen, so too have the incidents of skin cancer and melanoma, leading many [&hellip
8 Cosmetic Chemical Offenses
May 20th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
The skin a very permeable organ, so it’s important to know exactly what you’re putting on it. Because manufacturers can [&hellip
Micro Hydro Essentials
May 16th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
If you’re an alternative energy advocate seeking for ways to green your living and you happen to live by a [&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
Luggage with an Eco Conscience
March 30th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
For the eco-conscious traveler, choosing green luggage saves pollutants from entering the air and environment. It also supports merchants and [&hellip
Green Gyms
March 14th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
If gardening as a form of physical activity appeals to you or if you’re just looking for a way to [&hellip
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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:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems