How Long Does it Take a Golf Ball to Decompose?
June 4th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
There’s no denying that golf is a popular leisure sport in the United States and Europe. Golf courses are often [&hellip
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Protect Our Lands with National Public Lands Day (September 30)
September 20th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
One-third of America's land is in public hands, so let’s help our public lands continue to thrive for all to enjoy. Join National Public Lands Day to help clean, restore, and love the land where you live.
What is the Payback Period for a Refrigerator?
August 26th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
We know that there are some inefficient things in our home that might need replacing, but there's always that question about whether it's worth the cost. Here's how to calculate the payback period for a refrigerator to see if it's worth it to switch.
Today is Ecological Deficit Day: Read the Report about Resource Capacity in the US
July 14th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Today marks Ecological deficit day, the date each year in which the United States busts its annual ecological budget, utilizing [&hellip
TapNFlush Your Way To Savings
July 22nd, 2014 | by Peter Young
When someone mentions the phrase, “conserving water”, what comes to mind? For some people it might be images of tumble [&hellip
Algae Blooms tied to Climate Change
November 11th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
From Oregon State University. The OSU College of Science is one of the largest academic units at OSU and has eight [&hellip
Are you Pouring Money down the Bathroom Drain?
February 20th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
This cute little infographic has a big message: everyday we’re wasting liters (gallons, if you are in the US) of [&hellip
Wasted: The Ugly Truth about Food Waste (and what you can do about it!)
February 8th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
According to some estimates, we waste up to 50% of our total food purchased. That means half of the work [&hellip
how does mercury get into the seafood you eat?
February 6th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
If you eat the fishes of the sea here’s an article for you! We always hear about the mercury content [&hellip
Keeping Our Water Clean
March 21st, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Water recycles over and over. Whatever we put in water now will return to us again. Our oceans are filling [&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:
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— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems