Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax Movie and a Giveaway
February 24th, 2012 | by Karen Lee
From the creators of Despicable Me and the imagination of Dr. Seuss comes the 3D-CG feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, [&hellip
Browsing the "conservation" Tag
Save Water with Composting Toilets
February 22nd, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Composting toilets are easy, green, and don't smell bad!
Green Your Lawn with a Push Reel Lawn Mower
November 23rd, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Keep the air clean by using a push reel mower
Energy Saving Tips for Thanksgiving
November 19th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving? Make these energy saving tips part of your holiday preparations!
Swales: Another Way to Harvest Rainwater
November 11th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Swales are a natural way of capturing rainwater
Heritage Turkeys for a More Sustainable Thanksgiving
November 2nd, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Boycott the factory-farmed supermarket turkey this year, and support the revival of free-range pastured Heritage Turkeys
The Problem With GMO’s
September 25th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
What are GMO's all about and how can you avoid them
5 Eco-Friendly Beers to Savor
September 7th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Do you like beer? Here are five eco-friendly beers to try, if you want to support green breweries.
Century-Long Reforestation Deal in Works For California in Cap and Trade
January 4th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Folksinger Joni Mitchell's "paved paradise" of the 20th century could wind being partially reforested in the 21st century, under California's proposed landmark Cap and Trade legislation that takes effect in the next few years. That is because the state will include provisions for offsetting some greenhouse gas emissions by investing in conservation and reforestation over at least the next century
Save Trees by Renting or Downloading Textbooks
October 11th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
More than a 20 million trees are cut each year to make new books. Imagine what that means for conservation [&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
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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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