TerraCycle’s 4 Things to Do This Earth Month
April 1st, 2017 | by TerraCycle
Earth Month starts TODAY, and here are some great ways to get started making a commitment to a better earth from TerraCycle
Browsing the "Earth Day" Tag
Oroeco: Social Game Puts Climate Change in a Friendly Competitive Context
April 22nd, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
A startup with roots in Stanford, MIT and UC Berkeley is gamifying climate change. You get to compete with your [&hellip
50 Easy Ways to Keep Earth Day Going All Year
April 23rd, 2013 | by The Green Divas
I listed 25 ways to celebrate earth day without buying anything, knowing there were thousands, and I was so impressed with some of the suggestions, I thought I would incorporate them into this updated post and give my Care2 peeps a little credit. Really, these are things we should find ways to incorporate into our every-day lives, so . .
It’s Earth Day! How are you saving the planet today?
April 22nd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
The first Earth Day was held April 22, 1970, in a much different place and time. As EarthDay.org explains, “At [&hellip
The Green Diva Year: Earth Day to Earth Day
April 23rd, 2012 | by The Green Divas
You would think that being a Green Diva would mean that I celebrated Earth Day every day. I don’t know whether I celebrate daily, but I do try. The truth is when you’ve been living this lifestyle for as long as I have, this annual Earth Day frenzy can get a little silly.
Earth Day Infographic Spreads Eco-Education
April 22nd, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Enjoy learning about the history of Earth Day and tips to make every day Earth Day
Earth 911 Goes Back to Earth Day
April 19th, 2012 | by Karen Lee
Earth Day is 42 years old this year and more than a billion people will participate in one type of [&hellip
Planet Earth Screening Presented by Rooftop Films and BBC America for Earth Day
April 17th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
In celebration of Earth Day 2012, Rooftop Films and BBC America will present a free outdoor screening of the popular history series Planet Earth followed by the World Premiere of The Making of Planet Earth
Earth Day Inspiration: 15 Reuses for Plastic Bags
April 6th, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
We all know about the devastating effect plastic bags have on nature. Plastics degrade too slowly. The chemical bonds that [&hellip
Earth Day Ideas: Paper or Plastic Should Not Be an Option
April 19th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
Earth Day is around the corner, and unfortunately, this day makes me cynical and snarky. Perhaps it’s from years in [&hellip
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— 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
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— 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
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— Changing The Sink Aerator
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— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
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— How to clean the furnace motor for efficiency
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— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
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— How You Can Save Money By Cleaning Your Home Appliances
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