NEVs on the Urban Street Scene
April 30th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Neighborhood electric vehicles—more commonly called NEVs and sometimes referred to as Low-Speed Vehicles (or LSVs)—are an economical and environmentally responsible [&hellip
Browsing the "Europe" Tag
Eco Train Technologies
April 8th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
These days, it’s fairly well-understood that most travel results in the production of carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary contributor to [&hellip
Train Travel
March 30th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
By now everyone knows that travel = carbon dioxide, the primary guilty party when it comes to global warming. How [&hellip
The Hidden Risks of Aquatic Exercise
March 14th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
What could be more attractive to an aspirer of green living than a form of exercise that appears to leave [&hellip
Cohousing Cultivates Low-Impact Communities
February 26th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Imagine coming home from work in your carpool Friday night to your small community. Although it is dusk, your children [&hellip
Valentine Menus: Food for Thoughts of Love
February 5th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Food has long been a sensual experience, one that unites people from all cultures all around the world. Preparing meals [&hellip
Green Home Technology
January 24th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
As personal technology gets smaller, it becomes a bigger part of our lives. In the average home, technology can be [&hellip
PDAs for Greener Communiques?
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Somehow, as electronics get smaller and smaller, they take over a larger and larger part of our daily lives. PDAs, [&hellip
How to Green Your Fitness Routine
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Don’t worry that you’re being selfish if looking great, feeling fantastic, and keeping fit are among your priorities—that 30 minutes [&hellip
Ecotourism and Adventure Travel
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Are you an avid adventure-seeker with an international travel bug? Maybe you’d love to fly to foreign, exotic places or [&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