Ecotravel and Green Vacations
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Vacations consist of more than congested jet airliners and smog-filled cities. While tourism is often pointed to as a big [&hellip
Browsing the "Europe" Tag
Organic and Artisan Cheeses
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
No one knows for certain when cheese made its debut into the world, but estimates place this defining moment somewhere [&hellip
Green Flooring for Sustainable Spaces
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Awareness of, and interaction with, one’s surroundings is a concept that gets to the very root of why we care [&hellip
Linoleum Flooring
November 28th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
“Oh, that was natural linoleum you wanted.” A response you’re likely to hear if you go in search of the [&hellip
Green Roofs
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The height of owning a sustainable home would be to install a green roof. Green roofs are part of sustainable [&hellip
Greening Public Transportation
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
For those you looking to get away from the polluting, petroleum-dependent, greenhouse gas-emitting, sprawl-inducing automobile, there is no urban alternative [&hellip
Fueling a Biodiesel Nation
October 16th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The year was 1996, and I was a college student on a semester abroad in Europe studying agriculture and energy—the [&hellip
The Positive Benefits of Fair Trade
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Fair trade practices are designed not just to promote profit, but also to encourage better standards for an improved quality of [&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