August 9th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Reusable water containers are readily available and a wave of change is moving away from plastic bottles. There is still much to do. and you can keep it going by following these 5 other simple ways to wean off of plastic
June 9th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
What will the projected 9.1 billion people on Earth by 2050 eat? Are animal products a generation or two away [&hellip
April 12th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
My professional training as a city planner is without a doubt part of the reason this topic idea caught my [&hellip
April 2nd, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
As a vegetarian who believes that living a vegetarian life is more of a moral or spiritual issue than anything [&hellip
July 12th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Concern has been raised recently about the integrity of the USDA organic label. Non-organic additives have been allowed in USDA [&hellip
July 6th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
When the USDA label was first implemented in 2002, concern was expressed that certification standards would not be as stringent [&hellip
June 2nd, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
For greenies who love watching movies, we have two eco movie options that are bound to keep you busy during [&hellip
May 19th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
As consumers in a recessed economy, we are all forced to make tough choices about how and where to spend [&hellip
May 13th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Spring time brings the reopening of farmers’ markets creating inspiration for organic local food meals. Whether you are a hard [&hellip
May 5th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
For many people, the Mother’s Day gift is a tangible representation of the love and appreciation for the mother figures [&hellip
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 Recipes
Bathroom 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 Conservation
HVAC 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 LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems
