Holiday Energy-Saving Tips
December 4th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
The holidays are almost here, and can be both a joyous and financially stressful time. With cooler weather, more time [&hellip
Browsing the "Green" Tag
Creating Your Own Eco-Lodge Trip— at an All-Inclusive Resort
April 2nd, 2017 | by Carolyn Fortuna
A vacation designed to be close to nature and sustainable can be found in some traditional locations. You just have to choose well
Sustainable Toilet Paper Option: Caboo for Your Caboose
January 2nd, 2017 | by Scott Cooney
Caboo makes tree-free toilet paper and other products from sustainable bamboo and sugar cane.
Your Carbon Footprint at the 2016 Green Festival
November 8th, 2016 | by Carolyn Fortuna
Green festivals incorporate environmental considerations to minimize their negative impacts through reduction of waste, water, and energy, use of fair [&hellip
A Responsible Boater’s Guide to Being Green
May 8th, 2015 | by Sponsored Content
Most of us have seen the images of the scarred manatees and the oil-covered sea birds, but in truth, regular [&hellip
Green Baby: Save time, money and the environment!
August 26th, 2014 | by Guest Contributor
So you’re pregnant and now everyone is telling you that you need all this stuff. But, in my opinion, that’s [&hellip
Being an Eco Conscious Consumer
July 28th, 2014 | by Peter Young
As much as we all wish to avoid rampant consumerism, we are in fact consumers and must engage in that [&hellip
Green Your Memorial Day: 5 Sustainable Holiday Favorites
May 26th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Memorial Day is a great American tradition, in which we take a day to remember and to celebrate our fallen [&hellip
Top 20 Home Improvement Sites: GreenLivingIdeas Makes The List!
April 12th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
Home improvement comes in many forms. Here at GreenLivingIdeas, we aim to deliver good quality ideas for greening (which we [&hellip
How Universities are going Green– An Infographic
March 9th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Here’s a super cool infographic that looks at how our institutions of higher education are leading the way in green [&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
— 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