Green Your Easter Celebration
March 25th, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
Easter is just around the corner and I am already looking for the best eco-friendly ways to decorate, dye eggs [&hellip
Browsing the "Green" Tag
Homemade Toothpaste: No Fluoride Necessary
February 29th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Easy ways to make your own fluoride-free toothpaste
10 Green Valentine’s Day Crafts
February 6th, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
Sweet Valentine's Day crafts to show everyone how much love you have!
The DIY Craze
January 23rd, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, [&hellip
Forget the Resolutions, Make a Green Manifesto!
January 2nd, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
But today, in GLI's first post for the 2012, I would like to inspire you for something greater, bigger and more impressive than the usual list of resolutions. Make a manifesto! Get creative and after soberly revising your resolutions, start the new year with the most relevant ones written by hand or printed out on a sheet of paper (preferably the back side of an already used one). You can let your imagination roam freely here - use color pencils, water colors, paper cuts, anything that will look good on your wall, because that is the place of a manifesto, right
Easy Ways to Green Your New Year’s Eve
December 26th, 2011 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
There are just 5 days to New Year’s Eve and although you are still enjoying your Christmas presents this is [&hellip
30 Cyber Monday Craft Ideas: Don’t Shop, CRAFT!
November 28th, 2011 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
On Cyber Monday I will not present you with a list of great deals and online places to spend your hard-earned cash. Instead, I will give you a list of my favorite green DIYs to make with your family for your family. Let's call it Buy Nothing Cyber Day, shall we? Turn to your loved ones, spend time with them and show them love. Material well-being is great but it cannot buy affection
How to Wear Green Clothes
November 14th, 2011 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
Instead of following main-stream modern yuppie advice I would suggest that you turn to your inner self and to your roots. Think what your grandma used to do. Of course in a fast-paced life you cannot weave your fabrics but there are many more little steps you could take to make sure your body, your wallet and your earth feel well
Eek-O-Friendly Halloween Ideas
October 21st, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Green your Halloween this year by trying some of these DIY upcycled decor ideas, composting your pumpkin, and making some deliciously vegan spooky Halloween treats
Fun Eco-Friendly Apps for Green Living
October 18th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Living an eco-conscious life can be difficult, luckily smart phones are turning the tide with apps that do much of the [&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