Teach your children to save energy
December 20th, 2019 | by Guest Contributor
Kids will not understand the way energy works. They will likely not comprehend climate change until they are older. While [&hellip
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4 Simple Ways To Go Green For Back To School
July 21st, 2017 | by TerraCycle
Students, parents of students, and anyone who was ever either or both of these can relate: Back-to-school season is a time for new beginnings, and this too often means new "stuff." Now is a prime time to reevaluate your habits, schedule, and routine as they relate to your mission to live your best life with minimal impact on the environment
Teach Kids Sustainable Behaviors and their Parents will Follow
July 14th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
What are the barriers to adoption of sustainable behaviors, and how can we encourage people to reduce their energy consumption [&hellip
How to Create a School Garden
December 3rd, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
An epiphany dawns, warming you to your fingertips while a smile plays at the corner of your lips. Your face [&hellip
How to Make Natural Playdough
March 28th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Remember playing with that nasty smelling stuff – Play-Doh – as a kid? It was fun and colorful, but it [&hellip
Have Yourself a Green Halloween
October 14th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Although most people associate Halloween with ghouls and goblins, did you know that the holiday is actually rooted in a [&hellip
Ecobuddies – A new Virtual World for Kids
July 30th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
The success of Club Penguin has spurred a series of new virtual world ideas for children, many of them thankfully [&hellip
GTR Green Blogger Series: Jill Fehrenbacher of Inhabitat and Inhabitots
October 21st, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks with green blogger, publisher, and supermom Jill Fehrenbacher, founder of green design blog Inhabitat.com [&hellip
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Lighting
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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
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— 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
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— 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
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— 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
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