How to Plan for Innovative City Parks
July 29th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
I’ve written about parks on Green Living Ideas before, since parks are a key feature of the city that help [&hellip
Browsing the "New York" Tag
Gardening on School Roofs
June 3rd, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
You’ve probably heard of green roofs before. And if you have, you’ve probably even thought of the possibility of gardening [&hellip
New Yorkers Save $19 Billion a Year Using Sustainable Transportation
May 3rd, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
$19 billion each year is no small change, not even for New York City. Residents of the Big Apple save [&hellip
“Tour des Trees,” America’s Major Fundraising Event for Trees
August 19th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Most people believe that competitive summer sporting events begin with Wimbledon and end with the Tour de France. Not so [&hellip
The Hidden Risks of Aquatic Exercise
March 14th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
What could be more attractive to an aspirer of green living than a form of exercise that appears to leave [&hellip
Eco-Chic Fashion and Organic Clothing
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Organic cotton, hemp, recycled fibers, sustainable style—all buzz words fast becoming hip lingo around fashion design studios. While the environmentally [&hellip
A Composting Feast for Your Organic Garden
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The average American household produces more than 200 pounds of kitchen waste every year—why throw it into our overflowing landfills [&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
The 5 Myths of Solar Energy
June 26th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
When you’ve been in the solar energy industry as long as I have, you often end up with a sense of déjà [&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:
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— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems