Preventing Urban Sprawl with Parks
June 8th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
I love this idea. Sort of obvious once you think about it, but hardly considered or discussed when talking about [&hellip
Browsing the "obesity" Tag
New $2 Billion Bicycling & Walking Legislation
March 12th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
We know by now that bicycling and walking for transportation purposes are great ways to reduce climate change pollution, address [&hellip
Proposed Soda Tax to Fund Obama Health Care Reform
June 5th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Sumptuary or sin taxes are common on alcohol and cigarettes, but do sugary sodas fall into this same category? The [&hellip
Fight Your “Fat Gene”
May 9th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Some of us are born with a propensity to hold more weight than others. There is a wide spectrum of [&hellip
Tips for Packing a Nutritious, Waste-Free Lunch
January 22nd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Have you ever dropped into the school lunchroom to see what “lunch” means at your child’s school? If he or [&hellip
Naturopathy, Natural Medicine for Holistic Healing
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The unsolved problems of modern medicine—particularly those of chronic degenerative disease and rising healthcare costs—call for a return to natural, [&hellip
Organic Milk, Freshness Guaranteed
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Throughout the world, what enjoys a pure and wholesome image as the basic, life-sustaining nourishment needed from the time of [&hellip
What Is An Organic Raw Food Diet?
November 14th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
People who follow organic raw food diets believe firmly in the benefits of consuming only organic foods. Those who follow organic [&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