With caps or without? Clean them or not? Recycling 101 questions answered
May 22nd, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
We’ve all been there. Standing at your recycle bin and thinking, “Should I take the cap off this bottle or [&hellip
Browsing the "plastic" Tag
What Happens When We Recycle? (And Why Recycling is Changing)
April 23rd, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Recycling has been on the forefront of the green movement since the 1970s. It makes individuals and businesses alike feel [&hellip
There’s an Ocean of Opportunity to Protect our Oceans and Shorelines
July 2nd, 2018 | by TerraCycle
To educate, engage and change behavior to make all world citizens caretakers of our oceans, “Ending plastic pollution” was the theme this World Oceans Day, as it was this year’s World Environment Day and Earth Day (and Earth Month), encouraging worldwide awareness and action.
How to Live Greener Every Single Day
October 28th, 2017 | by Sponsored Content
It can be a simple decision, to live greener but it’s not always so simple to do. At least not [&hellip
Should We Really Recycle Plastic into Clothing?
March 17th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Seems like a good idea to recycle our plastic into clothing, but these yoga pants and fleece jackets have a dirty secret. Learn more and take action with The Story of Stuff Project.
5 “Lightweighted” Items that Make a Heavy Environmental Impact
March 10th, 2017 | by TerraCycle
Making a package "Lightweighted” is the practice of cutting down the amount of packaging material used to make it, or replacing it with a lighter weight alternative entirely. Learn five main types of packages being lightweighted
Soma Water Carafe – A Great Gift This Holiday Season
December 12th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
There are many options for holiday shopping, but I want to tell you about the gift I want to give [&hellip
Eco-friendly shades: Zeal Optics plant-based sunglass review
July 22nd, 2013 | by Scott Cooney
Here at the Important Media network, we get pitched a lot. People ask us to promote all sorts of products, [&hellip
Tips for Reducing our Reliance on Plastic
June 10th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
The show was all about plastic — the good, the bad, the ugly, and what you can do to upgrade your own plastic habits
Aspects of Green Living in Everyday Life
April 9th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Behaving in a sustainable manner doesn’t necessarily mean making extreme sacrifices and having to pay huge amounts of money for [&hellip
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— How to Use a Light Meter to Set Appropriate Light Levels
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— 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
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— Refrigerator and freezer Temperatures: Find the ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
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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
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— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
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— 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
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— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
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— Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
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— 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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