Cascadian Farm goes Greener!
September 11th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Good news from Cascadian Farm! One of our favorite organic companies has gone even greener with the introduction of the [&hellip
Browsing the "recycle" Tag
Simple Ways to Improve your Health Today!
August 21st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
I love to encourage people to green their lifestyle, and as a chef and educator I also enjoy helping people [&hellip
Cell phone Recycling: The Hows and Whys
August 12th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
In today’s generation, new electronics and smart phones are coming out on the market everyday. And with the large demand [&hellip
Eleven Ways to Reduce Paper Waste
August 12th, 2013 | by Ruksana Hussain
Sure, you have read all about paper conservation… but how many pointers have you adopted in your home or office? [&hellip
Companies we love: The Base Project (and a Giveaway!)
March 18th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Namibia is home to an expansive landscape, fantastical wildlife and thriving tribal cultures. Yet the nation is also plagued with [&hellip
Tips For a Green Thanksgiving
November 21st, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
The holidays are quickly approaching, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the holiday season is a time of year which sees a huge increase is global waste
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
Sheet Mulching: An Easy Way to Enrich Your Lawn or Garden
November 9th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Sheet mulching is an easy way to prevent weeds from growing and enriches your soil at the same time
Package-Free Groceries?
July 20th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
Does package-free grocery shopping sound like green heaven? It may soon be possible for those living in Austin, Texas
3 More Tips for Sustainable Living
February 15th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
This week's tips for greener life and more sustainable living involve our purchasing power. What we buy and what we use have an enormous impact on the environment.
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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