Zero Waste Kitchen: 6 Single Use Items to Replace
August 22nd, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
In our zero waste series, we’ve been digging a little more into those famous “3 Rs” – or at least [&hellip
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Sharing is Caring: How the Sharing Economy is Reducing Waste
July 15th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
We’ve all heard it, and many of us have said it – sharing is caring! It’s usually a reminder we [&hellip
Reduce Waste by Practicing Mindfulness
July 1st, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
In the last article of our zero waste series, we talked about how to reduce waste in categories we don’t [&hellip
3 Categories of Stuff You Don’t Even Want (Let Alone Need) in Your Zero Waste Lifestyle
June 25th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Here at Green Living Ideas we’ve been doing a series on zero waste living. The upcoming segment of our series [&hellip
Zero Waste Living – 6 Ways to Quit Single Use Plastic in Your Grocery Shopping Routine
April 16th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
We all know that plastic waste is becoming an acute problem on land and in our oceans. While many people [&hellip
How To Test The Flow Rate Of Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Faucets
November 25th, 2014 | by Peter Young
One of the best ways to make sure that your home is using water efficiently is to install high efficiency [&hellip
How To Use Timers In Your Home For Maximum Energy Efficiency
November 24th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Looking for an elegant and simple way to save money and make your home more energy efficient? Installing a timer [&hellip
3 Easy Ways To Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
October 14th, 2014 | by Peter Young
We live in the information age, where it seems that almost anything can be found by simply typing a few [&hellip
The Basics Of HVAC
September 26th, 2014 | by Peter Young
When it comes to keeping your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter, heating, ventilation and air [&hellip
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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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