National Day of Unplugging: Reboot and Detox For a Healthier Mind
February 27th, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
After starting 2012 with some amazing simple living and de-cluttering challenges we are ready to greet March in the same [&hellip
Browsing the "Simple Living" Tag
Practicing Mindfulness
February 3rd, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
How can you be more conscious of your actions and take care of your happiness at the same time
Forget the Resolutions, Make a Green Manifesto!
January 2nd, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
But today, in GLI's first post for the 2012, I would like to inspire you for something greater, bigger and more impressive than the usual list of resolutions. Make a manifesto! Get creative and after soberly revising your resolutions, start the new year with the most relevant ones written by hand or printed out on a sheet of paper (preferably the back side of an already used one). You can let your imagination roam freely here - use color pencils, water colors, paper cuts, anything that will look good on your wall, because that is the place of a manifesto, right
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
5 Ways to Simplify Your Virtual Life
August 15th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
More and more people are consciously turning to simple living as a reaction against materialism and mass consumption. We try [&hellip
3 Tips for More Sustainable Living
February 8th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
There are a million different ways to live sustainably and if you think about them all, they can make your head spin. I'm the epitome of 'Give me the Cliffnotes version!" type of a person. So let's see how we can simplify ways to live sustainably.
The Story of Stuff with Author Annie Leonard
March 19th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks with author Annie Leonard about her book, “The Story of Stuff.” iPods, DVD players, [&hellip
GTR: The Zen of Living Less to Have More with Leo Babauta of ZenHabits
January 9th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks about achieving personal productivity and a simpler and happier life with Leo Babauta, founder [&hellip
GTR: The Merits of Using Less Stuff with Bob Lilienfeld
August 11th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the impact of mass-consumption and the merits of using less stuff with Bob [&hellip
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Lighting
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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
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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
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— Changing The Sink Aerator
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— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
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— Efficient furnace filters
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— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
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— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
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