August 29th, 2011 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
Apart from the devastating role globalization has in diminishing our seeds, the world's agricultural diversity is at risk every time a disaster strikes, and with a continuous loss of seed varieties we get more and more vulnerable. The idea behind The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is to offer backup storage for the world's crop diversity
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.
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
April 7th, 2010 | by Derek Markham
“As the Chinese proverb says “If we don’t change our direction, we are likely to end up where we are [&hellip
February 24th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
Going green has evolved from a movement of the crunchy counterculture to a mainstream obsession. Large corporations know there is [&hellip
September 10th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
More than 80% of families in Central America cook their meals over open wood fires because they don’t have access [&hellip
June 23rd, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
The Virtual Energy Forum, the world’s largest online conference dedicated to renewable energy, sustainability and energy-efficient practices in business, will [&hellip
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Consider for a moment that humans are the only species on our planet that generate waste. That’s not exactly a [&hellip
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If you are shopping for eco clothing for the first time, you may be picturing frumpy sack dresses. If so, you’re in [&hellip
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 Recipes
Bathroom 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 Conservation
HVAC 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 LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems
