How Long Does it Take a Golf Ball to Decompose?
June 4th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
There’s no denying that golf is a popular leisure sport in the United States and Europe. Golf courses are often [&hellip
Browsing the "Trash" Tag
5 Simple Questions You Need To Ask Of All Your Trash
September 25th, 2017 | by TerraCycle
Before simply tossing your trash, TerraCycle asks you to think about these 5 questions to find an alternative to the landfill.
Different Ways of Waste Disposal
July 3rd, 2017 | by Sponsored Content
What are the various ways we can handle with our increasingly huge rubbish situation?
TerraCycle’s 3 Ways to Celebrate World Oceans Day
May 29th, 2017 | by TerraCycle
World Oceans Day is June 8, an important time for environmental action, observation, and celebration. Coinciding with this year’s UN Ocean Conference, World Oceans Day is day for policymakers, activists and conscious consumers to take part in actions and discussions that can carry us forward
Celebrate America Recycles Day, November 15
November 14th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
This America Recycles Day, learn more stats and why recycling is still important from the team at the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation (NEEF)
5 Last Minute Upcycled Halloween Projects
October 27th, 2016 | by TerraCycle
Make the most of Halloween with this fun upcycled Halloween projects from TerraCycle!
How to Reduce Thanksgiving Food Waste
November 17th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
In a time of abundance, we need to be extra cautious of our Thanksgiving food waste for the impact on our budget, our landfills and our climate.
How our Trash Affects the Whole Planet
April 24th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Do you know how our trash affects the whole planet? In this in-depth article, we look at the ways that plastics & chemicals pollute our most sensitive environments, including our oceans, our animals and our own bodies
Litterati and the Pursuit of Trash– Document the Litter Around You
November 18th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
My trash awareness came to me a few years ago. I noticed that I was buying too many disposable items [&hellip
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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:
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— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems