The Positive Benefits of Fair Trade
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Fair trade practices are designed not just to promote profit, but also to encourage better standards for an improved quality of [&hellip
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What is Organic Produce?
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 was finally finished in October 2002. The act set a national standard for [&hellip
Green Living Ideas and Charleston Gas Light Announce Lighting Category Launch
September 13th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Green Living Ideas and Charleston Gas Light announce a new website designed to educate eco-conscious homeowners and green builders about [&hellip
Alternative and Renewable Energies
July 6th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The average American household produces twice the greenhouse gas emissions of the average car, and half of its energy costs [&hellip
GTR: Hastings, Nebraska Wins Yahoo! Greenest City in America with Mayor Matt Rossen
July 1st, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses Yahoo!’s Greenest City in America Contest with Matt Rossen, Mayor of Hastings, Nebraska, [&hellip
The 5 Myths of Solar Energy
June 26th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
When you’ve been in the solar energy industry as long as I have, you often end up with a sense of déjà [&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:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems