Green Wedding Venues
March 3rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
When planning any wedding, the choice of place is key. Location is especially important for planet-friendly, vow-exchanging venues, which represent [&hellip
Browsing the "United States" Tag
Cohousing Cultivates Low-Impact Communities
February 26th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Imagine coming home from work in your carpool Friday night to your small community. Although it is dusk, your children [&hellip
Wedding Favors Go Green
February 6th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
It’s common practice to offer wedding guests a small favor as a thank you or token of remembrance. Why not [&hellip
Sustainable Restaurants Offer Healthy Eating Options
January 25th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Luckily, the days of dreary “health-food” dining with its meager offerings of bland tofu and alfalfa sprouts are long past. [&hellip
Green Banking Lends Humanity a Sustainable Hand
January 18th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Some people do their banking online and some buy checks made from recycled paper. For most of us, the idea [&hellip
Green Fashion from Hemp Products
January 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
If you think of rough, bristly rugs that feel like your Uncle Sam’s chin when someone mentions hemp, you probably [&hellip
How to Shrink Your CO2 Footprint with Carbon Credits
January 11th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
The purchase of carbon credits is quickly becoming a popular way for corporations to offset their contribution to the level [&hellip
Carbon Credits in the Fight Against Climate Change
January 9th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Many of us are concerned about global warming. We’ve done our homework and it reveals carbon dioxide as a main [&hellip
Ecotravel and Green Vacations
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Vacations consist of more than congested jet airliners and smog-filled cities. While tourism is often pointed to as a big [&hellip
Water Conservation 101
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
What comes to mind when you visualize the word water? Do you think of clean, pure, refreshing and . . [&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