NEVs on the Urban Street Scene
April 30th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Neighborhood electric vehicles—more commonly called NEVs and sometimes referred to as Low-Speed Vehicles (or LSVs)—are an economical and environmentally responsible [&hellip
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Eco-friendly Tax Preparation
April 9th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Anyone who receives mail knows what it’s like to have stacks of paper sitting on the kitchen table awaiting a [&hellip
Taking Steps Towards Greener Fitness
March 14th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
If we’re going to heal the planet, we have to start changing the way we live every aspect of our [&hellip
Tips for Packing a Nutritious, Waste-Free Lunch
January 22nd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Have you ever dropped into the school lunchroom to see what “lunch” means at your child’s school? If he or [&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
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
5 Simple Ways to Stop Junk Mail
January 3rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Interested in reducing the influx of junk mail you receive every day? Start off a fresh New Year by reducing [&hellip
Kitchen Appliances and Home Energy Conservation
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Choosing green appliances for your kitchen conserves valuable natural resources and saves you money in the process. When it comes [&hellip
Ecotourism and Adventure Travel
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Are you an avid adventure-seeker with an international travel bug? Maybe you’d love to fly to foreign, exotic places or [&hellip
Green Laptops for Eco Friendly Computing
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
What will "green" notebooks of the future look like? Although we cannot claim to be holding a technology crystal ball, [&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