17 Pacific Northwest Cities Feature Pesticide-Free Parks and Playgrounds
March 31st, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
From electric car charging stations to solar highways, the Pacific Northwest is a model region for living green. The use [&hellip
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Rare Tree Cut Down by Christmas Thief at WA Arboretum
December 19th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Bah Humbug! A thief has cut down a rare conifer from the Washington Park Arboretum for a Christmas tree. A [&hellip
Eco-friendly Workout Wear
January 11th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Eco-friendly ideals perfectly complement a healthy lifestyle. Living in a manner that is mindful of consequences and long-term effects supports [&hellip
Telecommuters: 10 Ways to Banish the Isolation Blues
November 2nd, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
With the rise of gas prices, many workers would like to turn their current jobs into a telecommuting position or [&hellip
The Great Sulfite Debate
March 30th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Wine is perhaps the only product for which the “made with organic ingredients” label is preferable to the “organic” label. [&hellip
Green Gyms
March 14th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
If gardening as a form of physical activity appeals to you or if you’re just looking for a way to [&hellip
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
What Everybody Ought to Know About Greenwashing
February 8th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Green is the new “hot” word, both in advertising and in the annual reports of many of the companies who [&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
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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