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 "Zero Waste" Tag
What is Waste?
May 30th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
We throw the term around enough – waste. We waste time, waste space, waste money. But the kind of waste [&hellip
With caps or without? Clean them or not? Recycling 101 questions answered
May 22nd, 2019 | by Scott Cooney
We’ve all been there. Standing at your recycle bin and thinking, “Should I take the cap off this bottle or [&hellip
DIY Reusable Produce Bags From Old T-Shirts
May 14th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Zero-waste living is finally catching on, and not a moment too soon! If you’ve ever tried zero-waste grocery shopping, you [&hellip
What Happens When We Recycle? (And Why Recycling is Changing)
April 23rd, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
Recycling has been on the forefront of the green movement since the 1970s. It makes individuals and businesses alike feel [&hellip
Zero Waste Living – 6 Ways to Quit Single Use Plastic in Your Grocery Shopping Routine
April 16th, 2019 | by Sarah Dephillips
We all know that plastic waste is becoming an acute problem on land and in our oceans. While many people [&hellip
Cleaning Out the Cosmetics Closet, Sustainably
July 30th, 2018 | by TerraCycle
It’s easy to start cleaning out the cosmetics closet by tossing empties and throwing out expired cosmetics. But in a world awash with plastic pollution, taking small extra steps to divert these items from landfills and towards something more useful is something beautiful you can easily do for the world
Is it Possible to Go Vegan and Be Waste-Free?
June 29th, 2018 | by Sponsored Content
Is it possible to be a waste-free vegan? Definitely! Learn tips for reducing food and plastic waste while maintaining a diet that's aligned with your ethics.
Trash-Free Living with Lauren Singer
August 25th, 2016 | by Danielle Garland
You can take sustainable living to the next level by working towards totally trash-free living. I attended a talk at the Wanderlust Festival in Squaw Valley last month with trash-free advocate Lauren Singer, the valiant pioneer of zero-waste living and loved hearing her story.
10 Date Ideas for Spring that are Kind to the Planet
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Here are 10 date ideas spring, sure to lower your impact while still turning up the heat
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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