September 29, 2009
My electric bill is slightly lower per square foot with central air than it was when I lived in an apartment with a window unit (which, I have to add, was a new Energy Star appliance).
September 22, 2009
You can save far more energy and money by switching to a newer fridge, but what do you do with an old one that works just fine?
September 21, 2009
I’m not about to go and buy up the latest and most energy-efficient electronics when the products I currently own serve me just fine.
September 21, 2009
My TV is great for watching movies and high-definition TV shows, but how much electricity is it taking just to run the thing? The answer is, probably a lot — but not as much as some TVs.
September 21, 2009
So, you go to shop for new gadgets, devices and appliances and you see Energy Star labels everywhere, but you don’t know what they mean. You may know you’re making a good choice for the environment and for your electric bill, but what’s the big deal?
September 15, 2009
Bamboo is the current darling of sustainable materials and people are interested in buying bamboo products and clothes. But, is bamboo clothing that’s being marketed as eco-conscious to shoppers truly green?
September 15, 2009
There is one additional step we can take with our coffee and tea, and that’s composting the leftovers.
September 10, 2009
For anyone looking to green his or her home in a serious way, installing a solar water heater may be a good first step.
September 10, 2009
Solar water heaters offer tons of incentive to purchase. The prospect of paying essentially nothing to heat the water in my home is pretty thrilling, even if we weren’t in a recession.
September 9, 2009
When the itch for shopping strikes, try buying new-to-you products made from recycled materials.