GreeniacsGuides
GreeniacsGuides
GreeniacsGuides serve as easy reference pages on how to "go green"!
We’ve provided you with concise, practical “how-to” essays that explain about the cost, time investment, and environmental benefit of each action so you can choose which ones are most appropriate for your lifestyle. We've done the research to save you time!
You will also find in these pages step-by-step instructions for you to put your current favorite environmental changes into practice.
Use these guides if you’re ready to learn about some changes that anyone can make to improve the environment.
A Smart Guide to Plastics
A Smart Guide to Plastics Written by Lindsay Crowder Plastic is everywhere. It is widely used to store our everyday use of foods and beverages. As we may have become accustomed to the convenience, durability, and accessibility of plastic, it ...
Bring Your Own Shopping Bag
Paper or Plastic? In the choice between paper and plastic, there is no right answer. Most people think paper is the no-brainer answer. Implementing a ban on the malevolent plastic totes, the city of San Francisco seems to agree with the choice. ...
Buy a Reusable Water Bottle Featured
Why Bottle Your Own Water? People often cite convenience, health concerns, and safety as reasons to drink bottled water. However, recent studies suggest that bottled water is no safer or healthier than tap water. With a reusable water bottle yo ...
Clean or Replace Your Air Conditioner Filter Featured
What is the Function of an Air Conditioning Filter? Air conditioning filters have a dual-purpose. They keep both the air and the unit's component parts clean. If the filter is not cleaned or replaced regularly, the effectiveness of your air condi ...
Drink Organic Wine and Beer Featured
Why Sip Organic Wine? While we all enjoy our nightly glass of wine, the cultivation of the fruits of our leisure can be quite harmful to the planet. Grapes are one of the most heavily sprayed crops in the US. The heavy use of pesticides leads to ...
Dry Your Clothes on a Clothesline Featured
Why Hang Dry? Living in the age of iPods, hybrid vehicles, and high-speed wireless internet, many people find the idea of hang-drying clothes ludicrous. With all the technology available, including high efficiency dryers, why would one even fanc ...
Get a Home Energy Audit
A home energy audit is an evaluation performed on homes to determine areas where energy can be used more efficiently. You can solicit the services of a professional to conduct the audit or you can do it yourself. Professionals are equipped with spec ...
Grow Your Own Vegetables
If you have the time and patience, you can grow your favorite vegetables right in your backyard! Growing your vegetables outside in your garden utilizes the natural outdoor resources: sun, air, and soil. Vegetables aren't much harder to grow than ot ...
Install a Motion-Sensing Light
What is a Motion-Sensing Light? A motion-sensing light is one that is activated by a motion sensor rather than by a conventional light switch. A motion-sensor can either replace conventional light switches or be placed onto an existing lighting f ...
Join a Carpool
With gas prices constantly on the rise, carpooling is a great way to mitigate the costs. Find people in your area who have a commute similar to yours and start reaping the benefits! Carpooling enables you to save money, reduce CO2 emissions, and d ...
