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.
Join a Community Supported Agriculture Operation
A community supported agriculture operation is a local farm funded by community members. In return for their patronage members receive a share of the farm's harvest - typically in the form of a weekly produce box. CSAs offer a convenient way to e ...
Make Your Own Birdfeeder
Why Construct Your Own Birdfeeder? Having a birdfeeder will allow you to observe many different kinds of birds in close proximity. You'll be able to recognize certain species in no time, and bird watching is a relaxingly fun activity! In times of ...
Make Your Own Compost
All organic matter will naturally decompose in the presence of plants and its nutrients will be returned to the earth. Composting accelerates the speed at which decomposition occurs. It is the environmentally preferred alternative to landfilling or ...
Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Household Cleaners
Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Household Cleaners Chemically infused cleaning products have an undeserved reputation of immaculate cleanliness. The truth is these products that are intended to rid our homes of germs, may be perpetuating the very ...
Make your Own iPod Case
Why Make a Cover for Your MP3 Player? Reusing old clothing fabric to make a cover for your mp3 player may seem more like an arts and crafts project than an environmentally friendly action, but it can be quite helpful for the planet. Making your ...
Make Your Own Rugs
Why make rugs when you can buy them? Because it's easy and fun! Making "Rag Rugs" became particularly popular from 1890 to 1910 especially among women in the country or frontier. Instructions are often passed orally through family generations. ...
Power Your Home with Solar Panels!
Power Your Home with Solar Panels! Benefits of solar panels for your home: What's the big deal about solar? ● Good for the environment: The majority of the electricity generated in the United States comes from the comb ...
Replace Your Heating Filter
Why Take Time for Heating Filter Maintenance? Heating filters function to keep both the air emitted and your heater's components clean. If the filter is dirty, the effectiveness of your heater can be significantly reduced. Doing just a little ma ...
Reuse Your Grey Water
Grey water includes water used from bathroom sinks, showers, tubs, and washing machines. Some areas allow water from kitchen sinks and dishwater in this classification. Grey water can be reused to water gardens, flush toilets, and wash clothes. ...
Set Up a Home Recycling Station
What is a Home Recycling Station? A home recycling station is a sorting system for recyclables. Even though recycling is one of the easiest things to do, at times we neglect to do it simply out of sheer laziness. When it's convenient we have lit ...
