Tag: conserving energy

Repair or replace your broken appliance?
We all love our time saving appliances. But when something breaks we’re faced with a dilemma: repair or replace? Well, that depends on the actual appliance.

Taking a stand on standby power
Phantom loads may be adding to your electricity bill without you even being aware of them. It's time to take action against standby power.

Faronics asks Vancouver: “How green is I.T.?”
Faronics is kicking off The Green Living Show in Vancouver by asking attendees to consider the negative effects that computer energy waste has on the environment, and their wallet. It's also showcasing its powerful software, Power Save.

Can portable space heaters be green?
Space heaters are handy for heating up single rooms while you turn your furnace down. But will their energy consumption leave you cold? Green Living's Mark Mallett delves into the problem.

Greening the Internet
The Internet keeps us connected, helps us share information and reduces travel time. But it also has a big carbon footprint. It is estimated that globally it takes about 868 billion kWh of electricity per year to power.

10 LUSH tips for a green bathroom
Mark Constantine, founder of LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, gives his top ten tips on how you can have a more eco-friendly bathroom.

Energy trends in 2008
Creating and consuming energy is going to be a hot topic in 2008 as the public starts looking for renewable power sources for homes and cars. Here are some exciting energy trends to keep an eye on.

New Year resolutions to green your home
Have you been meaning to go green but couldn’t find the time? Start off 2008 by following these easy suggestions that don’t require any major renovations but can help reduce your carbon footprint.

15 Grinch tips for the holiday season
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, Americans throw away a million extra tons of garbage each week. So why not make this holiday season an eco-friendly one?

8 Energy saving renovations for your home
Save money, energy and the environment with tips from CMHC, Canada’s national housing agency.