Dubbed the "world's most intelligent shower," the EcoVéa is an innovative shower system that recycles and filters your used shower water, so you can still enjoy long showers while reducing your water and energy usage at the same time. More

No matter where you live, capturing rain to water landscaping or wash cars is a good way to use less potable water. However, depending on where you live, your rain water catchment system should be sized accordingly. Here are five questions to help you decide how big your rain barrel should be. More

Ahh, doing laundry. The never-ending chore. Like some Sisyphean torture! And there is nothing worse than a housekeeping task that doesn't yield satisfying results. So now we are turning to you to ask, "What's the best washing machine?" Be sure to share your experiences in the comments below.
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We are always on the lookout for new ways to help streamline eco-friendly living, and this year we featured an abundance of great ideas that are easy to incorporate into daily routines and flexible enough to customize. Check out some of our favorite easy tips for sustainable living.

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•1 25 Green Cleaning Recipes For the Whole House
•2 How To Clean Burnt Pans with Vinegar and Baking Soda
•3 Hot Tip: Entertain with Style. No More Disposable Cups!
•4 A Guide To Encouraging Recycling At Your Party
•5 Throwing A Garden Party: Best Eco-Friendly Tips and Tricks More

Most of us who rent can only daydream about bathroom renovations like installing low-flow toilets and bamboo flooring, or swapping out our 80's-style chipped ceramic sink for one that looks like it was plucked from a Zen garden. However, there are lots of ways to make a rental bathroom brighter, greener, and more modern. Here are 10 tips to help move your rental bathroom out of The Flinstones and into The Jetsons. More

It's been very well documented that visual feedback is enough to help consumers decrease their energy use by as much as 15%. By understanding their own energy use, people can make better decisions regarding consumption, saving money and reducing demands on the energy grid during peak periods. So wouldn't it be great if we could control and view our resource consumption, anywhere at anytime, even with our smart phones? More

I just spent the last ten days in El Salvador, Central America where it has been raining almost non stop since Monday, October 10th. The region is experiencing a state of emergency that rainwater catchment could not have prevented, but it could have helped reduce the severity of flooding. Capturing rainwater in your home reduces the quantity of water that hits the storm sewers in your city. Here are ten posts to help you get started. More

Collecting rainwater in large cisterns is one way to conserve precious resources but let's face it, not everyone has the space or funds for such a project. That's why I love these horizontal bladder systems that can go in underutilized areas like crawl spaces and below decks and porches. More

Q: I've recently had some construction work done in my rental apartment and the workers have really damaged the hardwood floors! The flooring is already very old (it's a pre-war building in downtown Manhattan) and it had a lot of existing scratches, gouges, and general wear. Now the wear and tear has drained the flooring of its color and looks perpetually dirty. Can you recommend a product or process for bringing the wood back to life?

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Using water wisely is one of the most sustainable choices you can make. A trend in landscaping is xeriscaping your yard with plants that need very little water to conserve resources and create beautiful look. This cottage was transformed with a new landscape. Check it out after the jump. More