Bidet Seats: More Efficient Than Toilet Paper
Bidets are those devices that spray water (and sometimes air) on your posterior. They are more hygienic than toilet paper, and save you money in the long run. In Japan, ...
The Best Shower Filters
I just replaced my shower filters, so I thought I’d update my best shower filter review from earlier this year. Each update to the review generates a lot of useful ...
Architecture, Baths, Hot Tubs & Spas, Hot Water Systems, Renewable Power
The Most Efficient Public Swimming Pool In The U.S.
A community swimming pool called the Richmond Plunge has just opened in Richmond, California, and it may be the most efficient swimming pool in the country. The Richmond Plunge has ...
Gardening, Household & Building, Outdoors
Chlorine Alternatives For Efficient Swimming Pools
Cannonball! Jumping into a swimming pool is a classic way to beat the heat on a hot summer day. But clean pool water requires a combination of filtration, circulation, and ...
Architecture, Gardening, Household & Building, Rain Water Harvesting
Green Roofs – Efficient Design Starts At The Top
Green roofs have seen a surge in popularity recently as sustainable building designs become more mainstream. Soil and plantings on a building’s rooftop can help manage water runoff, improve air ...
Gardening, Outdoors, Rain Water Harvesting
The Rainwater Pillow – Rain Barrel Meets Cistern
Utilizing rainwater runoff is a double bonus for homeowners, both in environmental and financial terms. It reduces the amount of water consumed from the municipal system, and it lessens the ...
Food and Drink, Gardening, Kitchen Products, News, Water Filters
Updates From The MetaEfficient Kitchen Labs
This summer I’ve been working on food-related optimization projects, here are some updates: I now have subscriptions with two local farmers (through a CSA or Community Support Agriculture). One farmer ...
Bathroom Products, Headphones, Personal Care Products
Three Of The Most Efficient Things I’ve Tested
I’ve tested many products over the past year. Here are three that have particularly impressed me with their efficiency:
Food and Drink, Hydroponics, Indoor Plants
AeroGarden: Easy, Efficient Indoor Gardening
In 2004, MetaEfficient.com pre-reviewed the AeroGrow aeroponics growing system. That was before the system was released. A couple of years ago, you couldn’t cut on your TV without seeing an ...
The Best Shower Filter
Note: Please stop read this article, and read our updated shower filter article instead I wanted to post an update on my quest for the best shower filter. I received ...
Irish Firm Claims World’s Most Efficient Solar Heater
An Irish company, Surface Power, has launched what could be the most efficient solar hot water panel ever produced. The company says it plans to distribute its product internationally. The ...
Review Of Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless water heaters have been used in Europe and Asia for 50 years, and they are gaining popularity in the US. Right now they represent about 8% of new sales ...
Visit To An Efficient Winebar
I don’t think I would have ever discovered this winebar, had I not been led to it, through the labyrinthine streets of Arlington, by Chantrea, who is the originator of ...
Dockside Green Awarded World’s Highest LEED Score
We featured the innovative Dockside Green community previously on MetaEfficient. Recently, the entire community was certified to be built to Platinum LEED (leadership in energy and environmental design) standards. It ...
90% Of Israeli Homes Have Solar Water Heaters
I recently noted that Hawaii has enacted a law that requires all new homes to install solar water heaters. Eventually, Hawaii may have as many water heaters as Israel, where ...
SolarDucts: Heating Air and Generating Power
Solar energy is often used to heat water or generate electricity, but it can also be used to heat air. The SolarDuct is a new device that uses sunlight to ...
Architecture, Hot Water Systems
Proximity: A Very Green Hotel In North Carolina
The Proximity Hotel is proof that a hotel can be very green without sacrificing the comfort of its guests. The hotel is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it achieved ...
Bathroom Products, Faucets, Kitchen Products
Efficient: Foot Pedal Faucet Controllers
Foot pedal faucet controllers allow you to control a faucet hands-free. These devices are efficient and hygienic — they are commonly found in commercial kitchens and hospitals. I’m not sure ...
Costa Rica Is 99% Powered By Renewable Energy
Costa Rica is a country rich with renewable energy. In fact, it gets about 99% of all its electrical energy from clean sources, and it’s aiming to be the first ...
Bathroom Products, Kitchen Products
The Best Kitchen Faucet Aerators
One of the least expensive ways to increase the efficiency of your home is to install low-flow aerators on your faucets. These devices save water, and lower utility bills as ...
