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The Freecycle Network - Got a couch you don't need any more? Need an end-table, a planter, or a bicycle wheel? Check out The Freecycle Network (http://www.freecycle.org). It is a non-profit inspired ...
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With school starting again, there are a lot of items to shop for. Shop to be Green makes caring for the environment easy and fun! You and your home can be stylish and environmental friendly by going t...
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Store leftovers in glass refrigerator dishes instead of plastic containers, plastic bags, or aluminum foil. www.pyrexlove.com and www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=143702 have good selections.
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When shopping for Back-To-School clothes, consider these 3 Earth Friendly fabrics: Organic cotton: First, a word about traditional cotton. Cotton is the second most pesticide-laden crop in the world....
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Reuse your old electronics by selling them on Craigslist or on eBay. Another option is recycling Resources for Recycling Electronics. Keep warranties and instructions with electronics. Slip paperwo...
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Replace a regular incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL). CFLs use 60% less energy than a regular bulb and CFL’s last 10 times as long as regular bulbs. This simple switch...
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Foam packaging (typically known by the name brand Styrofoam), derived from petroleum based plastic, does not biodegrade or decintegrade and can remain in landfills for centuries. Styrofoam can be re...
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Microwaves and crock pots are more energy efficient than conventional ovens. They use two-thirds less energy than your stove. Also, they do not add any heat in the house on those hot summer days!
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Shop end-of-season/clearance racks. Take advantage of discounted end-of-season bargains. For example, inexpensive summer shirts can be paired with basic sweaters to get through cooler months; this w...
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Make sure the water filter in your fridge is clean.
