april
come to the front.
Did your washer or dryer recently bite the dust? Looking to spice up your tired laundry room? Consider investing in front loading machines as opposed to those traditional top loading beasts. Front loaders use nearly 40% less water – crazy! They also require less detergent and spin faster so there’s hardly any moisture left in ……
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don’t be foiled.
Aluminum foil – you can’t beat the heat it keeps but let’s take a closer look at this wonder wrap. Aluminum comes from Bauxite, a rock that can only be extracted through strip mining – an intense process that totally taxes the environment. Tons more energy is required to actually work the bauxite into that ……
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caution: rackless driver!
Winter’s over and the slopes have (mostly) slushed up for the year – so why are you still carting that ski rack around on the roof of your car? Even an empty ski or cargo rack adds significant drag, making your car less aerodynamic, which consumes more fuel. Help reduce your fuel consumption and keep ……
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let’s be shady.
For most of us, there’s no way to avoid the use of the AC during the summertime, so what can we do to the amount we do use? Planting trees, shrubs, or bushes outside next to your air conditioning unit provides shade and will use as much as 10% less electricity than an AC unit ……
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double your (recyclable) treasure.
My challenge to my family has been to have double the amount of recyclables than regular trash. I know that may not sound like a huge deal, but it is making a big difference. I have always been trash-sorting minded. I have always had a recycling bin accompanying my regular trash can on our curb. But, there ……
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blow out by mother nature.
Besides the damage they do to your hair, blow dryers can use more than four times as much energy as a laptop! Instead, squeeze as much water out of your hair as possible while in the shower, then wrap it in a towel. Remove the towel and let your hair air dry! If it doesn’t ……
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take a “navy shower”.
You know how you turn off the water when you brush your teeth? Well, do it the same way in the shower! Get yourself wet enough to be able to make suds, then turn the water off while you shampoo, lather your body, and cleanse your face, (and you could even brush your teeth all ……
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say no to bum rash.
We treat our bugaboos well with yummy healthy foods and a heaping helping of kisses and cuddles, so shouldn’t those little tooshies get the same treatment? Next time you change your little one’s cloth diaper, reach for a cloth wipe! Not only will it cut down on waste, but it’s softer, too! We love bum ……
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shoeless joe.
April is one rainy month! Park shoes at the door and reduce the need to clean. Sound simple? It is! Kicking off your shoes will help you track less dirt through the house, minimizing how often you grab for the mop or vacuum. That’s good news for the planet and for you.
Photo by Angie Bakke.
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reduce, reuse, reheat.
Because you’re sexy, you don’t waste anything — especially food. Right now you have at least one container of leftovers in your fridge waiting for round two with your palate. Whether you brought food home from a meal on the town or because you cooked more than you could eat last night for dinner, use ……
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