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good vibrations.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans got rid of 27 million TVs, 205 million computer products and more than 100 million cellphones and PDAs in 2007 and only 16% of that equipment was recycled. E-waste is a growing problem, with many spent electronics ending up in landfills where the hazardous materials inside, such as ……
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the other light meat.
By now you know that raising animals for human consumption has a huge environmental impact, so hopefully you’re trying to reduce the amount of meat you’re eating. To supplement protein in your diet, would you ever consider eating….bugs? Here’s some food for thought: It’s up to 20 times more efficient to raise insect protein than ……
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golden shower power.
Maybe you already do it (though you’ll never admit it), but did you know peeing in the shower can actually save water? The average toilet uses 5-7 gallons of water each time you flush, which is about 80 glasses of water (10 days worth, if you’re doing 8 a day). Multiply all of those gallons times ……
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pee on top.
Head’s up kids, what you are about to read is not one of our sexier tips and it’s definitely not for the weak at heart. So you know when you go into a public restroom and someone hasn’t bothered to flush their number 1? Annoying right? Well if you’re feeling brave you ……
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be a tattle-tale
Using public restrooms is a fact of life. Sometimes it’s gross, but we all have to do it. The next time you’re using a public toilet, whether at work, the movies or the mall, report any leaks to the Manager. If there’s water on the floor in the stall you almost walked ……
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wasabi water.
Had one too many drinks last nite? Looking for a new detox solution? It’s been said that up to a third of toxic body waste is cleared through the skin (mmmm…don’t think about that one too much…). Wasabi, the hotness you dabble on your sushi, has detoxing value at the root (it’s actually a ……
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hot air.
Hair dryers can really suck. Energy, that is. Did you ever think heating your hair would use more energy than heating a meal? Get this: a hair dryer draws 1200 to 1875 watts of electricity and a microwave uses 750 to 1100! Why? Dryers produce heat, thereby consuming a ton of electricity. So next time ……
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take the “p” out of pool.
If summer finds you maxing and relaxing in a pool this summer, control yourself. Peeing in a pool means more chlorine, a nasty toxic chemical, and more frequent cleanings and drainings, which is water waste on a grand scale. Summer means pools, but it also means beer and iced tea and lots of ……
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psst…
It’s Earth Day! Celebrate by telling a friend your very favorite green tip. Heck, tell 10 friends – and while you’re at it, tell us! Submit your best green tips to contact (at) greenissexy dot org.
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with a rack like that…
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 ……
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