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washing your clothes just got cooler.
Did you know that 80-90% of the energy used in doing the wash is used to heat the water? Save both energy and money by switching your washing machine dial to cold and leaving it there.
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go wireless.
3.5 billion wire hangers go into U.S. landfills every year, and they sit in there for over a hundred years; reduce that number by returning your hangers to the drycleaners. The next time your non-washables travel to the drycleaner, BYOH – your drycleaner will thank you (hangers are expensive) and so will the ……
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the fourth r.
When you invest in rechargeable batteries, you aren’t just Reducing and Reusing, you’re also Recharging. Recycling batteries is very important, but reducing the number of batteries we consume is even better. Rechargeable batteries are handy to have at home and are ideal for volt-suckers like remote controls and digital cameras. Rechargeable batteries ……
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dot your i’s and cross your t’s.
Sometimes our favorite products are like adorable pets that pee on the furniture: we love them, but we don’t love their filthy habit. Wasteful packaging is annoying, unnecessary and more expensive to produce. If your must-have products come with a whole lotta extra, don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater! Tell your favorite companies ……
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here comes the sun.
Extra daylight hours are just another perk to Spring. Try using natural light as much as possible and watch your energy bills drop. Utilize shades, mini-blinds and curtains to minimize your need for artificial light. Still reaching for the ON switch? Invest in CFL lightbulbs to minimize your impact.
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root root root for the home team.
If you’re headed to a baseball game this season (or any major sporting event, for that matter), consider taking the bus instead of driving there. More than 15 million fans attend major American sporting events games each year. If only half of them drive to the game, that’s still one massive amount of ……
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lay lady lay.
Welcome, lady! Not only are ladybugs pretty to look at, they are quite the helper in the garden. Ladybug larva can eat about 25 aphids a day and adults can eat over 50, so when you spot one in your garden, throw out the welcome mat and allow your lady to lay. ……
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when it rains it grows.
Hey Mary Poppins, have the gusty winds and spring showers put a damper on your trusty umbrella? In keeping with one of our sexy mantras (”I choose to reuse whenever possible”) we suggest taking your busted rain shield to the garden instead of the curb. Simply remove the fabric, bury the handle ……
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hit the bottle.
We’re always looking for new ways to get our homes squeaky clean without dirtying up the world. Turns out the liquor cabinet has something to offer up in this department. The next time you wanna party hard, strap on the yellow gloves and reach for the vodka. A little splash and ……
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before dissing the dish.
dunk it in milk. If Grandma’s heirloom china is starting to crack, give it a facelift with good, old fashioned Vitamin D. Place the plate in a pan and cover with milk (powdered or fresh or a little less than fresh but before the chunks set in) and bring to a boil. ……
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