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be trashy.
If being green was a class in school, the first lesson would probably be, “don’t litter”, right? We all know that it’s not good to litter, but have you ever thought about why? Trash improperly disposed of can hurt people and animals. Litter can be very dirty. Not only does ……
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make out in a carwash.
It’s car wash season! While you might think a carwash outside in your driveway can be a fun activity (especially since you can pretend you’re in a music video), we’re here to tell you (sadly enough) that washing your car in your driveway is actually one of the most environmentally ……
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rubber soul.
If you’re um, passionate about pregnancy and disease prevention, you’ll be interested to learn that February is National Condom Month in the United States. Taking a cue from The American Social Health Association (ASHA), which has designated February as the official month to educate folks about condoms, we’d like to ……
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blood sucka free.
We love summer, but we hate mosquitoes. Besides notoriously spreading disease, mosquito bites are itchy and ugly and that hideous buzzing sound — ugh! Before you whip out the chemical sprays and fogs, consider picking up a few citronella candles to help keep bugs at bay. Citronella candles ……
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wear it again, sam.
What’s the easiest way to get out of laundry duty? Re wear your clothes before piling up the hamper. Maybe it sounds a little sketchy but really, unless you’ve been playing in the mud, hanging out in a smoky bar or sweating buckets, you should be able to get at ……
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drive me crazy.
green is sexy is about tiny changes, big impact, but bigger initiatives are even sexier. Check your basement or garage for old paint. Before you toss it in the trash or rinse it down the drain, stop! If you have old paint, your friends and neighbors might too. Consider ……
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where’s the beef?
Reducing the amount of meat you eat in a week can have a big Environmental impact. According to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the production of one calorie of animal protein requires more than ten times the fossil fuel input as a calorie of plant protein. In fact, ……
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take a hike on your bike.
Leaving the car behind is one of the best things you can do for the planet and the air we breathe. But it’s not always easy to give up your car for every trip, so why not try to start small? For short trips and errands, give up your horsepower for some peddle power. Cycling ……
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get your walk on.
Walking is said to be the absolute best exercise of all time. You can stop to smell the roses, feel more connected to your neighborhood or just spy on your neighbors. It costs less than a bike or a bus pass. and is harmless to the planet. Show up to work with ……
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pen, pencil, plate.
Bringing your lunch to work or school is a great way to save money, curb calories and reduce the amount of to-go packaging with your name on it. Make lunchtime even greener by stashing a durable place setting in your desk or locker. Need to reheat last night’s leftovers or assemble that PB&J? ……
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