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Antibacterial soap: Healthy or harmful?
Is antibacterial soap the best choice for our homes and families? The more germs and bacteria we kill, the better, right? But new research shows that antibacterial soap is not any more effective than...
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Your guide to a green summer
Whether you're going on vacation or staying close to home this summer, we tend to use a lot of extra energy in the warmer months. Balance your carbon footprint with these tips on staying green this...
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10 Ways to reduce your energy bill this summer
Beat the heat without busting your budget with a few simple tips. Adjusting your schedule slightly can prevent you from having to sleep on a lounge chair in your pool just to stay cool this summer....
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Homemade essential oil air fresheners
The number of home fragrance products available today is staggering. There are scented candles, potpourri, scented sprays, oil diffusers, incense and plug-in room deodorizers. But before shelling out...
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Pros and cons of going solar in your home
Whether or not to put solar energy in your home is a big decision that needs to be made carefully. First off, what exactly is solar energy? Put simply, it’s the radiant energy that comes from the sun....
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Eco-friendly stocking stuffers
For a greener holiday season, be on the lookout for eco-friendly stocking stuffers. From babies to teens to Mom, you can find earth-friendly alternatives for everyone in the family if you know where to...
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Winter energy-saving tips by region
No matter what part of the country we live in, we all want to save money on our electric bills. Unfortunately, our energy uses are not created equal during the winter. Helpful heater tips to try in Los...
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Going green with your holiday decorating
Let's face it — the holiday season is a notoriously wasteful time of year for many of us. Excess stuff abounds and that stuff typically isn’t great for the environment. Consider these holiday...
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Guide to green gift giving
Eco-friendly gift giving isn't just about upcycling and making handmade Christmas gifts, there are a number of other ways you can make your holiday gift giving more green. From shopping at thrift...
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Wrap it up — the green way
You don't need to buy those expensive rolls of wrapping paper. Instead, make your own holiday gift wrap. Everything from old calendars to your kids' artwork can be used to wrap gifts the eco-friendly...
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Decorative money-saving ways to recycle this holiday season
Did you know that if everyone wrapped just three gifts in reused paper, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields? It's true: You can save money and the environment by being more...
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Tips to finally organize your recycling
The more organized your household recycling system is, the more likely your family is to use it. The more organized your household recycling system is, the more likely your family is to use it.Home...
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10 Easy ways to minimize your household waste
How much does your family contribute to landfills? It may be more than you think. Let's all do our part to minimize our waste and give the landfills less business. How much does your family contribute...
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Take the paper-towel free challenge
They're convenient and easy to use, but they're bad for the environment. You don't need an intervention to break the paper-towel habit. These tips will have you paper-towel free in no time. cleaning...
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Sure, you recycle. But are you really efficient? Learn how to fine-tune your recycling habits to make more out of your contributions to saving the environment.
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Every day brings a new chance to do something positive for the planet, but Earth Day is a good reminder if you haven't been as eco-conscious as you'd like so far this year. We're helping you get back...
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Wondering how to get started composting? We talked to a pro to get the basics and learned that composting is a lot easier than it sounds. Get the scoop on everything from the gear you need to how bad...
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Tired of waxy drugstore lip balms? We asked aromatherapist Andrea Butje to share her favorite recipe for homemade lip balm. Use our step-by-step guide to make your own organic lip balm to share with...
View ArticleA guide to green flooring
Looking to invite sustainable practices into your home? Start from the ground up! Check out these options for green flooring.
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Socially responsible companies are doing great things to literally make our world a better place. Check out our top green companies list and get behind these eco-friendly companies that are doing their...
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