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GreenHow to Detect Greenwashing Ads
Get tips to determine if "eco-friendly" advertising claims are fact or fiction.
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Getting Rid of Old Stuff
Don't just toss things into the garbage -- send them to people who can use that stuff or take to be responsibly recycled.
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When to Turn Your Heat Down
Do you save money or use more by turning the furnace down a night or when you leave the house? Get the facts.
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How to Responsibly Dispose of Holiday Stuff
When you clean up after the holidays, you can sort a lot of the leftovers into the recycling bin.
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Transform Cloth Napkins into a Unique Holiday Gift
Ditch disposables with these elegant, handmade napkins that are lovely gifts.
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Recycle Your Old Holiday Lights
Save energy with LED lights and responsibly recycle your old ones.
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How to Save at Least $250 on Your Heating Bills This Year
Take charge of your energy bill by making a few, simple fixes around the house. It's good for the planet & your pocketbook.
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Tips for Greening Your Holiday Travel
Leave a lighter carbon footprint when you head back home for the holidays.
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How Clean Are Bagged Salads?
Wondering how clean those "triple-washed" salad greens really are? Studies suggest you should wash bagged greens at home.
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Energy Vampires: Fact Versus Fiction
Your electronics are sucking up power even when you aren't using them. But how big a problem is this and what should you do about it?
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How to Get Rid of Annoying Packaging
Shopping online can save time and money, and it's even the greener way to go. Except for all that paper and plastic packaging. What can you do with it?
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Keep Your House from Leaking Cash
A few simple home improvement projects (that you can do yourself) can make a noticeable difference in your monthly energy bills.
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Five Surprising Things You Can Throw in the Recycling Bin
You already know if newspapers, tin cans, or plastic bottles get picked up on your curb for recycling, but what about phone books, aluminum foil, and similar items?