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Refrigerators are some of the worst energy hogs in our homes. And pre-2000 fridges use 40 to 60 percent more juice than today’s new Energy Star models. The simple steps below can make any fridge eco-friendly, with contents good enough to eat.
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What's an auto-matic way to green your ride, in si easy steps? Read on, and you'll use less gasoline, save money, help the planet—and maybe even make new friends.
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Organize small garage hardware by using empty laundry detergent bottles. The sturdy handle and solid construction makes an ideal storage container.
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From a White House garden to rule changes at factory farms, the era of industrial ag calling the shots is changing.
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You would never cross the street without looking both ways, walk alone down a dark alley alone at three AM, or tell your child to accept rides from strangers. So why let hazardous, toxic, and even carcinogenic chemicals into your home everyday?
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Yes, the economy stinks. But that doesn’t mean you won’t find green out there—in terms of jobs and money. While most industries are shrinking, the eco-industry is growing, and the Obama administration is promising to create more green jobs than ever before. Want to snag one? Read on.
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Inspired by a trip to the Eden Project in Cornwall, this is a neat trick to save water in your vegetable garden, especially plants growing in pots and troughs, which dry out more quickly.
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You can make better alternatives to the harsh cleaners you default to every time you clean. Look at the ingredients in the cleaning products you routinely use. If the list is long and includes chemicals you can’t pronounce, it may be time to try some safer, more eco-friendly alternatives.
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A: It may be that no plastics are safe. We just don't have enough information about what's in them to know for sure. And manufacturers don’t readily give out this “proprietary” information. We do know this: Most plastics can leach chemicals if subjected to heat, light, or rough treatment.
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Organic food sales have doubled since the federal government began its certification. But Americans' health has not gotten better. Can the first lady make a difference?
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In an era of exponentially bad news and progressively bad timing in implementing needed reforms, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, recently announced some amazingly good news: small farms are on the rise. Will they replace large, factory farms? One can hope...
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