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Five energy-savings myths
(Photo: Getty Images) What you didn't know about energy efficiency could hurt your pocketbook. Myth #1: Closing the Vent Saves Energy Though it seems that closing vents in unused rooms would save energy, the energy consumed b...
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Solar power is beginning to go mainstream
In this Sept. 14, 2011 photo, solar panels are mounted atop of Tim Johnson's home in Philadelphia. More solar energy is being planned in the U.S. than any other power source, including nuclear, coal, natural gas and wind. (AP Photo/Matt...
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22 Ways to Repurpose Old Magazines
We get quite a few magazines at our house. My husband subscribes to a couple of gaming magazines, and somehow every time we buy concert tickets we end up receiving issues of Rolling Stone in the mail. Couple that with other glossy maili...
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Why food waste matters and how to curb it
A healthy food culture values food from farm to table and back to the soil. In this interview with Nourish, journalist Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do A...
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15 Unexpected and Easy Uses for Retail Catalogs for Everyone
By Philip Schmidt, Hometalk Shopping remotely has become a modern-day tale of Pandora’s box. It’s so temptingly convenient, but once you make a purchase you’ve exposed yourself to an irreversible influx of printed cat...
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Toyota unveils the plug-in Prius
Toyota has unveiled a new plug-in version of its hybrid Prius for the 2012 model year. Although the aftermarket has been offering conversion kits to allow it, and Toyota's competitors have come out with a variety of plug-in electric vehi...
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Are vegetarians thinner?
(Photo: Getty Images) It’s well-documented that vegetarians are healthier than the general population. People who do not eat meat, fowl, or fish have a lower risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol, less incidence of type 2 diab...
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10 eco-friendly, DIY projects for back to school
Getting kids back to school can be a huge expensive burden on families. The pressure to purchase supplies and home decor for school kids, often negates the best eco-friendly intentions. How about we take action and make back to school a...
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DIY projects that keep stuff out of the recycling bin
When I stumble across an ingeniously designed product that screams out DIY PROJECT, I am inspired to make it myself. I particularly like items that are useful, rather than solely decorative and simple to make, rather than complicated. I...
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Top 9 Most Picturesque U.S. National Parks
By Planet Green The Beauty of the Natural World To have a picturesque vacation you don’t have to travel overseas or spend your savings on an extravagant trip. You can stay right within the United States and get to know Mother Na...
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