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It may seem odd as trees and shrubs lose their leaves, but fall is the ideal time to start planning for spring. While plants lose their vibrancy, the root systems actually are quite active underground. The National Wildlife Federation says fall is a great time to plant new trees and bushes (which are also usually steeply discounted at gardening ...Read more

Single-use plastics are a growing concern when it comes to pre-sliced cheese sold in supermarkets. To cut down on your plastic usage, try buying your cheese from the deli counter instead of from the refrigerated dairy section. You can get cheese cut from blocks and wrapped in wax paper to take home. At home, separate the cheese into smaller ...Read more

Yes, hardcover books are recyclable in most curbside recycling programs, but you have to do one thing before you discard them. Since books are made from 100% paper, all of the inside pages are easily recyclable, but the hardcover binding needs to be removed before you recycle them. Just tear the covers off and toss those into the trash before ...Read more

Every time you deposit a load of freshly washed clothing into the dryer, make it a habit to empty the lint trap. This one simple act actually improves the efficiency of your dryer by .5%. While this may not seem like a lot, it does help you save a little money and time. A clean lint trap means it takes less time to get your clothes dry. And it ...Read more

When you slice open an avocado, don’t toss the skin into the trash or compost just yet. Turns out the skin (which still has residual fruit) is rich in natural oils and is a fantastic beauty treatment for your skin. Just rub and massage the remnant avocado fruit and oils onto your face. The vitamin E and potassium help nourish dry skin. Even ...Read more

When a refrigerator stops cooling, you may automatically think it means you have to invest in a brand-new appliance. But before you take that pricey plunge, check a few things inside your refrigerator. First, is the gasket around the door of the fridge sealing properly? If cold air is leaking out, your appliance has to work harder. Is the ...Read more

If you’re planning to take a family vacation or travel with a group of friends, is it better to hop in a car and drive to your destination or go on a plane? It depends on how big your group is. According to carbon-offset company Terrapass, if your group is three or more people, driving is the most eco-friendly way to do it. It’s even greener...Read more

Do you have a lot of trophies, plaques and medals collected over the years? Parents who have children who compete in sports often have a plethora of them and aren’t sure what to do with them when they are no longer appreciated. You can recycle them. AwardsMall.com has a trophy recycling service that retrofits donated trophies and rebuilds them...Read more

We all know that planting a tree is a simple act to help combat climate change. But not all trees have the same impact. Choosing a “broadleaved species” tree is the most efficient way to go, because the large leaves generate more photosynthesis. Species like oaks, beeches and maples are all good examples of this. The best time to plant trees...Read more