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When shopping online, opt for the slowest possible shipping method to get your order. When you give an online retailer more time for shipping, it allows them to use more eco-friendly methods for getting your package to you. This means making sure the package is on a truck that is close to your home anyway and consolidating your orders in fewer ...Read more

When you’re doing laundry at home, you should always wash towels by themselves. When you wash towels with synthetic fabrics (like those that make up workout clothes), the towels will absorb all the water in the wash and make it tougher for your smelly clothes to get clean. And zippers, snaps and closures on clothes can snag on towels and cause...Read more

Sick houseplant? Make it a healthy cocktail. Try pouring a little carbonated water instead of regular tap water when watering unhealthy plants. The reason? The bubbly water has macronutrients, which include carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, phosphorous, potassium, sulfur and sodium. These are all vital nutrients that plants absorb quickly through water,...Read more

Imagine getting exercise and raising money for charity at the same time! That's exactly what you can do with the free app Charity Miles. When you download the app, you select a charity of your choice (like the World Wildlife Fund or Habitat for Humanity), and a corporate sponsor pledges money for every mile you run, walk, bike or otherwise work ...Read more

When storing leftovers in the refrigerator, it's imperative to cover the food to keep it fresh. But did you know covering your food also helps save energy? The compressor inside your refrigerator is what keeps the air inside cool. Moist air is harder to keep cool, so uncovered food, which emits moisture, causes the compressor to work harder, ...Read more

Ever rent or buy a home that was once inhabited by a cigarette smoker? Getting rid of that lingering smell can seem like a daunting task, but would you believe the most effective way to deodorize is with plants? Plants emit water vapor, which pulls in the stinky, contaminated air and turns it into plant food. The result is cleaner and happy ...Read more

If you use a water pitcher with a filter (Brita is a popular brand), be sure to refrigerate the water pitcher when it’s not in use. Leaving the pitcher on the countertop can lead to the growth of algae and other microbial growth in the water, and drinking room temperature water with this algae formation can lead to illness. Placing the pitcher...Read more

If you’re planning a move, one of the easiest and greenest ways to pack up your belongings is to use heavy-duty reusable crates. It’s common now with moving companies to offer these crates for rent. They’re much more durable than cardboard and help you skip the hassle of breaking down boxes after a move. And you can opt for using towels, ...Read more

Ever wonder what butylated hydroxyanisole or potassium bromate are when you see them listed on the side of grocery store items? They, along with dozens of other chemicals, are food additives that are designed to help boost flavor, retain color and texture, or extend the shelf life of products. If you want to learn about and avoid what the ...Read more