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Did you make a new year’s resolution to recycle more or to start recycling in your home? If so, you may be finding it difficult to get started. Habits take some time to form, but forming a recycling habit will be well worth your effort.

Do it every day. Don’t wait until the end of the week or the end of the month… Continue

Everyone loves the twinkle of holiday lights but most of us dread the holiday electric bill. Here are some ways you can have that magical twinkle without breaking the bank:

LED. LED lights use as little as 1/50th the electricity of standard holiday lights. They’re cool to th… Continue

It’s that time of year. You’re scrambling to get the holiday shopping done. Making you lists, checking them twice, getting presents even for those that are naughty and not nice. Take a step back and give the Earth a present too. Make a few simpl

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We all want to kinder to our environment, but with all the green buzz out there, it’s hard to know what it all means. Here are a few terms to help you understand the green lingo and make more environmentally friendly decisions for your household.

Biodegradable - The ability of a substance to decompose in the natural environment into harmless raw materials. To be truly biodegradable, a substance or material should break down into carbon dioxide, water, and naturally occurring minerals tha… Continue

There has never been a better time to use energy-saving options to renovate the home. The federal government and many states are offering rebates and tax incentives to homeowners who renovate using green designs. This includes topping up attic insulation and replacing the old, double-pane windows with the new… Continue