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3 Ways to Reduce Takeout Waste

Amanda Wills, October 11th, 2010

It's 8 p.m., and your stomach is rumbling. But the weather outside is no match for that flimsy $10 umbrella, and there's no way you're changing out of those sweat pants. On this night, fast and cheap delivery is just your only option. But with that four-topping pizza or entree of Pad Thai noodles comes more than just a fully ... read more

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Tagged composting, ideas, number6plasticpolystyrene, reduce, styrofoam

Published in Plastic


How to Recycle Your Old Cookware

Trey Granger, October 11th, 2010

There are hundreds of reasons to dispose of old cookware. You may have upgraded to a new model; the quality material may have eroded over time, or perhaps you are merging kitchen supplies with a new roommate. If you need to dispose of pots and pans, the first option to consider is reuse. Sites like Craigslist and Freecycle ... read more

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Tagged ferrousmetal, nonferrousmetal, otherglass, wood

Published in Metal


Cooking For Compost: Dinner

Gloria Dawson, October 11th, 2010

It's just like making your own pasta, only without all the work or the carbs. In the third edition of our Cooking for Compost series, we’re eating dinner (and capping off a full day of waste-free cooking if you used our breakfast and lunch recipes). The final meal of the day often ends with lugging out the overflowing ... read more

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Tagged composting, cookingforcompost, kitchen, organic, organicwaste, Recipes, recycle

Published in Garden


7 Surprising Ways to Save Energy

Mary Mazzoni, October 11th, 2010

October is National Energy Awareness Month, and to celebrate this joyous eco-occasion, we’ve compiled a list to help you reduce your energy consumption and shrink your footprint even more. Switching to fluorescent lighting and turning the thermostat down are great energy saving starters, but if you’re looking to go the extra mile to save energy in your home, these tips ... read more

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Tagged basics, computers, dishwasher, DIY, energy, kitchen, oven, reduce, refrigerator, stove, television, toaster

Published in Household


MyCall2Recycle Makes History

Jennifer Berry, October 11th, 2010

Grab today's to-do list and check out your top five items. Buy bananas? Check. Hit the gym? Check. Watch the latest episode of Glee? Check. Recycle rechargeable batteries? Perhaps not. Recycling these reusable power packs may not be on the top of your to-do list, but a recent campaign by Call2Recycle proved it's a high priority for environmental enthusiasts ... read more

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Tagged batteries, rechargeablebatteries, recycle

Published in Hazardous


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