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New Compost Labels Help Home Gardeners

Mary Mazzoni, February 3rd, 2012

The U.S. Composting Council is taking the guess-work out of choosing the right kind of compost by launching its Consumer Compost Use Program - a labeling system that will identify the types of uses that a compost product is best suited for, including trees, shrubs, flower and vegetable gardens and lawn care. "We now have an easy way ... read more

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Tagged composting, organic, soil

Published in Garden


New LED Bulbs Light Up National Mall

Alexis Petru, February 3rd, 2012

At a press conference on the National Mall on Jan. 30, Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar flipped a ceremonial light switch to reveal the park’s energy upgrades: LED light bulbs installed in the 173 streetlight posts that line the National Mall’s walkways, the Alliance to Save Energy reports. The super-efficient, brighter bulbs will reduce ... read more

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Tagged energy, government, led, light bulbs, lightbulb

Published in Household


Reduce Food Waste in 5 Easy Steps

Mary Mazzoni, February 3rd, 2012

The U.S. generates more than 34 million tons of food waste each year, according to the EPA. Sure, you can compost perished produce, leftovers and food scraps. But the best way to lighten your kitchen's impact on the planet is to stop waste at its source. To help, we've compiled five simple ways to reduce food waste in ... read more

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Tagged food, ideas, kitchen, organic, organicwaste, reduce, reuse, tip

Published in Household


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