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Guide to Greening Your Halloween

Alexis Petru, October 26th, 2011

This year, seven in 10 Americans plan to celebrate Halloween, with the average consumer spending $72.31 on decorations, costumes and candy, according to the National Retail Federation. With all the effort and money that kids, teenagers and even adults put into everyone’s favorite spooky fall holiday, why not try to make your Halloween a little greener? We’ve rounded up ... read more

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How to Troubleshoot Your Compost Pile

Alexis Petru, October 7th, 2011

Trying to reduce your household’s waste and do something good for the planet, you’ve been saving your apples cores and carrot peels and started a compost pile. But maybe you’ve noticed a strange odor coming from the bin, or you’ve observed the worms in your worm bin trying to escape. What do you do? We’ve rounded up a list of common ... read more

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Guide to Gardening in the Fall

Alexis Petru, September 23rd, 2011

Gardening doesn’t have to be a hobby reserved for spring and summer; the milder weather of fall is a great time to spend outdoors in your yard. So, grab your jacket and gloves, and check out our top tips to reduce waste and save water and energy in your garden this autumn. 1.  Start a vegetable garden Buying food locally cuts down ... read more

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Sorting For a Speedy Recovery From Irene

Wes Muir, September 5th, 2011

The following is an op-ed piece by Wes Muir, director of communications for Waste Management. It does not describe the views or opinions of Earth911. Hurricane season hits the Atlantic and Gulf coasts every year from June to November. For these six months, the Southeast and occasionally the Mid-Atlantic are buffeted with strong winds and rain, often leaving homes and businesses ... read more

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Tagged appliances, batteries, computer, electronics, food, furniture, hhw, leaves, oil, opinion, paint, recycling, refrigerator, telephone, television, trees

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10 Uses For Wilted Roses

Mary Mazzoni, June 14th, 2011

June is National Rose Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than to discover the loads of DIY projects for the rose beyond vases and potpourri. Here are 10 creative uses for the beautiful blossoms. 1. Use them for gift wrap The next time you’re wrapping a gift, skip the tissue paper, and use rose petals instead. The pretty surprise adds a touch of ... read more

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7 Reused Items to Boost Your Garden

Haley Paul, March 28th, 2011

With the bulk of the short and cold days behind us, it’s time to devote some extra effort to those empty flowerbeds and frostbitten potted plants. Whether you dabble with indoor plants or have a full-fledged outdoor garden and landscape, here are seven (re)uses for everyday items to give your garden a much-needed boost. 1. Create a (good) greenhouse effect read more

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Guide to Composting in the Winter

Haley Paul, December 6th, 2010

Just as you started to get into a solid groove with your compost pile this past summer and fall, churning over plentiful amounts of that beautiful garden gold, BAM! Winter hits. But don’t throw in the shovel just because a white blanket of snow or a hardened sheet of ice now sits atop your compost pile. To help you get through ... read more

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Tagged composting, dirt, guide, kitchen, leaves, organic, recycle

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Get the Most Outta Compost

Raquel Fagan, November 1st, 2010

Fact According to the U.S. EPA, food scraps account for 14.1 percent of the 243 million tons of waste Americans produced in 2009. Yard trimmings were 13.7 percent. Both types of waste can be composted to not only reduce waste, but also create mulch for richer soil and healthier gardens. Get Started Composting has never been easier. It can be done regardless ... read more

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10 Uses for Your Pumpkin

Mary Mazzoni, November 1st, 2010

Now that another Halloween has come and gone, what will you do with all those carved-up jack-o-lanterns and festive centerpieces? You’ve already shelled out the cash, love and labor for your pumpkin, so there's no reason to throw it out when creative uses abound. Because the pumpkin is tasty, many of these tips involve food. But keep in mind that these ... read more

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10 Sweet Tips for an Eco-friendly Halloween

Amanda Wills, October 26th, 2010

It's going to be a weekend full of sugar-hyped trick-or-treaters, creepy front-yard department store decor and makeup-covered adults sipping from spiked punch cauldrons. Each Halloween, an estimated $40 per capita is spent on candy, decorations and greeting cards, all of which produce large amounts of waste. We've got some eco-friendly tips to make this Halloween a little less crushing for ... read more

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