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Eco-Cleaning for Allergies and Asthma

Leah Blunt, April 6th, 2012

Allergy or asthma symptoms got you down? You’re not alone. Spring has sprung, and for the tens of millions of Americans who suffer from asthma or allergy symptoms, it is often a season where symptoms are at their worst. In 2007, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study showed that 34 million Americans had been diagnosed with asthma. Symptoms from allergies ... read more

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Tagged 100 mile home, bathroom, dirt, energy, householdcleaners, medical, PET, recy, reduce, shower, tip, trash

Published in Household


10 Eco-Questions to Ask Before Buying A Home

Alexis Petru, March 29th, 2012

You’re faced with numerous questions when you decide to buy a home: Can I afford the monthly mortgage payments? Does the house need any major repairs? And how is the local school district? But Earth911 poses this question: How will your new home impact the planet? Before you get ready to make an offer, here are 10 questions to ask that ... read more

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Tagged appliances, bathroom, bike, Construction, dishwasher, energy, food, gas, oil, reduce, shower, soil, toilet, water, windows

Published in Household


How to Find and Fix Household Leaks

Alexis Petru, March 16th, 2012

According to the U.S. EPA, the average American home leaks more than 10,000 gallons of water per year – enough water to wash 280 loads of laundry, take more than 600 showers or meet the average family’s water needs for a month. With the EPA’s fourth annual Fix a Leak Week running from March 12-18, there’s no better time ... read more

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Tagged gallery, reduce, shower, toilet

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Earth911 Weekly Roundup: March 12-16

Mary Mazzoni, March 16th, 2012

We revisit the biggest, best and most buzz-worthy stories of the week that was…

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Tagged Austin, clothingandtextile, Construction, energy, etsy, food, gallery, Green Zone, ideas, new york, recy, recycle, recycled, reduce, reuse, shower, solar, solar panel, tip, toilet

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5 Winter Woes Cured, Naturally

Mary Mazzoni, December 2nd, 2011

Frizzy hair, dry skin and chapped lips are just a few of the joys of winter. But why spend big bucks on chemical-laden beauty fixes when you can whip up your own using all-natural ingredients? Check out these five beauty cures that you can make yourself, and show Old Man Winter who's boss. 1. The Problem: Dry, Itchy Skin Indoor heat ... read more

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Tagged DIY, food, kitchen, oil, shower, tip

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8 Quick Ways to Save $290 This Month

Mary Mazzoni, October 27th, 2011

Many of us are on pretty tight budgets these days. So, you cut back on eating out, ditch the trips to the movie theater and refrain from buying those shiny new shoes. But the best way to save money and cut back on waste is right in your own home. This month, try using these eight simple steps to cut ... read more

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Tagged appliances, bath, bathroom, brush, cfl, computer, dishwasher, DIY, energy, food, led, light bulbs, packaging, reduce, reuse, shower, television, toilet

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Color Your Hair With Your Favorite Drink

Mary Mazzoni, August 12th, 2011

Women love to change up their hair color from time to time. But a new style often means dousing your tresses with harsh chemicals that can be damaging your hair and the environment. Green gals will be happy to know that you can ditch the foils and still get the color you crave. Just try out one of these all natural ... read more

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Tagged DIY, food, organic, reduce, shower

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DIY Health and Beauty Remedies For Summer

Mary Mazzoni, May 19th, 2011

With summer right around the corner, we’ll all soon be reaching for sunburn soothers, bug-bite remedies and frizz-taming hair masks. But why buy these fixes at the store when you can make them yourself with natural ingredients in your own kitchen? Before you stock up on summer supplies, check out these five commonly-used remedies that you can make yourself. The Problem: ... read more

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Tagged DIY, food, kitchen, oil, shower

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How Much Your Green Habits Really Save

Mary Mazzoni, April 4th, 2011

Just how much plastic are you saving by toting that stainless steel water bottle around all the time? Did switching to paperless billing really save a tree, or just save you some hassle? Let’s break it down by numbers. Check out this list of little green habits to try. By the end you’ll be convinced that every little bit does ... read more

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Tagged bathroom, cfl, curbside, energy, food, kitchen, light bulbs, mail, oil, recycle, shower

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Save 27,412 Gallons of Water This Year

Amanda Wills, March 14th, 2011

We gave away 35 EcoFlow showerheads to Earth911 readers to promote smart water practices with our partner Waterpik! See the honest feedback our winners gave about their prizes! A glass of water in the morning, washing your hands before dinner, throwing in a load of laundry after work - these things are daily routine for your household. But your ... read more

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Tagged bath, bathroom, dishwasher, DIY, energy, reduce, shower, toilet, waterquality

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