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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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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, 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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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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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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Baking Soda: Multipurpose Superhero

Chloe Skye, July 26th, 2010

The chances are good that you have a box of baking soda stashed away on a shelf or cupboard right now (and if not, then it's just a short walk or drive away). But baking soda, also called sodium bicarbonate, packs much more of a punch than you might infer from its common usage as a leavening agent in ... read more

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Tagged basics, bath, carpet, coffeemaker, dishwasher, kitchen, reuse, shower, toilet, windows

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Get Over Your Post-Earth Day Slump

Marisa McNatt, April 29th, 2010

It has been one week since Earth Day, so you may be feeling down with the end of the excitement and buildup.  But, you don't have to catch the post-Earth Day blues. "We think it's important to continue the Earth Day momentum because it really is a day that makes people stop and think. If we can build on that, than ... read more

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Tagged curbside, energy, ideas, plasticbags, recycle, shower

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10-Minute Green Home Makeovers

Amanda Wills, January 25th, 2010

We know it's not spring yet, and you're still donning that oversize wool coat and chunky scarf. But we admit that we are still in a post-holiday funk and are in serious need of some organization and motivation. So we took a room-by-room tour around our own homes to find the solutions the your biggest clutter conundrums, disposal dilemmas and ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, bath, cardboard, cfl, computers, copier, cosmetics, dishwasher, hhw, ideas, kitchen, mercury, noteworthy, packaging, paint, recycle, reduce, refrigerator, reuse, shower, television, toilet

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The Big Green Remodel: Bathroom

Ashley Schiller, January 4th, 2010

Simply put, having children inspired Laurie Cunningham to live an eco-lifestyle. For Laurie, an important part of protecting the health of her two children is creating a green home where they could live and play safely. “I want them to be in an environment where I know there is nothing I’ve put there that’s harmful to them. I also think it’s important ... read more

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