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5 Low-Waste Air Fresheners for the Home

Mary Mazzoni, January 5th, 2012

We all want our homes to smell fresh for winter company. But store-bought air fresheners can cost a fortune and often contain less-than-friendly chemicals. For a sweet scent that's easy on the planet (and your wallet), check out these five all-natural air freshers that you can make yourself. 1. Seasonal potpourri Price: Less than $5 Homemade potpourri is a cheap and easy ... read more

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Tagged kitchen, oil, reduce, stove

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Green Tax Credits That Expire Dec. 31

Alexis Petru, December 19th, 2011

With holiday parties, gift shopping and New Year’s Eve right around the corner, the last thing on your mind this month is your 2011 tax returns. But the next two weeks may be your last chance to get a tax break for replacing your furnace or insulating your attic: Up to $500 worth of federal tax credits for home energy ... read more

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Tagged appliances, asphalt, electric, energy, gas, metal, reduce, shingles, stove, windows

Published in Household


Your Guide to a Green Thanksgiving

Mary Mazzoni, November 22nd, 2011

It can be easy to forget being green in the midst of the menu-planning, grocery-buying and family networking that precedes most Thanksgiving celebrations. But with all the effort, time and money you put into this yearly tradition, why not make your Thanksgiving a little greener? We've compiled six ways to bring sustainability into your holiday - without skimping on the ... read more

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Tagged book, catalogs, energy, food, guide, kitchen, organic, oven, reduce, reuse, stove

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Conserve Energy in the Kitchen

Marisa McNatt, September 29th, 2011

Ever wondered if washing dishes by hand saves water and energy over using the dishwasher? Or, should you replace the fridge from 1989, even though it’s still running? We’ve got the inside information on keeping it efficient in the kitchen. A more efficient refrigerator The fridge is the single biggest energy-consuming appliance in most households, according to the EPA. And the older it ... read more

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Tagged appliances, cfl, dishwasher, energy, gas, kitchen, led, light bulbs, packaging, reduce, refrigerator, steel, stove

Published in Household


ShelterBox Kits to Offer Sustained Relief in Japan

Alison Neumer Lara, March 21st, 2011

A week after a giant earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, relief workers are turning their focus from search and rescue to helping displaced survivors – and that’s where ShelterBox comes in. The UK-based charity, which dispatched an international team to Tokyo immediately after the disaster struck, now has about 500 of its emergency aid kits on the ground in ... read more

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Tagged book, food, fuel, steel, stove, tin, wood

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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, energy, kitchen, oven, reduce, refrigerator, stove, television, toaster

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When It’s Time For a New Appliance

Katherine J. Chen, June 15th, 2010

Though Cash for Appliances is still in effect in the vast majority of states, the policies, funding restrictions and range of accepted products varies so much from state to state that it is difficult to gauge which home products are worth fixing and which, if any, qualify for an exchange. Considering, however, that state funding is hardly dispersed equally ... read more

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Tagged dishwasher, energy, gas, homeappliances, oven, refrigerator, stove

Published in Appliances


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How to Keep Cool Without the AC

Amanda Wills, April 29th, 2010

According to Energy Star, as much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So, as summer is just on the horizon and the temperature begins to rise from coast to coast, how do you combat the costs and avoid kicking up the AC? Here are some simple tips to keep you ... read more

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Tagged cfl, computers, energy, ideas, kitchen, oven, reduce, refrigerator, stove, windows

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Study Shows Consumers Don’t Understand Energy Star

Trey Granger, March 23rd, 2010

While the Energy Star program may regulate much-needed energy requirements for our appliances, do consumers actually understand what the label means? According to EcoAlign's recent 7th EcoPinion Survey of 1,000 Americans, one-third were not at all aware of the labeling system, but more than 50 percent found it extremely important to buy appliances with the Energy Star ... read more

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Tagged computermonitors, dishwasher, energy, homeappliances, refrigerator, stove, television, washeranddryer

Published in Appliances


8 Ways to Go Green in Spring

Amanda Wills, March 22nd, 2010

There's nothing we love more than great weather, sunlight and the perfect excuse to get back to nature. We won't bore you with those expected metaphors of spring and new beginnings. Instead, we've made a detailed of list of simple changes you can make this month that not only reduce your impact, but can also actually save you money. 1. Declutter your ... read more

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Tagged book, cardboard, catalogs, cfl, composting, dirt, energy, fuel, gas, grass, kitchen, leaves, led, magazines, newspaper, organic, pesticides, recycle, reduce, reuse, sawdust, stove, tin, windows, wood

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