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Responsible Rubbish

Ashley Schiller, September 9th, 2009

Fact Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic or ignitable ingredients are considered to be "household hazardous waste (HHW)," and require special disposal. Included in this category are paints, cleaners, oils, batteries and pesticides. When these are simply poured down the drain or tossed in the trash, they can pollute both the environment and our drinking water. According to the Clean ... read more

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Stay Put!

Ashley Schiller, September 9th, 2009

Fact The average North American vacation will cost $244 per day for two people for lodging and meals, according to the American Automobile Association. Add some kids and airfare, and a 10-day vacation could easily jump to $10,000. To cut back in tight economic times, many are opting for a staycation, during which one stays at home or takes ... read more

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Gettin’ Boxy

Jennifer Berry, November 12th, 2008

Fact Cardboard is used to ship 90 percent of all products in the U.S. It's a sturdy mainstay that's easily reused and recycled. Non-toxic and biodegradable, recycled cardboard takes 25 percent less energy to manufacture products than the use of virgin materials to make new cardboard. Get Started Recycle your cardboard at home by adding it to your compost pile. Make ... read more

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Gift Boxes Galore

Jennifer Berry, November 12th, 2008

Fact Gift boxes are very handy for oddly shaped presents that are difficult to wrap or soft items (like clothing) that would cause wrapping paper to tear or wrinkle. While gift boxes can make gift wrap a snap, they're often tossed aside without much thought. Typically made from cardboard or paperboard, they are versatile and often recyclable. Get Started If you're going ... read more

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Bag It Up

Jennifer Berry, November 12th, 2008

Fact Paper gift bags with handles were introduced commercially in 1987, and according to Hallmark research and sales history, they have been the top-selling way consumers wrap gifts since 2002. Ninety eight percent of consumers say they wrap gifts during the holidays. Get Started Reuse your gift bags as much as you can. Buy generic patterns and colors that can work for ... read more

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Green Wrapping

Raquel Fagan, October 20th, 2008

Fact Over the holiday season, Americans generate 5 million more pounds of waste per year. Wrapping paper and shopping bags account for 4 million pounds of that extra waste, and that doesn't even count all the birthday, anniversary and wedding gifts that we wrap throughout the year. Get Started Keep your gift wrapping rip-free, and you can reuse it for many occasions ... read more

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Bounce Back

Raquel Fagan, October 20th, 2008

Fact The average household runs 392 loads of laundry a year. As of January 2007, the U.S. Department of Energy requires washers to use 21 percent less energy. This, combined with earth-friendly detergents, may be a step in the right direction, but what about your dryer sheets? Used to help remove static cling, these little sheets can pack quite a ... read more

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Ink Outside the Box

Raquel Fagan, October 20th, 2008

Fact The average toner cartridge is composed of 40 percent plastic, 40 percent metal and smaller amounts of rubber, paper, foam and toner. It takes one gallon of oil to make a single toner cartridge. An easy way to reduce production is to have your cartridges refilled when they’re empty. Some companies now re-manufacture ink cartridges. Of the materials that ... read more

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Bottle It Up

Raquel Fagan, October 20th, 2008

Fact While plastic bottle recycling hit an all-time high in 2009 at 31 percent, there are still many ways to reduce plastic waste. Get Started A small investment in a reusable bottle upfront can save over the long run. Use your reusable bottles at the gym, the office or around the house. Cut a plastic water bottle in half and use the bottom ... read more

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Sealed and Delivered

Raquel Fagan, October 20th, 2008

Fact The U.S. Postal Service delivers more than 212 billion pieces of mail each year. That’s billions of envelopes used! Almost all are single use, and some even include additional envelopes that are often thrown away. Get Started Do you really need new envelopes? Use old calendar or magazine pictures to build your own. Take apart an envelope to use as a ... read more

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