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The Positive Effect of Recycling on the Environment

Most people want to find ways to help the earth. Some do this by driving their car less often or skip buying products like plastic water bottles. It’s good to always look for new tips to live a greener lifestyle, but old habits like recycling can have just as much of a positive impact on […]

5 Tips To Help You in Your Recycling Endeavors

November 15th is America Recycles Day. It’s a day when Americans are encouraged to take the next step in their recycling endeavors. Those who don’t really recycle are urged to do so and those who do recycle are urged to do a little more. Recycling helps reduce the volume of trash going to local landfills and […]

The Green Way to Acquire ‘New’ Things

Image by asenat29 / Creative Commons Now that Christmas is over and many people have completed their inventory of the gifts and presents they received, it is time to discuss returns. If you are like most people you have probably already returned some of those gifts you either have no use for or don’t really […]

The Best Ways to Recycle Your E-Waste

Image by U.S. Army Environmental Command / Creative Commons To many, recycling e-waste ranks right up there with going to the dentist and protecting your compost pile from marauding wildlife. But leaving a 36-inch TV on the curb really is not the best way to ensure it’s going to find a safe afterlife. E-waste is […]

Weekly Greens – August 21st

Image by dorena-wm Sorry I’m little late on my ‘Weekly Greens’ edition for this week. I spent the last few days visiting with out-of-town family. It was very nice to catch up and enjoy some quality time with them. Since I’m back now, let’s get caught up on everything from eco inventions to car-sharing tips […]