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Recycling Clothes: 4 Fun Ways To Recycle Clothing That Is Too Worn To Be Donated

When I’m cleaning out my closet (which is a task I don’t do as often as I should!), recycling the clothes I no longer need or wish to wear is something I do to try and stay as environmentally friendly...

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5 Easy Ways To Go Green While Driving In Your Car

Everyone’s going green these days — even in the car. The rise of flex fuel, environmentally friendly cars has helped millions of Americans go the extra mile in keeping our planet a little greener....

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DIY Storage Organizers: Simple Ways To Get Organized Without Spending A Dime!

From the ‘Now why didn’t I think of that?’ file… The following tips stem from a segment I saw on Live with Kelly & Michael the other day. These are some of the best ideas I’ve seen for getting...

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4 Cool Ideas For Recycling Glass Insulators From Telephone Poles And Power Poles

Remember when telephone poles had colorful glass insulators atop their cross arms? These days, most telephone poles have either silicone or ceramic insulators, and many people are recycling the...

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How To Recycle Toys: 5 Fun Ways To Give Old Toys A New Life

I grew up relatively spoiled, I must admit. Though I was raised in a middle income household, my collection of toys looked fit for a prince, and boy did I enjoy playing with everything in my room....

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Computer DIY: How To Remove An Old Hard Drive & Use It As An External Hard Drive

Ever wondered how to recycle hard drive parts from your computer? I had to find this out for myself after a very sorrowful incident one night. I had a mug of coffee in one hand and my trusty Dell...

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Reusing Old Bedding: 4 Fun & Practical Ways To Reuse Bed Sheets

If you’re like me, you probably have about a half-dozen old bed sheets that haven’t seen the light of day for years. I’ve been trying to find some creative (and practical) ways to reuse those sheets —...

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30 Fun Ways To Reuse Gift Wrap: Creative, Practical & Downright Crafty Ideas...

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or meandering through the wintertime holiday season, if you’re surprising loved ones or friends with gifts, then your shopping list most likely includes gift wrap....

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Recycling A 1980s Kitchen: Green DIY Ideas To Make An Old Kitchen Look...

My fiancée and I just began renting a condominium in Central Florida. We are thrilled to have found a bargain in a great community, but the old 1980s kitchen we are inheriting as tenants of this condo...

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Green Anniversary Gift Ideas: Traditional Anniversary Gifts With An...

A while back, I wrote a post about green anniversary gifts and the one that I gave my love during our first anniversary – poo paper. Well, it was our paper anniversary! Not only did she love the green...

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Easy Fall Foliage Recycling Ideas: Ways To Reuse Autumn’s Colorful Leaves At...

When autumn comes and the fall foliage begins changing color, that usually means its time to break the rake out and start bagging up tons of fallen leaves. Must read: 7 Easier Ways To Rake Leaves… And...

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ReLeaf Leaf Scoops Make Raking Leaves Fun & Recycling Leaves Easy

I spent some of my weekend raking leaves, which is something many of us have to do after our trees have put on their beautiful displays of fall colors. Even though I generally enjoy outdoor time...

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5 Recycled Art Projects And Gift Ideas Using Old Magazines, Newspapers &...

I walked home the other day and found a phone book at my door. As a kid, I actually used to read them for the advertising. (I had an interest in marketing.) Now, I recycle them. Come to think about it,...

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Go Beyond Just Drinking Green Coffee! 4 Eco Friendly Ideas For Your K-Cups,...

Guess what? Green coffee is a “thing.” No, I’m not talking about unroasted green coffee beans, which pack several health benefits. When I talk about drinking green coffee, I’m referring to the...

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5 Unique (And Fun!) Recycling Ideas That Take The ‘Chore’ Out Of Recycling At...

Does recycling sometimes seem like a chore? Having to remember what you can and probably shouldn’t just toss out in a regular trash bin, knowing where those recyclable items need to be disposed of, and...

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Top 10 Green Jobs: Careers That Can Help Save Our Planet

The market for green jobs is flourishing these days. More and more people are turning down the white-collar corner office for a green-collar job that helps the nation adapt to the growing move ever...

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Free Materials For DIY Projects: Where To Get Free Pallets, Barrels,...

Want free materials for DIY recycling projects, arts & crafts, gardening, landscaping projects, etc? You’d be surprised how many DIY crafting and recycling items you can get for free — but you’ve...

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See Why An Automatic Car Wash Is More Ecofriendly Than Washing Your Car At...

I’ve finally started using an automatic car wash… While I love the weekend morning ritual of plopping bucket-fulls of sudsy, soapy water on my car and scrubbing the week’s grime away, I’ve learned that...

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Certifications To Look For When Buying Eco Friendly Furniture For Your Home –...

I’m hearing a lot about green furniture these days, but I really didn’t think much about it until I set out to buy a new couch for my home. While I’m a pretty eco-friendly guy, I never realized just...

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Ecofriendly Holiday Tips: How Recycle Christmas Trees, Plants, Flowers & More

I love the holidays, but I also love Earth. That's why I recycle Christmas trees, flowers & other organic materials that I use for Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas. Here's how...

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