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Home Improvement

Posted: 10.06.09 | Tagged: decorating, home, reuse
flower-drawer-60x60Learn how to decorate your home using what you already have — and without spending a dime. Read more

The Do It Yourself Car Owner

Posted: 10.12.09 | Tagged: home, recycling, waste
car-repair-60x60Tired of the paying your mechanic? With a little determination and a lot of patience, it is possible to repair your own car with recycled supplies. Find out how. Read more

Ghoulish and Green Halloween Decorations

Posted: 10.15.09 | Tagged: decorating, holiday, home
pumpkin-decoration-60x60Looking to scare up some green décor for Halloween? Here's how to make easy, ingenious crafts from natural or recycled materials. Kids will love helping to decorate your lair with these spooky spiders, shrunken heads, bats, ghosts, and more. Read more

Q & A: Eco-Friendly Paints

Posted: 10.19.09 | Tagged: decorating, home
painting-green-60x60"Green" paint refers to more than the color. What to look for from an eco-friendly paint.
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3 Innovative Ideas for Plastic Baggies

Posted: 10.21.09 | Tagged: food, home, reuse
ziploc-bag-60x60It's hard to completely eliminate plastic baggies from your pantry. Here are three easy and ingenious ways to stretch the life of your sandwich bags. Read more

Organizing Art Supplies

Posted: 10.27.09 | Tagged: back-to-school, home, parenting, reuse | (1)
art-supplies-60x60Organizing your home does not need to be a costly endeavor. Shop your own recycling bin to find useful items that help reduce crayon clutter. Read more

Ready, Set, Swap!

Posted: 10.28.09 | Tagged: clothing, home, parenting, reuse | (3)
clothing-swap-60x60There's a new way to save money and help the planet: clothing swaps. Learn why these events are all the rage and what you'll need to host your own. Read more

It’s (Energy) Audit Time

Posted: 11.02.09 | Tagged: energy-saving, home, remodeling
energy-meter-60x60Have you ever been curious about how much energy your home consumes? Consider hiring a professional energy auditor to help you determine how to curb your home’s carbon emissions. Read more

Q & A: Water Heaters

Posted: 11.04.09 | Tagged: appliances, energy-saving, home
water-heater-60x60There's nothing quite like a hot shower on a crisp fall day. But the warm water that provides you comfort just might be draining the planet. Get the scoop on energy-efficient water heaters. Read more

Q & A: Eco Bedding

Posted: 11.12.09 | Tagged: energy-saving, home
wool-blanket-60x60Keep warm this winter with covers Mother Nature herself would love. A guide to natural and organic blankets and comforters. Read more

Sustainable Seafood

Posted: 11.23.09 | Tagged: groceries, health, home, kitchen
fish-60x60It's all so confusing: eat this fish but not that fish. It can be daunting to try and discern what seafood is best for you-and least harmful to the planet. But we can help you learn how to choose the healthiest fish. Read more

Crawling to a Cleaner Home

Posted: 11.25.09 | Tagged: cleaning, health, home
baby-crawling-60x60 Seventh Generation, a RecycleBank Rewards Partner, talks to us about their campaign to rid your home of toxic chemicals. Read more

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, What’s the Greenest Christmas Tree of All?

Posted: 11.30.09 | Tagged: holiday, home, recycling, waste | (1)
christmas-tree-60x60Is there such a thing as an eco-friendly Christmas tree? Read on to find how the traditional choices stack up and what you can do to minimize your tree's carbon footprint. Read more

Can You Recycle Bottle Caps?

Posted: 12.02.09 | Tagged: home, recycling, reuse | (7)
bottle-caps-60x60You probably already place your plastic and glass bottles in the recycling bin, but what becomes of the bottle cap? We've got the answer. Read more

Q & A: Green Greeting Cards

Posted: 12.02.09 | Tagged: Gifts, holiday, home, waste
holiday-card-60x60Appease your green guilt by finding the most eco-friendly holiday cards on the market. Here's how. Read more

For Your Consideration: Used Cookware

Posted: 12.07.09 | Tagged: holiday, home, kitchen, savings
used-pan-60x60The ingredients are expensive enough—do you really need that springform pan set as well? Read more

Guide to Greener Fabrics

Posted: 12.08.09 | Tagged: energy-saving, home, savings
cotton-plant-60x60How to choose low-impact materials when shopping for blankets, sheets, towels, curtains, clothing, pillows, bags and more. Read more

Q & A: Holiday LEDs

Posted: 12.10.09 | Tagged: energy-saving, holiday, home
led-rope-lights-60x60Considering trading up to LED lights this holiday? Learn the basics of this new lighting trend, and find out where you can properly dispose of your old ones. Read more

Uncommon Goods

Posted: 12.11.09 | Tagged: Gifts, holiday, home, savings
uncommon-goods-60x60Give a gift with impact: check out the cool eco-friendly items at the website of this RecycleBank Reward Partner. Read more

Green Up Your Storage

Posted: 01.04.10 | Tagged: home, recycling, reuse, savings | (5)
woven-baskets-60x60If your New Year's resolution is to get organized and conquer the clutter in your home, you don't need to invest in pricey plastic containers. Here's how to repurpose items you already own-including things from your recycling bin-into handy storage solutions. Read more

Black, White and Very Repurposeful

Posted: 01.06.10 | Tagged: cleaning, home, reuse | (7)
newspaper-five-stack-60x60Did you know you can use newspaper for more than just reading news? Find five aha uses for the paper that's out of date, but not out of use. Read more

Q & A: Organic Dry Cleaning

Posted: 01.07.10 | Tagged: cleaning, health, home
dry-cleaned-shirts-60x60Confused about all the new dry cleaners popping up in your neighborhood? Let us help you learn the do's and don'ts of earth-friendly dry cleaning. Read more

Recycling Q & A: Milk Cartons

Posted: 01.12.10 | Tagged: home, kitchen, paper, recycling | (26)
milk-carton-60x60Half gallon milk cartons are made of paper but the pour-easy spouts are plastic. Where should you place an empty one? Read more

Finding the Right Wood

Posted: 01.12.10 | Tagged: home, remodeling, renovation, shopping
wood-construction-60x60There's nothing quite like having a hardwood floor in your home. But which woods are best for you, and which do the least amount of damage to the planet? Read NRDC Simple Steps' guide to find out. Read more

Recycling Cooking Oil

Posted: 01.27.10 | Tagged: home, kitchen, recycling | (8)
cooking-oil-60x60It's easy to guzzle oil in the car and even in the kitchen. Learn how to properly get rid of that grease. Read more

Recycling Q&A: Junk Mail

Posted: 02.01.10 | Tagged: home, paper, recycling | (15)
junk-mail-60x60We might want to throw bulk mail straight into the trash, but can it go in the recycling bin? Read more

10 LOVE-ly Ideas

Posted: 02.03.10 | Tagged: Gifts, holiday, home, seasonal | (2)
valentines-day-wrap-60x60Valentine's Day doesn't have to mean a box of commercially produced chocolates or an expensive dinner out. Get inspired with these ten meaningful ideas.
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Q&A: Winterize Your Home

Posted: 02.05.10 | Tagged: energy-saving, home, remodeling, renovation
winterizing-60x60Don't waste money heating your home this winter. Follow these simple steps to keep the cold out and your heating bill down. Read more

5 Ways to Plan Better Meals

Posted: 02.09.10 | Tagged: food, groceries, home, kitchen
Salmon MealFollow a few simple tips to learn the secrets of healthy eating. Bonus: You'll save time, money and even help the planet. Read more

Moving On Up

Posted: 02.11.10 | Tagged: energy-saving, home, money

Moving On UpMoving can be a headache, but it shouldn't put a strain on the environment. Follow these four tips to green your transition. Read more

How to Extend the Life of Your Kitchenware

Posted: 02.24.10 | Tagged: home, kitchen, lifecycle, savings | (1)

sharpening-knife-60x60By choosing kitchenware wisely and keeping your items in tip-top shape, you can extend the life of your products. Read more

Q&A: Fireplaces

Posted: 02.24.10 | Tagged: Energy-savings, home, savings | (1)
fireplace-60x60Learn how a fireplace can save you energy and money. Read more

Conserve and Renew: Making Green Energy Affordable

Posted: 02.25.10 | Tagged: energy-saving, home, savings
wind-turbines-60x60With a little forethought, you can make the switch over to renewable power without boosting your energy bill. Read more

Recycling Q & A: Cleaning Products

Posted: 02.24.10 | Tagged: cleaning, home, recycling
bottles-template-60x60Water bottles are a no brainer, but can you recycle those jugs of household cleaners? Read more

Matters of the Heart

Posted: 03.29.10 | Tagged: food, groceries, health, home, kitchen
heart-template_60x60It's no secret that the heart holds the key to our overall health, but is it possible to care for it without hurting the planet? Absolutely. Find out how by reading these ten tips for a healthier heart. Read more

Home Green Home

Posted: 06.01.10 | Tagged: health, home, shopping | (1)
nature_made-healthy_home-60x60Healthy home, happy planet: learn a few no-fuss tips to keep a healthy home that even Mother Nature would love. Read more

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