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Jul 30, 2009

American phone books take up 650,000 tons of paper and take up two million cubic yards of landfill space per year. Much water and electricity also go into the production of phone books.The fibers of p ...

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Jul 29, 2009

Reuse those old poly garment bags from dry cleaners. Instead of just discarding those poly bags, considering making them into something useful.Use them for trash liners - Carefully slip them off the ...

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May 9, 2009

Want to be able to take a water filtration system with you everywhere you go? Well, that's where NANO Carbon comes in.Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a homemade water filter with NANO ...

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Apr 10, 2009

Stop throwing out the rolls when the paper towels are gone. There are dozens of good uses for them.You Will Need* Empty paper rolls* ImaginationStep 1. Make gift boxesTurn them into gift boxes. Paper ...

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Mar 22, 2009

Don't throw away those ripped or saggy nylons! There are tons of useful things you can do with them. You Will Need * Old pantyhose and tights * ImaginationYou can use them in the garden, strain ...

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Mar 8, 2009

Save that last slice of pizza! You can reheat it in its own container, using the sun's power. Turn a pizza box into a solar oven.You Will Need * A large pizza box * A ruler * A black marker ...

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Feb 26, 2009

W.H. Auden wrote, "Thousands have lived without love, not one without water." Indeed, the average American home uses 140 to 170 gallons of water every day. Cut that in half with some water-saving tips ...

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Jan 30, 2009

If you can make yourself a cup of tea just by turning on your faucet, you need to lower your water heater. You'll help the planet and save money on your heating bills.You Will Need:* A meat thermomete ...

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Jan 22, 2009

Have a computer too old to sell? A hopelessly dated phone? Don't just toss them into the garbage, where they will leach toxic materials into the soil and water. Recycle them. You need to research recy ...

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Jan 5, 2009

With apologies to the opera singers among us, there's almost nothing we do in a shower that can't be done in a few minutes less. Conserve water, save time and keep life exciting by showering in less t ...