Slipping Through The Cracks

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Baby, it’s cold outside … and if your house is feeling a bit drafty, your hard-earned money is flying out the window.
So grab some caulk and start sealing.
Sealing the cracks around outlets, windows, light switches and door frames can keep the cold out, the warm in and the [...]

Soy Up Those Digits

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Ladies, if you do your nails, you’ll want to read this.
I hate the smell of acetone and what it does to my skin when I want a change of color. So I went online and made a great discovery.
Soy Nail Polish Remover by Priti.
This stuff is environmentally friendly [...]

Compost Snack Bags

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Some of your favorite chips found in the snack aisle are making an impact on the environment.
Sun Chips has made a new 10½ ounce snack bags that you can put right back into the earth.
The bags are made from plants and designed to fully break down in [...]

EARTH DAY’S MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY IS CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION

Guest column by Diane Brossart, president of Valley Forward Association.
Perceptions sure have changed since our nation recognized the first Earth Day in 1970. Next month – April 22nd to be exact – will mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day as founded by former Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, who wanted to shake up the political [...]

Old Refrigerator, Free Pick Up, $30 Rebate

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Want to know a great way to score extra cash and go green at the same time? Recycle your old refrigerator or freezer and get a $30 rebate from APS.
This helps the environment in two ways, you are getting rid of your older units and recycling [...]

Juice Bar Solar Adapter

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Go green without spending a lot of green.
Recharge your portable electronic devices – cell phones, iPods, cameras and even your laptop with the power of the sun.
For just about $40 bucks, the Juice Bar solar charger gives you freedom from various adapters and cords.
It has [...]

Portable Solar Adapter

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For the green business traveler here’s a great way to recharge your iPod, GPS unit and cell phone.
For under $150 the Power Monkey-Explorer can charge your cell phone with only 6 hours of sunlight.
It comes with 10 device adapter tips, AC adapter, 4 AC adapter tips and [...]

Save Money on Dishwashing

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Here’s a green buying tip to save you money and energy.
Replace your old dishwasher with a new energy efficient one.
Did you know that 80 percent of the energy your dishwasher uses goes to heat water?
When shopping around look for features like “energy-saving” and “short-wash cycles.”
Choose a [...]

Solar Generator

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Spring break is coming up. If you’re thinking about hitting the road maybe camping or tailgate party, don’t forget the generator.
The XPower PowerPack Solar Portable Power Pack is one that’s available that’s green, light and affordable at under $200.
It has a removable solar panel [...]

Vodka To The Rescue

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Bet you didn’t know that your vodka bottle sitting in the liquor cabinet has some practical uses around your house!
If you have mold in certain areas, vodka can help you clean the air and get rid of the mold.
Fill a recycled spray bottle with some bottom-shelf vodka, spray [...]