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Stop Drops: How to Find and Fix Leaking Pipes

Feb 27, 2015 11:29AM

Water leaks can damage homes and silently siphon money out of household budgets, but there are simple ways to detect and fix them.

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Forward Leap: Batteries that Last 1,000 Years

Jan 30, 2015 11:19AM

Pine resin and alfalfa seeds are components of a Swedish chemical product that could enable lithium-ion batteries to be recharged for a millennium.

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Greenwashing Conundrum: Biodegradable Plastic Bags Are a Hoax

Jan 30, 2015 11:19AM

Plastic bags are being marketed as “biodegradable” or “oxodegradable” on scant evidence, says the Federal Trade Commission.

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Eco-Fireplace Tips: Best Ways to Enjoy Greener Indoor and Outdoor Fires

Jan 30, 2015 11:18AM

Low-emission, petroleum-free cordwood made out of compressed sawdust, nutshells and even olive pits is a good first step to ecologically sound fires.

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Eco Feng Shui: Tips to Bring More Positive Energy into Your Home

Jan 30, 2015 11:17AM ● By Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

Creating a harmonious feng shui-savvy environment means not only including decorative Earth elements but also eliminating toxins in cleaners and furniture.

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Eco-Friendly Floors: Sustainable Beauty Underfoot

Dec 30, 2014 01:11PM ● By Avery Mack

Eco-friendly flooring can be found in a wide range of thoughtful choices—from wood, cork and stone to linoleum or concrete.

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Water Cartons: Paper Can Easily Replace Plastic

Dec 30, 2014 12:31PM

To lower the high eco-costs of plastic water bottles, a Michigan company is boxing water in milk-type cartons.

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Toxin-Free Beauty Salons: Pure Pampering Feels Natural and Safe

Nov 26, 2014 11:37AM ● By Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

Nail polish, hair dyes and hair straighteners are typically loaded with toxic chemicals, but there are healthier alternatives.

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Bamboo Bamboozle: ‘Green’ Clothing Made with Toxic Chemicals

Nov 26, 2014 10:49AM

Most so-called bamboo clothing is rayon, manufactured with harsh chemicals and unworthy of the “green” label.

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Tweet Treats: Trim a Tree, Feed the Birds

Nov 26, 2014 10:49AM

Garnishing outdoor trees with edibles for birds helps them thrive through the cold winter.

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