Today's Green Piece

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Saturday, September 4, 2010

Reel lawn mowers are the pollution-free alternative to gas powered rotary mowers. Additionally, reel lawn mowers are more safe, more quiet, require less maintanance, and are less expensive than gas powered rotary mowers.
 

Friday, September 3, 2010

Your refrigerator is already one of the largest sources of energy consumption in your home, so consider the following tips to prevent energy waste: group items by use, not type, so you can grab what you need at once instead of searching with the door open; place frequently used items in the front, and less frequently used items in the back; don't refrigerate foods that don't need it, such as bread and potatoes; keep your fridge well stocked, but not stuffed; let warm leftovers cool on the counter before putting them in the fridge; and if you take out a few items for cooking or meal time, return them all at once, instead of as you finish using each.
 

Thursday, September 2, 2010

To combat bathroom mold, which can be harmful to your health, mix one part hydrogen peroxide (3%) with two parts water in a spray bottle and spray on areas with mold. Wait at least one hour; then rinse.
 

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

There are 63 million newspapers printed each day in the U.S. Of these, 44 million (approximately 69%) of them will be thrown away. Recycling just the Sunday papers alone would save more than 500,000 trees every week.
 

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Regular maintenance not only extends the life of your vehicle, but causes less pollution to be created and saves gas. A properly maintained vehicle, clean air filters, and inflated tires can greatly improve your vehicle's performance. Additionally, not carrying around extra weight in your trunk will increase your vehicle's fuel economy.
 

Monday, August 30, 2010

Each year, Americans throw away 138 billion straws and stirrers. Simply put your sugar and/or cream in your coffee cup first, then pour in the coffee, and it should be well mixed - no stirrer necessary.
 

Sunday, August 29, 2010

To clean the bottoms of copper lined pots and pans, spread vinegar on the bottom and sprinkle with salt.
 

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