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A Better Way to Dump Your Junk

cellphoneOld computers, cell phones, tv's, toys and those pesky gallon cans of paint... we all have it-- junk. But don't just toss it out. The folks at Consumer Reports have come up with a helpful guide to get you clutter free.

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Hippest Ways To Go Green

1256827042673-357255759There was a time when being green meant hippies and Birkenstocks. Now however, if you're not buying or wearing green-- you're just not in style. Today's green products are just too cool to ignore.

 

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Getting A Green Job

recycling-symbol-green-arrowsMore and more people are looking to make some green by getting a green job. Here's how to land a gig with an eco-friendly business.

 

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Writing Green

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These days most of us spend more time tapping on computer keys than pushing a pen-- but the pen is getting an eco-makeover. Will these new pens tempt you to turn of your computer and get back to writing the old-fashioned way?

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Shoes For A Cause

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By Jenny Farley

How may pairs of shoes do you have? Seriously, take an minute and go count them.

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Ditch The Baggie

In the 1950’s and 60’s moms wrapped sandwiches is wax paper. Fast-forward a few decades and most parents don’t even buy wax paper anymore. Instead, they rely on the convenience of plastic bags. But that convenience comes with a price. Plastic bags are not biodegradable and sit in landfills for years.

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Say Goodbye to Your Trash

Not to be mistaken with a trash compactor (which just compresses garbage), this machine actually reduces the amount of waste you put into a landfill.

 

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A Better Bottle of Wine

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Sitting in your office at 4pm with countless projects to finish and a dinner party to attend in three hours? Don't forget to pick up a nice bottle of wine on the way. Tasteful, yes. Original, no. Looking for a lush hostess gift under $25, beyond the standard bottle of Merlot?

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