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Going Green at Home

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Greenhouse gases, carbon footprints, and pollution are the result of humans on the earth. Reversing these changes to save the world is a big undertaking, but if everyone pitches in, it can be done. Start by going green at home.

Create a Green Home

  • How to Go Green at Home

    Even the smallest of actions can have lasting environmental effects. Going green at home gives people the opportunity to reduce their impact on the environment and to Read More

  • How to Conserve Energy

    Energy costs are through the roof, with the average energy bill running as much as double what it did just a year or two ago. Even if your utility bills are reasonable, Read More

  • How to Harvest Rainwater

    Concerned about the amount of scarce water you and your family go through every day? When you stop and think about it, we've got a reliable supply of clean, inexpensive Read More

  • How to Make a Solar Panel

    Solar cells convert the energy of the sun into electricity. By using items commonly found in the home or your local hardware store, you can make a solar panel to Read More

  • How to Make Home Recycling Easy

    Mention the word "recycling" and many people immediately think "hassle." Recycling does not have to be a hassle for your family. There are a variety of ways to make home Read More

  • How to Recycle Plastic

    The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has set a national goal to recycle 25 percent of our national waste. Some plastics can be recycled through curbside recycling, Read More

  • How to Save Water and Money at Home

    We’re all aware of the need to conserve water, both for our pocketbooks and for the environment. In many areas of the country, growing populations and limited nearby water Read More

  • How to Save Money on Your Water Bill

    With the ever increasing prices on everything from oil, to gas, to groceries, it is always good to find new ways to cut costs in any way possible. Here are just a few easy Read More

  • How to Save Money by Going Green at Home

    Everybody knows that going green can help save the planet. Did you know that it can actually help save you money, as well? Here is how you can save green by going green at Read More

  • How to Plan a Green Home Remodeling Project

    As concern about the environment and energy use rises, more of us are concerned about the impact of our actions. Individual actions can add up to have important positive Read More

Recycle and Reuse

  • How to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

    Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Three little words make a big difference for the environment, so much so that many environmental groups use them as a mantra. These three words Read More

  • How to Recycle Effectively

    More than half of all Americans have access to curbside recycling programs. Most programs take certain types of plastics, paper and glass. It's easy to set up a recycling Read More

  • How to Recycle Aluminum

    Of the 102 billion aluminum cans manufactured in 1998, 62 million were recycled. Even if your community does not have curbside recycling, you should be able to find a Read More

  • How to Recycle Glass

    Each day nearly 13 million glass jars and bottles are recycled in America, but not all types of glass can be recycled. Most soda bottles, food containers, beer, wine, and Read More

  • How to Teach Kids to Recycle

    It is never too early to learn how to contribute to saving our planet. Kids are eager to learn so it's a great time to teach them to recycle. Follow these simple guidelines Read More

  • How to Find a Recycle Center

    Recycling is great for conserving the world's resources and for keeping our landfills clear of reusable items. Good recycling habits are easy to get into and when you have Read More

  • How to Recycle Silver

    Silver can be found in photographic waste, electrical and electronic scrap, jewelry and coinage. Since silver is a natural resource and is used for many different things, Read More

  • How to Recycle Motor Oil

    Once used oil is properly recycled, it can be turned into fuel oils or used as a raw material for the refining and petrochemical industries. Used oil can be recycled at Read More

  • How to Recycle CDs

    Unwanted compact discs (CDs) typically receive a final resting place in a landfill because most recycling centers don't accept CDs or DVDs. However, this trash can become a Read More

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