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One of the worst ways to waste gas when driving your car is to accelerate quickly when the red light turns green. When you use your foot like it's a solid piece of lead, all you really gain in time savings is a few seconds. Slowly accelerating and getting to the desired speed saves gas, and you will get to your destination in just about the same...Read more

Tired of fast fashion and the waste that comes from overflowing closets? Try adopting the “3-3-3” rule when it comes to getting dressed. This trend involves keeping just three tops, three bottoms and three pairs of shoes. With these pieces, you can create a wide variety of looks without the stress of constantly trying to stay on-trend. ...Read more

It might be pretty and sparkly, but it’s best to avoid decorating your Christmas tree with tinsel. Tinsel is made from plastic that’s impossible to recycle and extremely difficult to remove once the holidays are over. Just take a look at trees set out for collection -- tinsel is often still clinging everywhere. These tinsel-covered trees can...Read more

Houseplants must have enough sunlight to thrive. But how can you tell if they are getting too much or too little light? The answer is simple: Let the plants tell you. If the plant is leaning toward sunlight, stops producing flowers or has leaves that curl upward, it is in need of more light. If you see brown spots, yellowing leaves or the leaves...Read more

An average household of four people uses about 12,000 gallons of water every year doing laundry. Cutting down on your washing machine’s water usage can help with water conservation and save you money. One of the easiest switches to make is to avoid the permanent-press cycle, which uses about 5 gallons of water during the extra rinse. And if ...Read more

Here’s another reason to quit drinking bottled water: It’s often polluted with plastic particles. Scientists recently tested a variety of national-brand bottled waters and found that 93% of them were contaminated with plastic. The plastic didn’t come from polluted water sources, but from the actual packaging to make the bottled water. When...Read more

When buying pre-bagged organic produce at the supermarket, not every bag is the same. For instance, if you are purchasing a pre-bagged 5-pound sack of organic apples, not all of the bags will weigh exactly 5 pounds. In fact, most states only require that the bags meet a minimum weight, which means some bags of produce will weigh more than others...Read more

There’s no need to buy shredded paper or gift-bag filler from a store when you can easily make your own. Older paper shredders are great for turning scrap paper or junk mail into filler. You can also invest in a pair of shredder scissors, which let you manually create long paper strips. Use the homemade paper fill to cushion fruit in gift ...Read more

Have you ever seen an Instagram post about a dog or cat up for adoption, a charity doing good work, or a tip to help reduce someone’s carbon footprint? Don’t just watch it -- like it. The more likes a post receives, the more likely Instagram is to show it to a wider audience. Higher engagement signals that the post is valuable and popular, ...Read more