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Who knew? Time magazine reported that meal kits that are delivered to your home may not be as bad for the environment as you think. These kits significantly cut down on food waste, since they are designed to use every ingredient in the package to make the meals. The trick is to find a meal kit brand that uses recyclable and biodegradable ...Read more

If you crack a lot of eggs, there's something you can do with the shells to help our feathered friends. Because female birds are drained of calcium when they are laying eggs, they love to find eggshells and consume them for all of the nutritional benefits. The National Audubon Society suggests that before you put chicken eggshells out, they need...Read more

One of the perks of traveling to and staying at seaside destinations is the wide variety of fresh, tasty seafood that is available at local restaurants. When you eat at these establishments, ask about locally caught seafood before ordering. While many restaurants have a wide variety to meet customer choices, it's the local stuff that's traveled ...Read more

Do you have wireless internet streaming all over the house 24 hours a day, seven days a week? Make the pledge to turn off your wireless router each and every night to cut down on electricity use and to help preserve the life of your router. Need one more reason? Many health experts believe wireless signals can also emit potentially harmful ...Read more

If you have access to Wi-Fi when using your smartphone, use it. Wi-Fi consumes less energy than cellular data like 4G and 5G because it requires less power to transmit data to a nearby router. Cellular networks rely on energy-intensive cell towers, which can use up to twice as much energy. Using Wi-Fi can also extend your phone's battery life, ...Read more

Have a little leftover club soda or sparkling water? Don't toss it down the drain; give it to your houseplants instead! Yes, the bubbly water is hydrating for thirsty plants, and the fizzy stuff can help them thrive. The carbon dioxide and minerals in carbonated water are beneficial to plants. When the roots of the plants drink up the water, it ...Read more

Salmon can be a heart-healthy addition to your diet, but not all fillets are created equal. Some varieties can contain higher levels of chemicals, heavy metals and other contaminants. When shopping, look for "wild-caught Alaskan" salmon rather than "farm-raised." Scientists have found that wild salmon generally contains lower levels of ...Read more

When it comes to storing citrus, there's one simple step that can extend the lifespan of the fruit from about one week to nearly four: Keep it in the refrigerator. Citrus fruits like lemons, oranges and grapefruit thrive in a cool environment with good airflow, making the crisper drawer an ideal place to store them. While a bowl of fruit on the ...Read more