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6 Simple Ways to Green Your Dinner

John Platt, June 17, 2013

Food is life, but how much does it really cost?

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How to Recycle Those Old VHS Tapes

John Platt, June 17, 2013

Still have a bunch of old VHS movies in your closet? Find someone who can still use them, and recycle the rest.

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Outdoor Play Cuts ADHD Symptoms

John Platt, June 17, 2013

Children with ADHD who play outdoors among trees, grass and nature experience fewer symptoms, a new study shows.

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Off-Grid Networking Connects People With Living Spaces

John Platt, June 10, 2013

Interested in going off the grid? A new service can help you connect with others who have already made the leap or who are also considering it.

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Save Energy (and Money) this Summer with these Tips from the EPA

John Platt, June 03, 2013

It's getting warmer every day, and for many, that means higher home cooling costs.

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5 Ways to Use Less Energy While Watching TV

John Platt, June 03, 2013

How many hours a day do you spend watching TV? Two, three, four? More?

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Five Ways to Cut Your Junk Mail

John Platt, June 03, 2013

According to the US Postal Service itself, the average family gets 848 pieces of junk mail per year. You can cut that dramatically in just a few steps.

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Worknight in Hastings' Sand Coulee Prairie

Patrick Murphy, May 31, 2013

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Fight Global Warming by Blocking Spam

John Platt, May 20, 2013

Everyone hates spam email, but here's a reason to despise it even more: it's contributing to global warming.

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Five Energy Vampires in Your Home

John Platt, May 14, 2013

What's an energy vampire? It's a device that uses electricity even when you are not using it. It keeps sucking energy from the wall (not to mention your wallet), and that drain is a pain in the neck for the environment.

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