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Easy green tips: Paper, plastic or neither?

Being Eco-friendly can sometimes be very expensive and a daunting task but here are some easy green tips.


Breathing easy indoors

Buy an air purifier like the AirPod this neat device can clean 45 cubic feet of air a minute and runs on less then than 5 watts while other devices require 40 or more watts of power. If you can't afford a device like this you can also keep certain plants in your house that help clean and improve indoor air. These plants include English ivy, peace lily, and bamboo palm

Green Laundry

An Energy Star marked washer can save you over a hundred dollars on your utility bills. This is because they use mearly half the water of standard washers while still maintaining the same washing capacity. A cheaper way to go green while doing your laundry is to avoid using aerosol or squirt bottle type stain removers and stick to roll on instead since while spraying these products a good amount doesn't end up on the clothes it ends up in the air.

Green Tech

Thanks to The Solio a small device that unfolds to reveal three small solorpanels that can charge your ipod and many other connectors your can charge nearly any hand held electronic including digital cameras, PDAs, cellphones, and more.

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    The answer to the grocery store bagger's question, "Paper or Plastic" requires an entirely more complex analysis before an

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    A very simple way to "go green" is with your choice of shopping bags. We all go shopping; some of us more than others, and

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    by Gage Sandlin

    Being Eco-friendly can sometimes be very expensive and a daunting task but here are some easy green tips.


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