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Recycle Everything – Recycling Tips

Norman F — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:00:04 +0000

Last Update: 1/18/2025 Before Considering Recycling Lets get real, recycling is the last resort for getting rid of waste. The vast majority of items do not get recycled. Plastics break down into microplastics that pollute our environment and animals. We’ve grown to understand that REDUCE is far more important. We should instead: Avoid single use […]

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Repairing Broken Electronics is Green

Norman F — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 08:00:18 +0000

Electronics eventually break down. The dilemma is then repair or replace the item. If you item is under warranty, the decision is easy – get it fixed. Recycling electronics does not address the issue. China stopped taking our waste Irresponsible recyclers add to toxic waste problem Fix, do not replace Remember that many credit cards […]

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Costco Inkjet Cartridge Refill Service – Discount Ink Cartridges

Norman F — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 08:00:47 +0000

Many of us have Inkjet Printers that require expensive ink cartridges. They seem to run out fast or dry out after periods of inactivity. Here are some tips to fight back. Inkjet Cartridges Get more Expensive In September 2016, HP issued a software update to various printers that PREVENTS them from using non HP Ink! […]

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New Method Green Pouch packaging for Refills

Norman F — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:00:27 +0000

Method has a new way of packaging refill products such as their foaming hand wash refill and their laundry detergent, and dish soap. They use a pouch with easy pour spout that they claim uses 83% less footprint than a rigid plastic bottle. It uses less plastic, energy, and water. Refills are in widespread use […]

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Energy Upgrade California (EUC) Rebates – PG&E, SCE, SDGE

Norman F — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 08:00:19 +0000

Seasons are changing, just in time for a crazy good rebate on air conditioners, heaters, insulation, and more. A very lucrative, new limited time California energy efficiency rebate is available where you can receive rebates from Energy Upgrade California program. PG&E, SCE, San Diego Gas & Electric – SDG&E, or BVE are covered by their […]

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Recycle Cell Phones, Recycle Electronics, Recycle Computer Equipment Responsibly – Canon and Sony Electronics Trade-in program

Norman F — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:00:26 +0000

Last Updates: 10/10/2018 China Doesn’t Want our Trash Anymore! In July 2017, China filed notice with the TWO that it plans to limit entry of foreign waste. This means that scrap and other recycling will be imported far less in the future. As the top producer of waste, the US will have to find a […]

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Eco Friendly Compostable Dog Waste Disposal – Natural Pet Food

Norman F — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 07:00:26 +0000

Dog waste is a public health issue. Keeping parks and streets clean is an important problem that needs to be addressed daily. Our dog needs to use these bags one to two times each day. Over the lifetime of the average dog, we will uses 5,000 of these. Multiply that by the number of dogs […]

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Stop Junk Mail, Stop Direct Marketing, Stop Robocalls Today

Norman F — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 07:00:24 +0000

Annoying and wasteful. Junk e-mail wastes natural resources, everything from paper to plastic to fuel to get the mail into your mailbox. It is critical to limit the amount of junk mail you receive. The Direct Marketing Association allows you to opt out of receiving unsolicited commercial mail and e-mail. Stop Junk Mail.org has an […]

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Ortho Home Defense MAX Green pesticide alternatives – Roundup herbicide alternatives

Norman F — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 07:00:43 +0000

Last Update: 2/2/2017 The weed killer Roundup is facing lawsuits over claims that it gave people cancer, non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I saw a newspaper article with lawyers looking for more victims. The lawyers base their cancer lawsuit claims on a 2015 report from the International Agency for Research on cancer, IARC – a division of the […]

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Vitamin Water Nutrition Controversy – Is it good for you? plus Vitamin Water zero vs Coconut Water

Norman F — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 07:00:28 +0000

Everyone now knows: The consumption of sugar-sweetened drink is among the world’s strongest risk factors for obesity, some studies showing up to a 60% increased risk of obesity in children, for each daily serving of this poison. Is Vitamin Water a low calorie nutritious drink or a virtual soda-like drink in disguise? Is it good for you? […]

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