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Recycle Drugs, Recycle Medicine – Disposing of Medicine Properly

Norman F — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:30:29 +0000

April 27, 2004 10am local time, is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The DEA is promoting this day for people to turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal. They have a local collection site locator on their website. Over 5600 sites will take back items. Several cities near me are participating with […]

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How to have a Green Halloween

Norman F — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:00:27 +0000

Having an Eco Friendly Green Halloween is more and more desirable these days. How can you green your Halloween? Buy your pumpkins, squash, and other vegetables from a local farmers market or from local sources Rent or buy your costume from used clothing stores like Goodwill. Reusing items that you already have is even better. […]

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Energy Efficient Eco Friendly Green Water Heater

Norman F — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:00:54 +0000

Looking for a new water heater? AO Smith makes the Vertex 100 water heater that is very efficient at 96% thermal efficiency. The 50-gallon Vertex delivers hot water output that exceeds a 75-gallon atmospheric gas water heater. The Vertex can deliver continuous hot water flow of over 4 gallons per minute. It has a LCD […]

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Green Eco Friendly Pest Control

Norman F — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 07:00:43 +0000

Almost everyone has to deal with pests. Whether indoor or outdoors, we need to think about eco friendly pest control or green alternatives to toxic pesticides and insecticides. The Bugman had a great list of things to do to help prevent pests. Some of the best tips: Check your outside doors. If you can see […]

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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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Save Money with Water Filtration – Non Green Bottled Water

Norman F — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 07:00:02 +0000

Noticed a couple water delivery trucks on the street and wondered why people would waste money on Water Delivery services. This is definitely a big business and generates lots of revenue for companies. We have covered how unnecessary bottled water is in the past. Water.com even touts how green they are: “And, with reusable recyclable […]

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Swimming Pool Covers to Save Money

Norman F — Tue, 17 May 2016 07:00:40 +0000

Swimming pools are major resource sinks. If you are gifted (or cursed) with a swimming pool or spa, a pool cover is an essential item. It helps improve the safety of the pool by preventing small kids from falling in and it helps reduce electrical, heating, and chemical costs. Pool covers are not substitutes for […]

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Energy Efficient Dishwashers

Norman F — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 08:00:40 +0000

We all understand the goal of getting an energy efficient dishwasher that has the Energy Star label on the Energy Efficient Dishwashers. New models used improved techniques to clean using less hot water. Many do not realize that companies do not publish water use. The Oregon Department of Energy maintains a list of dishwashers that […]

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15 Water Saving Tips – Save Water and Money

Norman F — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:00:53 +0000

Water is a very valuable commodity. Many states can no longer assume that they will get enough rain to cover their consumption needs. California and many other regions are having droughts that are lasting for several years. Mandatory cutbacks are in effect for 2015 and probably beyond. Water bills are sky high. Time to save […]

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Artificial Grass – Artificial Turf Synthetic Grass – Save Water and Money

Norman F — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:00:32 +0000

Many of us spend a lot of water, mowing, and hence money, keeping their grass green. We decided to see if moving to artificial grass would be a cheaper proposition. Some of the newer ones look pretty good. Costco even sells artificial turf. 15′ x 25′ costs $1399. Not exactly cheap but a lot […]

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