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Easy Ways to be a Green Pet Owner
252012
We spend a lot of time making sure the human members of our families are doing their part for the environment, but what about when it comes to our four-legged friends? By making a few adjustments, you can start being an eco-friendly pet owner—it’s simple and frequently saves money in the long run! Read on for our tips for easy ways to start being a green pet owner.
Adopt, Spay, and Neuter
- If you’re in the market for a pet, adopt instead of going through a breeder. It’s a simple way to make a big impact. When you adopt, you both give a home to an animal in need and free up space for the shelter to take in another animal. In addition to shelters, many independent rescue groups can help you find a particular breed or personality type that suits ... More
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6 Green Spring Cleaning Tips
112012
The leaves are back on the trees, daffodils are coming out—it’s springtime. But with the welcome return of good weather comes the dreaded spring cleaning. This year, mix up your old routine and be a green spring cleaning machine with our environmentally friendly tips on how to declutter and clean.
1. Do the hanger trick
Spring cleaning is a good time to reevaluate your closet. If you’re like most of us, you have a few too many clothes and you don’t wear them all—but how do you decide what stays and what goes? Try this trick: Hang all of your clothes up, making sure all of the hanger hooks are facing the same direction. Any time you wear something, turn the hanger hook around so it faces the opposite direction. After the end of the month, look at what ... More
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Green Ways to Clean Your Bathroom Top to Bottom
82012
When it’s time to clean the bathroom, it’s natural to reach for the heavy hitters in your cleaning arsenal. After all, the bathroom is a high-traffic and high-germ area. The only problem is most common cleaners contain harsh chemicals that cause indoor air pollution and can be harmful to your health.
The good news is it’s easy to swap out your harsh cleaning supplies with green ones. Even better is that to do this you won’t have to go any farther than your kitchen. Just by keeping baking soda, white vinegar, and lemon juice on hand, you’ll be able to take care of the majority of your cleaning needs. Read on for how to use these natural products to clean your entire bathroom.
Toilets
To start, pour 1 cup of vinegar into the toilet and let it sit ... More
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