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Study reveals potentially huge advantage of working from home

“It’s one interesting piece of the puzzle, but not the whole story.”

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Reddit users share creative and unexpected ways to get rid of old dishes

One of the most popular suggestions was to list them for free on Craigslist, Nextdoor or a Buy Nothing group, but some ideas were more creative.

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Mom shares simple, eco-friendly hack to clean the inside of your microwave

“Try this easy eco clean tip and clean your microwave in a few minutes.”

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Instagrammer shares creative hack for putting oft-discarded strawberry tops to use

Using parts of commonly discarded foods for something creative and delicious is an excellent way of preventing food waste.

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Instagrammer shares two simple hacks for removing labels from glass jars and bottles

“Tired of scrubbing labels off all those jars you can’t seem to throw away?”

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7 eco-friendly summer activities for kids

Summer's beautiful warm weather makes it easy to enjoy all that nature has to offer. If you're looking for ideas the whole family will enjoy, here are the best summer activities for kids.

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Walmart is changing how customers check out in its stores–here’s what to know before going

The move comes as other states have recently banned or placed taxes on the use of plastic bags.

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12 ways to have an eco-friendly Mother’s Day

Celebrate your mom *and* Mother Earth this year. Here's how to have a more sustainable Mother's Day, from handmade gifts to outdoor excursions.

7 eco-friendly winter activities for kids

Colder temperatures mean getting creative with playtime. These winter activities for kids will help you get started.

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Company lets you mail in your old, unwanted clothes for credit to purchase brand new gear

“Send your old crap back for recycling and your Closet Cash can be immediately used on new stuff,” the company succinctly puts it on its website

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This company wants to recycle your old, worn-out socks and turn them into dog beds

So far the project has repurposed 246,000 socks, preventing over 20,000 pounds of material waste from entering landfills.

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5 ways to celebrate Halloween while also reducing waste

One tip: Check Facebook Marketplace for people giving away or selling their gently-used costumes.

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5 great party favors that will help your kids—and their friends—waste less

These ideas will keep your kids entertained without adding any junk to your house.

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Here’s how to donate old mascara wands to help wildlife in need

Mascara wands’ bristles are perfect for grooming, cleaning, and treating the fur and feathers of rescued animals.

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Father-son project explodes into multi-city company that hauls away your hard-to-recycle items

“Interest has only increased and made us even more passionate about our mission to divert as much as we can from landfills.”

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5 ‘energy vampires’ to unplug right now to save on energy

Save money by doing nothing but pulling the plug.

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