How to get rid of annoying packaging
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Shopping online can save you time and is much less stressful than battling the crowds at the mall. It’s also better for the planet than making a dedicated trip to the store, but it can be a real hassle to get rid of the resulting packaging, which can really pile up.
As much as half of the 85 million tons of paper products Americans consume
Nine ways to reduce cancer risk
In its annual President’s Report on Cancer, a high-level government panel said that exposure to common chemicals like Bisphenol A and formaldehyde, and to radiation from medical exams were causing cancers at a rate that was “grossly underestimated.” The Environmental Working Group offers these nine ways to reduce cancer risk:
Four of every 10 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes, and two of every
How I got my big, fat, Energy Star refrigerator
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Forget the Maidenform Bra: For more than a decade, I’ve dreamed of myself with an Energy Star fridge — but never thought I’d ever own one.
Why dream? They make a big, green difference. Refrigerators are the single most energy-draining appliance in the average home, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
To qualify for EPA’s Energy Star, however, a new fridge must now
