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Go Green: Win An Eco-Friendly Trip From Friendly Planet Travel

Friendly Planet Travel, a leading tour operator of high-quality, affordable vacation packages to exotic destinations worldwide is offering a sweepstakes for a chance of your lifetime prizes. Enter the “Win the World” sweepstakes on Facebook, and you  could win one of six Friendly Planet trips to exotic destinations worldwide. Share the sweepstakes with your Facebook friends, to gain additional … [Read more...]

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Go Green With Today’s Tip: Loading Your Dishwasher

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Load your dishwasher for maximum efficiency. "Before starting your dishwasher, check that dishes don't block the detergent dispenser or spray arms.  Know what makes up and ideal load, so you don't over- or underload.  Read the owner's manual to find out how much (or how little) detergent you should use, to … [Read more...]

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Go Green With This Week’s Tip: Seal The Leaks In Your Attic

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Seal the leaks in your attic. "A leaky attic can make the whole house feel cold and damp.  Plugging any leaks in the attic prevents heat from escaping out of the house, saving resources and money.  In the attic, look for any obvious holes and feel around for leaks.  Use caulking and foam to seal the leaks. … [Read more...]

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Go Green with Today’s Tip

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Skip post-holiday shopping. "Instead of getting in the care, driving to the mall, and waiting in long lines to buy  holiday decor at discount prices, start a new tradition: spend the day at home with loved ones.  You'll reduce fuel consumption and avoid cluttering your home and garage with mass-produced … [Read more...]

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Go Green with Today’s Tip: Pack Light For Holiday Travel

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Pack Light For Holiday Travel. "Excess weight in the trunk of your car (or in the cargo hold on the plane) will decrease your gas mileage.  In the car, every 100 pounds of cargo decreases fuel efficiency by 2 percent.  It might not sound like much, but it adds up on a roundtrip visit to relatives; so only … [Read more...]

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Go Green with This Week’s Tip: Buy A Cut Christmas Tree

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Buy a Cut Christmas Tree. "Nearly all cut Christmas trees were grown on a tree farms, which means their stock is replenished yearly and forests aren't depleted.  Cut trees are a much greener choice than artificial trees, which are made with petroleum-based materias and often shipped thousands of miles before … [Read more...]