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Go Green with This Week’s Tip

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference:  Add your fireplace ashes to the compost pile. "Let the ashes from your fireplace cool and then mix them into your compost pile.  The leftover ashes are a valuable soil amendment that will help nourish your garden next spring." See more posts from our Go Green series here. … [Read more...]

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Go Green with This Week’s Tip

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference:  Research Hybrid rental cars for your next vacation. Companies like Enterprise Rent-a-Car, National Car Rental, and Hertz have a fleet of eco-friendly vehicles in select markets across the country.  On average, driving a hybrid vehicle instead of a conventional automobile improves fuel economy by 45 … [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: Research options for carpooling "Instead of driving alone, share a ride with a co-worker or ask a neighbor to take turns shuttling the kids to school.  You'll save on gas and help reduce your carbon footprint. Put up a flyer at work to see if others in your office are interested in carpooling, check … [Read more...]

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Go Green With This Week’s Tip

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: "Call your energy company to research alternative power availability.  Instead of relying on nonrenewable energy resources like oil and natural gas, many municipalities are developing eco-friendly energy sources such as solar and wind power.  For just a few dollars more per month, you can sign up for an … [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: Check the pressure on your car's tires. "Correct tire inflation will increase gas mileage and extend the life of your tires.  As a bonus, it will improve your vehicle's handling performance. To find out how many PSI (pounds per square inch) the manufacturer recommends for your car, check the owner's … [Read more...]

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Go Green with This Week’s Tip: Save Your Holiday Cards

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference:  Save Your Holiday Cards. “The greetings you got this year don't have to go in the recycle bin.  Instead, save them to make gift tags for the gifts you'll give next year.” Be sure to check out all of the other posts in our Go Green series. For your daily dose, check out the latest freebies, … [Read more...]