Tag: economy
member name: Simple Steps
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March 16, 2009 06:09 PM EDT --
It's easier than ever to reuse and recycle all kinds of goods with help from online auctions, listings and local websites. And if you use ebay to buy and sell goodies, you can do something even better . . .
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November 10, 2008 10:40 AM EST --
As the temperature drops, it's time to prepare for winter heating bills. Heating is a whopping 28 percent of the average home's energy use. Before you turn up the thermostat this fall, take a . . .
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January 29, 2009 10:40 AM EST --
Ensure that your computer doesn't work overtime and waste electricity with these simple steps. Get rid of your screensaver, shut off your monitor and plug into a smarter power strip to save energy, . . .
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March 03, 2009 07:10 PM EST --
How much energy could be saved by more efficient lighting? If you're among the millions of Americans who switched to CFLs, you've seen the difference in your electricity bill. But how much energy . . .
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July 21, 2009 11:23 AM EDT --
By Ashlee Bradbury
Whatever our plans when young, the world often has its own. In the ongoing tough economic times, the fight against air pollution and global warming has prompted many to . . .
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January 21, 2009 12:51 PM EST --
Compact fluorescent light bulbs aren't the only option for conscious, energy efficient lighting. LED, which stands for light-emitting diodes, are small and incredibly durable. Buy one now and you . . .
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March 11, 2009 12:12 PM EDT --
Are you pouring money down the drain every time you turn on the hot water? Reduce your utility bills by increasing your water heater's efficiency and reducing the amount of hot water you use. . . .
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July 24, 2008 11:58 AM EDT --
We all know how it feels, watching the dollars climb past $30, $40, $50 as we fill up our gas tanks. It hurts. The days of $3-per-gallon gas may be over for good, but we have some handy tips for keeping . . .
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October 01, 2008 05:24 PM EDT --
There's no better place to start saving energy than in the kitchen. Even if you're not ready to replace your major appliances, there's plenty you can do to make your kitchen more energy efficient. . . .
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October 08, 2008 02:08 PM EDT --
Did you know that you can help the environment by trick-or-treating? But there's a trick: You have to do it backwards.
This Halloween, turn the holiday into an opportunity to educate kids and adults . . .
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August 09, 2008 11:26 PM EDT --
Changing your light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs is among the easiest things you can do to save energy at home. CFLs use far less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs which means less pollution . . .
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May 07, 2008 07:46 PM EDT --
Economic stimulus payments will begin arriving at more than 130 million households this week. Why not invest that Treasury check in something that will continue to save you money, even as gas and energy . . .
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