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Did you know your old metal sports equipment can be reused, recycled and even turned into cash? Scrap metal yards often accept items like old bikes, dumbbells, soccer goals, metal baseball bats and golf clubs, since they're made from recyclable steel or aluminum. You can also take a wide range of used sports and fitness gear to Play It Again ...Read more

If you enjoy the warmth and ambience of a backyard fire pit, a gas-powered version is the greener choice. Wood-burning pits release carbon into the atmosphere and can also pose safety risks from flying embers and sparks. Gas fire pits produce significantly fewer emissions, with virtually no smoke, particulates or greenhouse gases. If you do ...Read more

Lightening your car by removing unnecessary items can noticeably improve fuel efficiency and handling. Focus on clearing out heavy trunk clutter like unused tools, sports gear, extra fluids and accumulated junk, along with interior extras such as spare floor mats, bulky seat covers and unused car seats. If possible, skip rooftop carriers, bike ...Read more

Don't toss broken terra cotta pots -- put them to work in your garden instead. Use a mallet to break them into small, gravel-like pieces and mix them into your soil to improve aeration and drainage, especially in heavy or compacted beds. Terra cotta is naturally porous, so it absorbs and slowly releases water, helping maintain more consistent ...Read more

When it comes to getting whites bright on laundry day, there are plenty of good reasons to skip chlorine bleach. Research has shown that bleach releases harsh fumes -- particularly chlorine gas and chlorinated byproducts -- that can irritate the airways, trigger coughing and wheezing, and worsen conditions like asthma. Even low-level repeated ...Read more

Have you ever moved into a home that still carries the odor of cigarette smoke? It can feel nearly impossible to erase, but nature offers a surprisingly effective fix. Houseplants act as gentle air purifiers, releasing water vapor that helps draw in and break down lingering pollutants -- essentially turning stale, contaminated air into plant ...Read more

If you're setting up backyard nets for soccer, volleyball, tennis, pickleball or any other casual game, make it a habit to take them down as soon as you're finished playing. What seems like harmless fun equipment can quickly become a serious hazard for wildlife -- birds, deer, foxes, snakes and other animals can easily become entangled. In their...Read more

A lot of people like to add white vinegar to the automatic dishwasher to help boost its cleaning power and leave dishes and cups sparkling clean. The only issue with using vinegar is this: It's a strong acid that can degrade the rubber gaskets inside your dishwasher over time. Instead of adding vinegar to the dispenser, consider spraying white ...Read more

Green juice powders can be more eco-friendly than bottled juices because they’re lightweight and compact, reducing transportation emissions. They also use less packaging -- especially when sold in recyclable pouches -- cutting down on plastic waste. Many brands make their powders from “ugly” or surplus produce that might otherwise go to ...Read more