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		<description><![CDATA[If you're having a party for a large group of people and you rent
glassware, dishes and flatware from a rental company, it may seem rude
to send them back dirty, but it isn't. The reality is, even if you do a
thorough job in washing your rentals, ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Aug/21/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Restaurants and commercial kitchens throw away tons of food every year
-- it's considered excess inventory, even though it could be given to
food banks or hunger charities. One of the problems with getting the
excess food to the charities is that ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4276331</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/20/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have a cat who spends time outdoors, consider bringing him
inside. Free-ranging domestic cats are estimated to kill between 1.3 and
4 billion birds and 6.3 to 22.3 billion mammals in the United States
each year, including small mammals such...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4275640</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/19/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you rake leaves and prepare your garden for winter, consider leaving
dead flowers and plants intact. Dead stalks and seedheads may look
untidy, but they provide an important source of sustenance and shelter
for birds and other wildlife when ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4274832</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/18/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have functioning old DVD and VHS players gathering dust at home?
Turns out, there's real demand for them in the resale market. A growing
number of younger consumers are experiencing "streaming fatigue" as
subscription costs rise and content...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4274831</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/17/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stocking your pantry with climate-friendly foods is easier than you
think. Plant-based, shelf-stable staples like lentils, dried beans and
oats have a small environmental footprint because they require less
processing, refrigeration and water. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4273122</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/16/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before clicking "Buy Now," make sure it's something you truly want to
keep. Every returned purchase has an environmental cost: It must be
transported back through the supply chain, increasing fuel use and
carbon emissions. In the United States, ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4272353</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/15/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you plan to replace your car within a few years, consider a hybrid.
Many hybrid models retain their value better than comparable gasoline
vehicles, thanks to strong demand and excellent fuel economy. Fully
electric vehicles can also save money,...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4271720</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/14/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you store recyclables outdoors before collection day, keep them in a
recycling bin with a secure lid. Even a small amount of leftover peanut
butter, yogurt or jam can attract curious wildlife. Animals such as
raccoons and squirrels may stick ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4271189</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/13/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many public libraries offer much more than books. Yours may allow you to
borrow board games like Monopoly, Scrabble, Catan and Ticket to Ride,
along with jigsaw puzzles, popular console video games and even STEM
activity kits, card games and ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4270523</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/12/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A chimney cap does more than keep curious birds and squirrels from
making your fireplace their home. The metal cover also helps keep rain
and snow out of the chimney, protecting the flue liner, damper and
masonry from moisture that can lead to ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4269686</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/11/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the greenest ways to ship packages and send mail is through the
United States Postal Service. Because USPS already travels to nearly
every address in America, adding a package to an existing route can
reduce emissions compared with creating...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4269685</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/10/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don't throw out used potting soil just because a plant has finished
growing. To disinfect it naturally, place the slightly damp soil in a
sealed, clear plastic bag and leave it in direct sunlight for at least
six hours. The trapped heat solarizes ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4267987</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/09/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your workout clothes still smell sweaty after washing, try adding 1/2
cup of clear antiseptic mouthwash directly to your washing machine drum
along with your regular laundry detergent. Many antiseptic mouthwashes
contain bacteria-fighting ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4267305</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/08/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thinking about giving the outside of your house a fresh paint job? The
color of paint you choose can have a big impact on how energy-efficient
your home can be. Lighter-colored homes in warmer climates have a higher
light reflective value (LRV). ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4266760</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/07/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After you've fried up a delicious batch of homemade doughnuts, what
should you do with the leftover cooking oil? There's an old wives' tale
that you can pour used cooking oil onto the ground because it becomes
food for earthworms. In reality, the ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4266171</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/06/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may separate your whites from colors when you wash your clothes, but
when it comes to drying them, separate according to weight. By drying
heavy clothes like jeans, sweaters and thick flannel shirts separately
from light fabrics like T-shirts ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4265460</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/05/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A worn refrigerator door gasket can quietly waste energy by letting cold
air escape. Check the seal every few months using the simple "dollar
bill test": Close the door on a dollar bill and gently pull. If it
slides out easily, the gasket is no ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4264728</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/04/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Salt may seem like an easy, natural weed killer, but use it with
caution. It works by dehydrating plants, but it's nonselective and can
permanently damage soil, making it impossible for anything else to grow
there. It is an eco-friendly option to ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4264727</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/03/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hydrangeas are a popular plant for landscaping, but they aren't all the
same. Native varieties like smooth hydrangea and oakleaf hydrangea
evolved alongside North American wildlife and provide valuable support
for local pollinators. Many popular ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4262912</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/02/2026</pubDate>
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