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		<description><![CDATA[Help keep backyard birds healthy by cleaning feeders every two weeks, or
weekly if the weather has been rainy. If you spot mold, damp seed or
sick birds, clean the feeder immediately. For hummingbird and jelly
feeders, replace nectar every three ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4338091</link>
 
    <pubDate>Nov/10/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When shopping for bedsheets, opt for white over colored to reduce
potential chemical exposure. Colored fabrics typically require synthetic
dyes and chemical fixatives to help colors adhere and resist fading,
while undyed white fabrics skip the ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4338090</link>
 
    <pubDate>Nov/09/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before tossing hard-to-recycle odds and ends into the trash, check out
Staples. Its U.S. stores accept a surprising range of items for free
recycling, including pens, markers, highlighters, crayons, CDs, DVDs,
flash drives, old cords, empty glue ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4336418</link>
 
    <pubDate>Nov/08/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fall is the perfect time to give your home a breath of fresh air before
the windows stay closed for winter. Open them for five to 10 minutes to
flush out stale air, lower indoor CO2 levels and clear cooking smells
and everyday odors from pets or ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4335659</link>
 
    <pubDate>Nov/07/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Food delivery often comes with a mountain of single-use containers, but
aluminum takeout trays may be recyclable. Just scrape away food scraps,
give them a quick rinse, and check your local recycling guidelines. The
key thing is to crumple smaller...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4334920</link>
 
    <pubDate>Nov/06/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, many new cars contain smart glass: car windshields and windows
that have integrated SPF to help block the sun's harmful rays. But many
older cars do not have this feature, which means people who spend a
significant amount of time in those ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4334365</link>
 
    <pubDate>Nov/05/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When choosing paint to use indoors, look for semi-gloss or satin finish
instead of flat paint. The slight sheen helps reflect more light off the
walls from light fixtures, so you can use fewer lights and lower-wattage
bulbs to save energy. When ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4333658</link>
 
    <pubDate>Nov/04/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even if you're not in the market to adopt a pet from your local animal
shelter, your virtual browsing for adoptable cats and dogs can help them
find homes. When you find amazing pets, share and like their images on
your social media channels. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4333657</link>
 
    <pubDate>Nov/03/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A creaky door usually means reaching for a petroleum-based lubricant to
spray inside and all over hinges to stop the annoying noise. But you
don't have to use a nonrenewable chemical product to help hinges move
with ease. Try food-grade mineral ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4333656</link>
 
    <pubDate>Nov/02/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even when they're unlit, scented candles can release small amounts of
volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and fragrance chemicals into the air,
especially when left exposed in a warm room. If you love the scent but
aren't burning the candle, keep it...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4331143</link>
 
    <pubDate>Nov/01/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before buying new sporting equipment, check out Play It Again Sports, a
resale retailer specializing in used gear for activities ranging from
baseball and basketball to golf, hockey and cycling. Buying pre-owned
equipment gives perfectly good ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4330433</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/31/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the holiday season approaching, add one more request to your party
invitation: Bring a reusable container. At the end of the gathering,
guests can pack up extra appetizers, desserts and other leftovers to
enjoy later instead of letting good ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4329832</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/30/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The next time you use an app to order food, make a few simple choices to
reduce waste. Look for restaurants offering reusable takeout containers
through services like DeliverZero (on the DoorDash app), which uses
reusable containers that you ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4329308</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you wear disposable contact lenses, never flush them down the toilet
or rinse them down the sink. These tiny plastic lenses can pass through
wastewater treatment systems and contribute to microplastic pollution in
waterways. Instead, place used...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4328685</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/28/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter utility bills can keep you up at night, but lowering your
thermostat at bedtime may help in more ways than one. The National Sleep
Foundation has traditionally recommended a bedroom temperature of 60 to
67 degrees Fahrenheit for comfortable...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4327935</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/27/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before tossing beauty products that didn't work out or have passed their
expiration date, consider whether they can be repurposed. A thoroughly
cleaned mascara wand makes a handy tool for scrubbing dirt from jewelry
settings and watch links. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4327934</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/26/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before tossing an empty chip bag, candy wrapper or juice pouch, tear it
completely open down both sides so it lays flat. Small animals --
including birds, squirrels, raccoons and skunks -- can be attracted to
crumbs and food odors left inside. If ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4326342</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/25/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before buying a brand-new pair of shoes, check a thrift store, resale
site or consignment shop for a pre-owned pair. Manufacturing a new pair
of shoes can generate roughly 13 to 35 kilograms of CO2e, depending on
the materials and construction. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4325539</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/24/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The next time you grab a coffee to go, consider leaving the plastic lid
behind. Studies have found that heat can increase the release of
microplastics from some disposable plastic beverage container lids.
Instead, let your coffee cool slightly and...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4324913</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/23/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Plastic containers of lighter fluid and motor oil are often stamped with
a No. 2 recycling symbol. While No. 2 is a commonly recycled variety of
plastic, these containers are not. The reason is simple: Plastic
containers that once held flammable ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4324350</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/22/2026</pubDate>
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