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		<description><![CDATA[When shopping for eggs, labels like "organic," "free-range" and
"pasture-raised" reflect different standards of how hens are raised and
what they're fed. Pasture-raised eggs -- laid by hens that spend
significant time outdoors foraging -- are ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/02/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adding music to an Instagram post may seem small, but it quietly
increases your digital footprint. A silent photo might be just a few
megabytes, but adding music can multiply the file size, which means more
data is uploaded, stored and streamed to...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/01/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Floral foam, often called "oasis," is a single-use plastic that does not
biodegrade and can shed harmful microplastics into waterways. For a more
sustainable approach, try reusable tools like metal flower frogs, which
anchor stems securely without...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4211539</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/31/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smart planning can lead to significant water and time savings when
caring for your flowers. National Geographic recommends "companion
planting" -- grouping certain plants together to help them mutually
grow. When taller, sun-loving plants are ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/30/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Resealing a macadam driveway is a smart way to protect a pricey
investment, but be sure to ask that the sealants used are free of coal
tar. Coal tar is a common ingredient found in many asphalt sealing
products; it's also a suspected carcinogen ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When choosing window blinds, aluminum is a smarter, more sustainable
option than plastic, PVC or fabric. Aluminum is one of the most
recyclable materials available -- it can be recycled repeatedly without
losing quality, which means old blinds are...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/28/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it's time to get your backyard vegetable garden going, consider
giving young transplants a gentle nutritional boost. One creative option
is to save expired multivitamins and use them to enrich the soil. When
planting something like a bell ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/27/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When investing in fine jewelry, it's worthwhile to consider the
environmental impact behind the sparkle. Mining new gold is a highly
destructive and unsustainable process, requiring extensive drilling and
blasting to extract even the smallest ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/26/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have energy-saving solar-powered outdoor lights in your garden
that don't illuminate for as long as they used to, it may be time to
check the batteries. Solar-powered lights use rechargeable batteries
that charge during the day, using the ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/25/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though vegetable oil comes from plants, it should never be poured
directly into the ground or garden soil. Once used, it breaks down and
can coat soil particles, blocking water and air from reaching plant
roots. It can also attract pests and ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/24/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you receive dry ice with frozen food deliveries, you can reuse it to
help pop out small, shallow dents in your car. Wearing thick gloves,
gently rub the dry ice over the dent for 30–60 seconds; the rapid
cooling can cause the metal to ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/23/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you upgrade your cellphone, a new model often requires a completely
different charger. If your old charger becomes obsolete, here are a few
smart ways to handle it. First, keep it on hand in case guests visit and
need that type of charger. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/22/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While they don't have to be sparkling clean, it's important that the
glass containers you put in your recycling bin are reasonably clean.
This often means using running water and scouring the last bits of food
out of a jar. Here's a win-win: Use ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/21/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bees play a vital role in our ecosystem because they pollinate flowers
and food crops -- in fact, about one out of every three bites of food we
eat depends on pollinators like bees. Still, having bees hover around
when you're outdoors can be ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/20/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a container of old glue that has dried out and hardened? It
may be useless to you, but depending on its chemical composition, it
could spell trouble if thrown into the trash. Even in a hardened state,
solvent-based glues are very ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/19/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Witch hazel is a natural astringent distilled from the flowers of a
shrub native to North America. It's often used to soothe acne-prone or
inflamed skin because of its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. In
addition, witch hazel has natural ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/18/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's wonderful to experience the beauty of another country on foot, but
your hiking boots could be a source of contamination by bringing foreign
species into the United States. When you've traveled abroad, be sure to
have your boots cleaned before...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/17/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hydrogen peroxide is a common first-aid antiseptic because it helps
oxidize and break down bacteria and debris in minor cuts and scrapes. It
then decomposes into water and oxygen, leaving no harmful residue behind
when used appropriately. Beyond ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/16/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you think you have mold, don't reach for chlorine bleach. Yes, bleach
will kill virtually every kind of mold it comes in contact with, but it
only works on nonporous materials like ceramic tile and glass. It does
not penetrate materials like ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4094418</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/15/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Memory foam mattresses and toppers are made from petroleum-based
polyurethane foam, but they are not simply "melted down" like recyclable
plastics; because the material is a thermoset, recycling requires
breaking it down mechanically rather than ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4093724</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/14/2026</pubDate>
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