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Don’t toss worn pillowcases -- put them to work in your closet. They make great storage bags for sweaters, allowing the fabric to breathe while keeping dust and light off delicate knits. You can also turn one into a ...Read More

It might be time to rethink the classic tennis ball for games of fetch. The familiar fuzzy coating is actually made from plastic fibers that shed as the ball wears down, creating microplastics that can end up in waterways ...Read More

Two good reasons to buy groceries from local merchants instead of big-box stores: You're supporting your local economy, and you’ll likely cut back on single-use plastic. Large supermarket chains often wrap fresh produce ...Read More

Instead of tossing leftover tile, plumbing fixtures or wallpaper, consider donating them to a Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Your donations help fund local Habitat projects while giving materials a second life for someone ...Read More

Don’t throw away Bubble Wrap after opening a package. Reuse it for shipping, donate it to local businesses or “Buy Nothing” groups, or repurpose it around the house to cushion tools, protect plants from frost or ...Read More

A microwave oven is an energy-efficient way to quickly heat and cook foods at home. But did you know that, on average, a microwave is used only about 70 hours a year? That's about 1% of the year, but when the microwave is ...Read More