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How to reduce waste by composting

How to reduce waste by composting



You can't control much of the packaging, paper, and other potential waste products that are produced. You can only do your best to reduce the waste you create or add to our over-burdened landfills. Composting does that for you. Here is what to know about composting and how to get started. Read more...


Solar energy and your home



Solar energy and your home
Solar energy, long available for home use, is now a realistic option to replace much of the fossil fuel energy used by most households.  In recent years, new products, cost effective solutions, grants, and tax incentives combine to help make solar power a viable option for your home. Read more...


How to calculate food miles



How to calculate food miles
Food miles, the distance between where food is grown and where it is consumed, is an important concept that often motivates people to eat local, which delivers multiple benefits to everyone. Eating local can reduce how long you travel to get your food and cut down on eating more processed food. Read more...


    

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Consider the life cycle cost of anything you buy
Life cycle cost analysis is applied to energy-dependent equipment or services to determine or compare their environmental impact. Read more...

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