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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, the companies are required to use a commercial-grade dishwasher to fully clean and sanitize them ...Read more

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 often there isn't enough manpower to transport it. Contact your local food bank or hunger charity ...Read more

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 as mice, voles and rabbits. To make the transition easier, create an enriching indoor environment ...Read more

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 snow covers the ground and food becomes scarce. Even ferns can provide cover and habitat for small ...Read more

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 seemingly disappears overnight, driving renewed interest in physical media like VHS tapes and DVDs....Read more

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. Pasta is another climate-friendly pantry staple, with low greenhouse gas emissions and a long shelf ...Read more

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, returns generate more than 15 million metric tons of carbon emissions each year, along with billions ...Read more

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, but their resale values tend to fluctuate more as battery technology improves and manufacturers ...Read more

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 their heads into jars or other narrow containers while searching for food and become trapped. Before ...Read more