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		<description><![CDATA[Be sure to give your dog the right type of haircut for their breed. You
may be burning up in the hot summer months, but cutting your dog's fur
to help them cool off can do more harm than good. Dogs that have
naturally long, thick fur have it for a...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4282159</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/28/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Got some stale bread that's inedible? Instead of tossing it, bury small
pieces a few inches deep in your garden soil. Earthworms can help break
it down, and as they feed, worms leave behind nutrient-rich castings
that can benefit the soil. In ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4281512</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/27/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There's a strong reason why you need to break down cardboard boxes when
recycling them. Leaving boxes intact takes up valuable space in your bin
and collection truck, meaning fewer recyclables can be transported in
each load. Large, bulky boxes ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4280803</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/26/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you tired of receiving supermarket and drugstore circulars in the
mailbox on a seemingly daily basis? One of the largest distributors of
these advertising circulars, Valassis, has made it easy to opt out of
the mailings. All you have to do is ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4279991</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/25/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's long been considered that the proper way to retire an American flag
is to burn it. But since most flags today are made from synthetic fibers
-- not natural fibers like they were decades ago -- burning an old flag
can release harmful gases ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4279990</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/24/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leave driftwood where you find it. That seemingly lifeless log on the
beach is actually a busy ecosystem. Driftwood provides shelter for
insects, spiders, salamanders and other small animals; offers birds
places to nest; and helps trap windblown ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4278242</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/23/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have a collection of old wire-framed eyeglasses -- perhaps
inherited from a grandparent -- they may actually be gold-filled. Look
for the marking "GF" on the frames, which indicates that they're
gold-filled. Gold-filled frames are often ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4277503</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/22/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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, ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4276881</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/21/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4276331</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/20/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4275640</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/19/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4274832</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/18/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4274831</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/17/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4273122</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/16/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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, ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4272353</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/15/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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,...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4271720</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/14/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4271189</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/13/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many public libraries offer much more than books. Yours may allow you to
borrow board games like Monopoly, Scrabble, Catan and Ticket to Ride,
along with jigsaw puzzles, popular console video games and even STEM
activity kits, card games and ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4270523</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/12/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A chimney cap does more than keep curious birds and squirrels from
making your fireplace their home. The metal cover also helps keep rain
and snow out of the chimney, protecting the flue liner, damper and
masonry from moisture that can lead to ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4269686</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/11/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the greenest ways to ship packages and send mail is through the
United States Postal Service. Because USPS already travels to nearly
every address in America, adding a package to an existing route can
reduce emissions compared with creating...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4269685</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/10/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don't throw out used potting soil just because a plant has finished
growing. To disinfect it naturally, place the slightly damp soil in a
sealed, clear plastic bag and leave it in direct sunlight for at least
six hours. The trapped heat solarizes ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4267987</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/09/2026</pubDate>
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