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The World Wildlife Fund offers a few easy ways to make your Halloween more eco-friendly -- and it all comes down to one theme: reuse, reuse, reuse. For trick-or-treating, skip the plastic and use what you already have -- ...Read More

It's a popular trend on Pinterest, but you should avoid painting, foiling and glittering pumpkins. They may look pretty, but when painted or adorned pumpkins biodegrade, all the remnants of what you used to decorate them ...Read More

If you have food waste, here are some quick and easy ways to use leftover scraps, peels and trimmings in the kitchen. Broccoli stalks are edible and can be sliced, trimmed and made into a nutrient-dense soup. Rinds from ...Read More

If you're a parent throwing a birthday party for your child, why not invite other moms and dads to come along and do a toy swap? While the kids are playing, parents can go through bags of unused toys and trade with each ...Read More

Cast-iron cookware has been around for generations, and it is extremely durable. But you may want to eventually replace your skillet and might wonder if you can recycle it. The answer is yes: Iron is the main component of ...Read More

If you're on the fence about buying the newest expensive gadget, consider renting it for a week instead. Digital cameras, camcorders, iPads and gaming systems can be rented by the week at many national chains, like Rent-A-...Read More