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There’s no need to buy shredded paper or gift-bag filler from a store when you can easily make your own. Older paper shredders are great for turning scrap paper or junk mail into filler. You can also invest in a pair of ...Read More

Have you ever seen an Instagram post about a dog or cat up for adoption, a charity doing good work, or a tip to help reduce someone’s carbon footprint? Don’t just watch it -- like it. The more likes a post receives, ...Read More

Is it better to send a printed greeting card or an e-card, which uses energy to power servers and devices? It turns out digital is the winner. Printed cards require significantly more resources, energy and transportation ...Read More

Many of us add liquid fabric softener to the washing machine to help make clothing not only feel soft, but smell good, too. But the nonprofit Healthy Child Healthy World says it’s best to skip fabric softener; in ...Read More

Real leather bags, shoes and furniture can crack or deteriorate over time from weather and heat. Store-bought leather conditioners can work, but they can also be expensive. So make your own: Just combine 1 part beeswax, 1 ...Read More

When serving food, avoid plates, bowls and cups that have the look and feel of glass or ceramic but the durability of plastic. According to the Food and Drug Administration, these tabletop items are made with a resin that'...Read More