Apr
08
Whether you search your newspaper for local Earth Day events or celebrate at home, Earth Day is a great opportunity for teaching kids about environmental concerns — and inspiring them to make a difference. The first Earth Day took place in 1970, with an estimated 20 million people in the U.S. [...]
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28
We’ve probably all had a light bulb slip through our fingers and shatter on the floor when swapping out a burnt-out bulb. A once-over with the broom and dust pan was usually enough to clean up that mess. Now, more households than ever are using energy-efficient CFL bulbs, and because [...]
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27
Upgrading your Christmas tree to LED lights? Or just have some old strings of lights that don’t work anymore? Don’t toss the old Christmas lights — recycle them! Lights for Life is a small non-profit that collects and recycles string lights (and other items that contain copper). They sell the copper [...]
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20
Chances are any school-age child will recognize that recycling triangle on plastic bottles. But eco-friendly habits don’t stop with recycling. When your elementary student starts showing an interest in saving the planet, get her to help you live a little greener and save money, too! Kids Can Help Conserve Energy [...]
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14
Allconnect is a premium sponsor of Real Estate Connect, a technology real estate conference taking place this week in San Franciso. The company has launched new functionality at www.connectmybuyer.com. Below is the official release. If you are a Realtor, or know a Realtor, have them try connectmybuyer.com out between now and [...]
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09
For readers in Georgia, take note of this press release sent out today by Allconnect. The company is donating $1 to Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) for every order placed online! ATLANTA, GEORGIA, March 9, 2010 – Customers who order or transfer their home services using Allconnect, Inc., are finding more [...]
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03
Image via Wikipedia Going green? Got recycling questions? We may not know the answers, but we’ve compiled a list of sites with the recycling information and facts you need. The following sites answer basic questions: Can I recycle glassware with my bottles? (no), Can I recycle a pizza box with [...]
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20
Image by imeleven via Flickr Recycling is all about organization. Here’s how you get started: first, call your garbage collection company or local municipality and ask if they pick up recycling. If they do, ask what they accept and how much they charge. Most companies will accept #1 and #2 [...]
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