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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>
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    <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>
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    <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>
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    <pubDate>Aug/09/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your workout clothes still smell sweaty after washing, try adding 1/2
cup of clear antiseptic mouthwash directly to your washing machine drum
along with your regular laundry detergent. Many antiseptic mouthwashes
contain bacteria-fighting ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4267305</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/08/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thinking about giving the outside of your house a fresh paint job? The
color of paint you choose can have a big impact on how energy-efficient
your home can be. Lighter-colored homes in warmer climates have a higher
light reflective value (LRV). ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4266760</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/07/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After you've fried up a delicious batch of homemade doughnuts, what
should you do with the leftover cooking oil? There's an old wives' tale
that you can pour used cooking oil onto the ground because it becomes
food for earthworms. In reality, the ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4266171</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/06/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may separate your whites from colors when you wash your clothes, but
when it comes to drying them, separate according to weight. By drying
heavy clothes like jeans, sweaters and thick flannel shirts separately
from light fabrics like T-shirts ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Aug/05/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A worn refrigerator door gasket can quietly waste energy by letting cold
air escape. Check the seal every few months using the simple "dollar
bill test": Close the door on a dollar bill and gently pull. If it
slides out easily, the gasket is no ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4264728</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/04/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Salt may seem like an easy, natural weed killer, but use it with
caution. It works by dehydrating plants, but it's nonselective and can
permanently damage soil, making it impossible for anything else to grow
there. It is an eco-friendly option to ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4264727</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/03/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hydrangeas are a popular plant for landscaping, but they aren't all the
same. Native varieties like smooth hydrangea and oakleaf hydrangea
evolved alongside North American wildlife and provide valuable support
for local pollinators. Many popular ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4262912</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/02/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beautiful trees like weeping willows, poplars and birches can create
unexpected problems in the landscape. Weeping willows and fast-growing
poplars have aggressive root systems that seek out water and can damage
septic drain fields, sewer lines ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4262113</link>
 
    <pubDate>Aug/01/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even in an age of digital reading, printed books are still in demand and
can be donated if you're ready to make room on your bookshelf at home.
The rule of thumb for donating books is this: If the book was published
three years ago or less, donate...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4261556</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jul/31/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beauty products can still be useful in new and different ways well after
they've been used up or expired. A clean mascara brush, for example, can
be used to scrub between stones in jewelry or watch links to clear away
dirt and debris. Unwanted ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jul/30/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just because a product or its packaging has a recycling symbol on it
doesn't mean it is easily recyclable. The question you have to ask is
this: Is the item recyclable within your community or in your curbside
recycling program? If it isn't, it ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4260290</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jul/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Create a beautiful table arrangement that's as practical as it is
pretty. Fill a wide vase or container with fresh herbs like parsley,
cilantro, mint and sage, then tuck in edible flowers such as chive
blossoms, marigolds and pansies. Set a pair ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4260289</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jul/28/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Upcycle a large plastic soda bottle into a simple mosquito trap. Cut the
bottle in half, then fill the bottom half with 1 cup of warm water, 1/4
cup of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of yeast. Invert the top half into
the bottom to create a funnel. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4260288</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jul/27/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Empty prescription bottles are typically made from recyclable No. 5
plastic (polypropylene), but they usually cannot go into your curbside
recycling bin. Their small size often causes them to fall through
sorting equipment, and many recycling ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4257595</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jul/26/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may have heard that you should not store ripe tomatoes in the
refrigerator and that you should keep them at room temperature right on
the kitchen countertop instead. But what do you do if you have a bumper
crop of ripe tomatoes? To extend the ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4256816</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jul/25/2026</pubDate>
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