Environment

The Common Sense Guide to "Organic" and Other Food Labels [Food]

Everywhere you look, food is trying to impress you with how natural it is, but the message is vague and often misleading. What does "organic" actually mean? What separates "grass-fed" from "free range"? We're separating real, meaningful labels from eco-hype.Photo by greenblog.

Catalog Choice Rids Your Mailbox of Unwanted Catalogs [Junk Mail]

Tired of opening your mailbox to an avalanche of paper catalogs? Catalog Choice is a free service that helps you cut back on or eliminate the free magazines that cram your mailbox.Photo by Yogma.

Set Up a Home Recycling Station You'll Actually Use [Recycling]

We've all got the best of intentions when it comes to recycling, but your home's recycling spot can quickly become cluttered and underutilized. The Re-Nest blog offers advice and inspiration on crafting a recycling station that really works, and actually fits.

Ditch Paper Towels for Cloth, Save Money [Environment]

Whether you want to curb your disposable paper towel use for the sake of your wallet, the environment, or both, home management blog Simple Mom has a great system for switching over to cloth towels for good.Image by otakuchick.

Take Advantage of Winter Chill to Increase Refrigerator Efficiency [Clever Uses]

If you live in an area of the world where winter brings sub-freezing temperatures, you can leverage the chilly outside air to lower the cost of operating your refrigerator. Photo by Jeremy ???'s photostream.

Epicurious' Seasonal Ingredient Map Finds Fresh Local Produce All Year [Maps]

If you want to buy fresh, locally-grown produce but aren't sure what's ripe or in season, an interactive ingredient map at foodie web site Epicurious can help you figure it out. Sorry for the duplicate post.

Why You Need to Clean Your Reusable Shopping Bags Today [Shopping]

The most important part of owning reusable shopping bags is remembering to take them with you to the store, but remembering to wash them regularly is a close second. A recent study showed way too many creepy-crawlies lurking in grocery totes. Photo by x-ray delta one.

ECOBOT Tracks Your Carbon Footprint [Downloads]

Mac: Wondering what kind of impact your power and fuel consumption have on the environment? ECOBOT helps you figure it out.

Power Efficiency Reports Tune Up Windows 7's Energy Use [Windows Tip]

There's a handy battery-preserving, energy-saving tool in Windows 7, but it's nowhere near the shiny graphics or slick taskbar. Online Tech Tips shows us how to audit our computers' energy efficiency using a simple command line tool.

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