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How to Dispose of Old Gasoline

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 Melissa B Home
How to Dispose of Gasoline

The Problem with Disposing of Gasoline We don’t need to sell you on the benefits of gasoline. If anything, we should all probably be using less of it. Either way, it’s a simple fact that it’s an essential tool for our daily lives. But what happens when it goes bad? You may not know it, […]

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Best Instant Hot Water Dispensers of 2021

March 4, 2021March 5, 2021 Melissa B Water, Health, Home
Best Hot Water Dispenser

Coffee, tea, soup, cleaning, scrubbing – what do these things all have in common? They all use the power of hot water! In this article, we’re outlining one of the most effective tools for adding a hot water hookup to your sink – an instant hot water dispenser. These powerful tools can dispense near-boiling water, […]

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What Does Fair Trade Certified Mean?

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 Oscar Leave a comment Eco Labels

The Fair Trade Certified seal means that one or more of the ingredients in the product were produced and traded in accordance with Fair Trade USA’s standards. Fair Trade USA says it aims to help ensure that farmers and workers are paid fair prices and wages, work in safe conditions, protect the environment, and earn community […]

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How To Dispose of Dry Ice

February 28, 2021March 4, 2021 Melissa B Home, Health
How To Dispose of Dry Ice

Dry ice is such a cool substance (pun not intended). Popular for its misty, foggy effect, it’s a big hit at parties, shows, displays, and anywhere else you want to add some theatrics to the occasion. But when the show is over, you might be left wondering what to do with the ice. In this […]

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What Does Pesticide Free Mean and Does It Matter?

February 27, 2021March 4, 2021 Oscar Leave a comment Eco Labels

Reducing pesticide use is an important component of a sustainable food system, but as a labeling claim, “pesticide free” is not trustworthy. The Food and Drug Administration does not have a regulatory definition or standard for the “pesticide free” claim. In the absence of a specific definition, the FDA expects the claim to mean that […]

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Best Water Cooler Dispensers of 2021 Reviewed

February 25, 2021March 5, 2021 Melissa B Water, Health, Home

The quality of your drinking water is something that is often overlooked, but much more important than we might think. A water cooler dispenser gives us access to crisp, clean, and safe drinking water at our fingertips. In this article, we’re examining the best coolers on the market. These dispensers are the ultimate in at-home […]

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How to Wash Strawberries

February 22, 2021March 5, 2021 Melissa B Home, Health
How to Wash Strawberries

Eating your fruits & vegetables would be easy if they were all as delicious as strawberries. But before you can enjoy the delicious taste of these berries, you need to properly wash and remove pesticides from them. Washing your fruit is such an essential step to clean-eating, and yet many remain unsure of how to […]

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What Does Pasture Raised Mean?

February 19, 2021March 4, 2021 Oscar Eco Labels

What this claim means A “pasture raised” claim on meat, poultry, dairy, or egg labels means that the animals were raised for at least some portion of their lives on pasture or with access to a pasture, not continually confined indoors. Raising animals on pasture is not the industry standard; the vast majority of dairy […]

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How Long Do Solar Panels Last?

February 18, 2021March 5, 2021 Melissa B Solar
How Long Do Solar Panels Last

If you’re a regular visitor to our site, you know that we’re huge proponents of solar energy. Renewable, environmentally conscious, and free – it’s tough to beat solar as far as “green energy” is concerned. We’ve written many articles on solar panels, and we love to hear your feedback. One of the most frequent questions […]

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6 Best Solar Panel Kits of 2020 Reviewed

February 17, 2021March 4, 2021 Melissa B Solar
Solar Panels Kits

Solar panels are a great way to generate power that you can truly feel good about. Solar power is renewable, green, and it’s free! But, let’s face it, solar technology is complicated, and it can be difficult to know what you need to get started on a solar energy system of your own. For this […]

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