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20 Ways Your Home Can Save the Planet
Posted By: Jamie
on 05/08/2008
HGTV has a list of
20 Ways Your Home Can Save the Planet
. Some interesting tips include choosing green garage gear, looking for eco-friendly dishes and cookware and selecting organic mattresses and bedding. Here is the list in order:
1. Plug into efficient appliances
2. Choose sustainable cabinets and countertops w/ low VOCs
3. Look for eco-friendly dishes and cookware
4. Think insulated, energy-saving windows
5. Look for vintage furniture or those made from recycled materials
6. Consider all-natural materials for floors
7. Get comfortable with natural bedding
8. Paint it safe with low VOC paint
9. Switch your bulbs to CFLs or LEDs
10. Make your family room family and earth friendly
11. Furnish naturally with formaldehyde-free wood products
13. Keep your garage gear green
14. Go with low flow aerators and water fixtures
15. Renew your bathroom with reclaimed style
16. Stock up on earth-friendly office supplies
17. Be green when you clean
18. Choose sustainable wood products
19. Plant for the planet- drought tolerant plants
20. Keep nature natural by seeking items crafted out of recycled materials
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