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		<description><![CDATA[Winter utility bills can keep you up at night, but lowering your
thermostat at bedtime may help in more ways than one. The National Sleep
Foundation has traditionally recommended a bedroom temperature of 60 to
67 degrees Fahrenheit for comfortable...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Oct/27/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before tossing beauty products that didn't work out or have passed their
expiration date, consider whether they can be repurposed. A thoroughly
cleaned mascara wand makes a handy tool for scrubbing dirt from jewelry
settings and watch links. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4327934</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/26/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before tossing an empty chip bag, candy wrapper or juice pouch, tear it
completely open down both sides so it lays flat. Small animals --
including birds, squirrels, raccoons and skunks -- can be attracted to
crumbs and food odors left inside. If ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4326342</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/25/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before buying a brand-new pair of shoes, check a thrift store, resale
site or consignment shop for a pre-owned pair. Manufacturing a new pair
of shoes can generate roughly 13 to 35 kilograms of CO2e, depending on
the materials and construction. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4325539</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/24/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The next time you grab a coffee to go, consider leaving the plastic lid
behind. Studies have found that heat can increase the release of
microplastics from some disposable plastic beverage container lids.
Instead, let your coffee cool slightly and...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4324913</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/23/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Plastic containers of lighter fluid and motor oil are often stamped with
a No. 2 recycling symbol. While No. 2 is a commonly recycled variety of
plastic, these containers are not. The reason is simple: Plastic
containers that once held flammable ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4324350</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/22/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Plastic caps on containers of juice, soda and water are now recyclable,
but they should not be left in place on the bottles. When plastic
bottles are compressed during the baling process, a tightly screwed-on
lid or cap can prevent bottles from ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4323663</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/21/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your white clothing still has a strong bleach scent after it dries,
think twice before wearing it. Residual bleach can irritate the skin,
causing itching, redness and rashes, and its fumes may be uncomfortable
for people with respiratory ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4322847</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/20/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When dust collects under an appliance like a refrigerator, the reduced
airflow can force it to work harder to keep things cold or frozen. A
simple trick is to vacuum away the dust, but often the extension hose on
a vacuum isn’t long enough or ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4321147</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/19/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every extra pound you bring aboard a plane adds to the aircraft's fuel
consumption and carbon emissions. In fact, carrying just 5 fewer pounds
of luggage could make a meaningful difference if every U.S. traveler did
the same. That's roughly the ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4317711</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/18/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases can take a lot of energy to dry
because they're bulky and hold plenty of water. Instead of sending them
through the dryer, hang them outside on a clothesline or drying rack
when weather permits. Air-drying uses...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4317015</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/17/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, the collection of old books in your home could be cash in your
hands, and there's no need to set up a yard sale to get it! The website
Cash4Books.net makes it simple: All you do is type in the International
Standard Book Number (ISBN), which ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4316467</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/16/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your flour is a year old or smells rancid, don't eat it -- put it to
work around the house. Use it to clean a grimy deck of playing cards:
Place the cards in a paper bag with about 1/4 cup of old flour, close
the bag and shake well. The flour ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4315816</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/15/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of us like to buy suet balls or bird food that comes in mesh bags
(which help keep the birdseed together when you hang them outside).
While for the most part our feathered friends can get a healthy meal or
snack from these, there is a chance ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4315139</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/14/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you planning a getaway to a warm beach destination? In addition to
researching airfare, hotels and activities for your vacation, checking
beach contamination conditions for where you're going is key, too. Local
beaches that are not healthy can...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4314381</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/13/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you're a cloud gamer, you can reduce the energy and data associated
with streaming by making a few simple changes. When possible, download a
game and play it locally rather than continuously streaming it from the
cloud. You can also lower the ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4314380</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/12/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you open a package of tofu, don't automatically dump the liquid
down the drain. Tofu water can be repurposed as a cooking liquid -- use
it in place of some of the water or broth in soups, sauces, curries or
when cooking grains and oatmeal. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4312863</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/11/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When shopping for a reusable water bottle, there's one material that
stands out: stainless steel. Unlike hard plastic, which can scratch and
harbor bacteria, or glass, which is fragile and breakable, stainless
steel is durable, nonporous and easy ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4312161</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/10/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before cold weather arrives, use a candle to check your windows for
sneaky drafts. Slowly move the flame or smoke around the edges of the
window frame. If the flame flickers or the smoke suddenly wavers,
outdoor air may be finding its way inside. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4311646</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/09/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you want your clothes to dry more quickly, and use less energy in the
process? It might be time to shorten the dryer vent hose. That long,
metal, accordionlike tube that connects from the wall to the dryer is
often too long when it's installed ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4311304</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/08/2026</pubDate>
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