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Do Just One Thing for December 01, 2009

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | December 1st, 2009

12/1/09

If you're debating between a live or fake Christmas tree, here's the green winner: live. Fake trees are manufactured overseas (translation: fuel costs) and are made from non-renewable, non-biodegradable materials. When thrown away, they clog our landfills. A live tree is usually grown on land unsuitable for farming anyway, but it still contributes oxygen to the atmosphere. Trees are also recyclable and most communities have such programs in place.

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Do Just One Thing for November 30, 2009

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | November 30th, 2009

11/30/09

Does your fridge still smell like last week's Thanksgiving dinner? Deodorize it: Line the shelves with newspaper and let it sit overnight. It'll absorb odors. You see, newspaper is designed to absorb ink, so it'll absorb other things, too ... like smelly odors! Keep your fridge smelling fresh by placing a bowl of charcoal in the back of the fridge. The charcoal will absorb odors, too.

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Do Just One Thing for November 29, 2009

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | November 29th, 2009

11/29/09

It pays to shop early for the holidays. When buying gifts online, elect for ground service instead of air-shipping. Not only does ground-shipping use less fuel, but it usually costs less, too. Also, have the items shipped to where delivery trucks already go on a regular basis, such as your office. And shop online and remove your name from catalogs to lessen even more waste.

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