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Do Just One Thing for August 06, 2012

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | August 6th, 2012

8/6/12

If you use your dryer regularly, do these two things to cut down on energy costs. First, clean the lint filter in the dryer after each use; a dirty filter will force the dryer to work harder and is a fire hazard. Second, dry heavier items -- like blankets, towels and jeans -- separately from lighter items that dry quicker; most dryers have a moisture sensor setting that can default if there is even one wet item still inside.

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Do Just One Thing for August 05, 2012

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | August 5th, 2012

8/5/12

When shopping for new kitchen utensils or cookware, look for items made from 100 percent recycled steel. One benefit of using recycled metal is a major reduction in greenhouse gases and energy use because it uses less energy to recycle the metal than to make metal from virgin ore. Recycling one ton of steel conserves 2,500 pounds of iron ore; 1,400 pounds of coal; and 120 pounds of limestone. Recycled steel products have the same durability, wear and strength of nonrecycled. And remember: When it's time to dispose of recycled steel products, toss them in the recycling bin to be made into new products yet again.

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Do Just One Thing for August 04, 2012

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | August 4th, 2012

8/4/12

Here's a simple and smart way to upcycle your old orange peels: make them into an eco-friendly household cleaner. Fill a glass jar with white vinegar, and place the peels from three to four oranges inside the jar. Let it sit for seven to 10 days, strain the liquid and use the orange-infused vinegar as an all-purpose cleaner around the house. It's safe for all surfaces, and it smells great too.

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