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Do Just One Thing for January 04, 2016

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | January 4th, 2016

Remember the Do Just One Thing tip about plastic microbeads in body washes and how they end up being gobbled up by aquatic wildlife? The same can hold true for our soft, cozy fleece sweatshirts. When you wash your fleece jackets and pullovers, small nylon fibers end up shedding and going down the drain. These tiny strands are just like microbeads -- they get caught in the aquatic food chain. If you want to avoid contaminating the food supply, try two things: Hand wash your fleece items in the sink and capture the strands with a fine mesh cover, or look for alternatives like wool, which have fibers that are natural and biodegradable.

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Do Just One Thing for January 03, 2016

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | January 3rd, 2016

The healthiest way to keep your mattress free of germs and bacteria would be to wash it in hot water in your washing machine. But we all know this isn't possible, so do the next best thing: Give it a shot of alcohol. Strip the bed and fill a small spray bottle with cheap vodka or rubbing alcohol. Gently mist the top and sides of the mattress. The booze will kill the bacteria -- along with odors -- and won't saturate your bed, since the alcohol will quickly dissipate. Make this a regular habit for a healthy bed.

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Do Just One Thing for January 02, 2016

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | January 2nd, 2016

Many game consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation do more than just play games, they also let users stream movies. But when watching movies at home, reconsider watching them through the game console. On average, they use twice as much energy as watching a movie through on-demand services from the cable company or a streaming service like Netflix. The game consoles are such huge energy wasters that they can use up to 30 times more energy versus other methods of streaming movies.

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