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Recycling Cardboard

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | February 13th, 2016

Recycling cardboard is one of the most important and easiest ways to reduce landfill waste and save energy and natural resources. Every ton of cardboard recycled conserves more than a full barrel of oil and over 6.6 million BTUs of energy, according to Waste Management. When recycling cardboard boxes, be sure to break them down flat and remove items like plastic wrap, plastic ties, packing peanuts and bubble wrap. If the forecast calls for rain on recycling day and you can't prevent cardboard from getting wet, don't worry. It will still be picked up and recycled. But just be sure cardboard does not have any food waste or grease; that's contaminated and cannot be recycled.

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Unplug Your Car Chargers

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | February 12th, 2016

With newer automobiles allowing you to plug electronics into outlets and USB ports, our cars are becoming mobile offices for our everyday lives. But when you reach your destination, be sure to unplug your GPS devices, phone cords and whatever else you might have plugged in. Even with the car turned off, many of these items will still pull power from your car's battery. This can wear down the lifespan of the battery and also wear down electronic devices and cable cords. And if you're driving in your own community, where you know the roads without the assistance of a GPS device, just unplug entirely and stash it until you really need it.

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Insulated Window Drapes

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | February 11th, 2016

Using special insulated window drapes at home is an easy (and decorative) way to reduce heating costs in the winter, since they block cold drafts. But going to the store to buy new drapes can be a pricey investment. If you have window drapes already, here's an easy way to DIY your way to insulating drapes. Simply take sheets of bubble wrap and pin them to the reverse side of the drape panels (so the bubble wrap faces the window). The small air bubbles act like mini-greenhouses and double the insulation value of the drape panels without ruining their decorative look.

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