There are so many different types of seafood in restaurants and at the supermarket that it can be hard to remember what’s sustainable, what’s safe and what’s something you should avoid. The Monterey Bay Aquarium has made it easy with their free “Seafood Watch” app (on iTunes or for Android) where you simply type in the variety of seafood you’re buying and whatever facts you may know, like where it’s from, or if it’s farmed or wild. Then the app gives you all the information you need to make the right choice. It even helps with sushi by giving both the common name and Japanese name for the type of seafood used.

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Do the math: With millions of cars on the road and winter weather around the corner, countless wiper blades will be replaced and tossed into landfills. Since wiper blades are nearly impossible to recycle, the next best thing is to help extend the life of your existing blades. Take a few minutes to saturate a soft cloth with rubbing alcohol and wipe down the blades. This will remove dirt, grime and debris from the blades. Even the smallest particles from insects, pebbles and leaves can leave streaks across your windshield, so a simple cleaning can sometimes do the trick to bring them back to almost as good as new.

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How often should you vacuum around the house? If you bring out the vac only when there’s a big spill or as a weekly chore, you might want to consider vacuuming more frequently. Many health care experts agree vacuuming is something you should be doing at least two or three times per week. It does more than just suck up pet hair and crumbs; a vacuum picks up particles that are covered in chemicals, and models with a HEPA filter can even help purify the air. Instead of spreading around chemicals and dust, the filter traps them and helps create a much healthier indoor air environment.

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