Do you love radishes? If you love the roots, you will probably love the stems and leaves even more. First, yes: The leafy parts of radishes are totally edible. And they are delicious, with a slightly peppery taste that makes a wonderful addition to all sorts of cooking. They’re healthy, too, with magnesium, calcium and vitamin B6. Instead of tossing the stems and leaves away in the trash, use them for salads, soups and any dish to which you’d like to add a hearty green.

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Did you know typical bandages are made from plastic or PVC, and that they can have a whole host of chemicals in the adhesive, too? There are safer alternatives to conventional bandages, including bamboo fiber and silicone. And while silicone is not biodegradable, it is hypoallergenic and non-irritating, and it is nontoxic to aquatic and soil organisms. Bamboo and silicone bandages aren’t easy to find right now, so look online for sources that sell them.

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When the last dill pickle is eaten, do you just dump the leftover pickling down the drain? Here's a clever use for that remaining pickle juice: Use it as a weed killer! Most pickling brines contain salt, which does an effective job at not only killing weeds, but preventing them, too. Pour your extra pickle juice over pesky weeds where they keep sprouting up and you'll keep them away without the use of chemical herbicides.

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