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Milk

Used in combination with white vinegar, it does wonders to remove ink stains on clothing. Simply soak the garment in a bowl milk or white vinegar. 

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Glass Bottles

To cut down on plastic bottle waste, buy liquid soap in bulk and decant into your favorite glass bottle. This will cut down on the number of plastic bottles you buy from the store each year.

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Your Favorite Mints

When you finish off that last Altoid, save the container. It's the right size for holding office supplies such as paper clips or stamps. 1. Trace the top of the tin onto leftover contact paper or cork sheets (found at crafts stores) and cut out the pattern. 2. Use glue to affix the cover to the tin. 3. Label the top to indicate what's inside.

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Fresh Vegetables

Eating vegetarian cuts down considerably on the effects of global warming. Why? Meat and dairy production creates more carbon emissions than all those cars and trucks on the road.

Vegetarian Recipes

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Bamboo Washcloths

Renewable bamboo isn't just a substitute for wood. Fabric woven from its fibers is absorbent and naturally antibacterial, making it ideal for washcloths.

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Herb Seeds

Start your own apothecary garden with plants such as lavender, mint, lemon balm, and thyme -- and make remedies for stress, digestion, immunity, and more.

Herb Plant Basics

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Recycled Office Supplies

With a growing selection of high-quality, green products available at reasonable prices, now is the time to bring your eco-values into the office, whether at home or at work.

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Eco-Bulbs

Using a third of the energy required by their incandescent counterparts, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) do wonders for your budget and the environment.

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Reusable Tote

You will usually find these for sale at grocery stores and other shopping centers. Find one you like and say goodbye to the endless stream of plastic bags.

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Compost Pail

Keep an airtight container in your kitchen so you can make your own nutrient-rich soil -- and not throw more waste into landfills.