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What happens to all the latex paint that is dropped off at hazard waste centers? It’s recycled and is being resold at your local paint distributors, Dunn-Edwards and Kelly-Moore, for instance. Recycled paint sells for less, but the quality and viscosity is augmented by blending it with virgin materials. For more information and a complete list of distributors, visit
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/ConDemo/Paint/.

This holiday season, try online greeting cards or opt for recycled paper and cards that get second lives in the garden. Some cards are infused with seeds, which recipients can plant.  Visit http://www.greenfieldpaper.com to learn more about these and other eco-friendly greeting cards.

Source: C.A.R.

It’s flu season and you know you’re supposed to wash your hands, but don’t neglect your feet and your home’s indoor air quality. The germs on your shoes find their way into your home and carpets. According to one study, 27 percent of the bacteria in the home are the E. Coli virus. For a healthy home, leave your shoes at the door.

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Add tennis balls or dryer balls to your dryer. They will speed up drying time and save you electricity.

Installing faucet aerators and low-flow shower heads will cut water heating costs by 50 percent and save up to $300 per year.

If you have a swimming pool, add a cover. You’ll reduce evaporation by 90 percent. If your pool is heated, reduce the water temperature. Warmer water evaporates more quickly. For more water conservation tips, visit www.drinktap.org and http://www.h2ouse.org/index.cfm.

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