Health Bites: Irradiated Foods

Talk of radiation brings to mind all sorts of negative images. After all, radiation is often a factor in cancer and other disease. However, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), not all radiation is harmful. In fact, in small doses, radiation can actually protect people from other harmful things lurking unseen.
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8 Green Ways to Winterize

While you may equate "green" with the warmer weather, the winter season is perhaps the ideal time to take some green initiatives in and around the house.

In many households, the bulk of energy is consumed during the cold-weather months. That's because heat is often running all day long to keep the home comfortable, heavier clothes are worn, which take longer to wash and dry, less time is spent cooking outdoors and more time is geared around firing up the kitchen stove.
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Green Your Laundry in 8 Easy Steps

Most people equate doing laundry with getting things white and bright. But how about laundry that's green? Everyone has to do laundry, and it turns out that in and around the laundry room there are amply opportunities to make some green changes.
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Get Involved in Helping the Planet

Many people see the New Year as an opportunity to begin anew. With so much emphasis on the environment, many people are looking for ways to alter their lifestyle and become more environmentally friendly. For those who have already made such changes, perhaps volunteering with environmentally-focused agences is what's best for you. If you're looking to do just that, the following agencies could be a good fit.
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