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		<description><![CDATA[Do you want to prevent wasps and hornets from building nests on your
house? Instead of reaching for chemical insecticides, fill a spray
bottle with soap and water and spray the nest directly. This simple
method works because the soapy mixture ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/08/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may have heard of the liquid in a can of chickpeas -- called
aquafaba -- which can be used as an egg replacement in many recipes. But
this trick isn't limited to chickpeas; the liquid from other beans, like
kidney, cannellini, navy, black, ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4217547</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jun/07/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Backyard bird and nectar feeders need to be properly maintained to keep
birds safe and healthy. Store birdseed in a cool, dry place in a sealed,
airtight container -- ideally metal or thick plastic -- to keep out
moisture, pests and rodents, and ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4216603</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jun/06/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When serving food, avoid plates, bowls and cups that have the look and
feel of glass or ceramic but the durability of plastic. According to the
Food and Drug Administration, these tabletop items are made with a resin
that's a combination of ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4215912</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jun/05/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There have been reports that popular appliances like air fryers can
release ultrafine particles into the air as they circulate hot air to
crisp food, which may affect indoor air quality. Research is still
evolving on how significant this impact is...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Jun/04/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There's a simple DIY weed killer that's popular as an alternative to
harsher chemicals -- but it helps to understand what actually does the
work. A basic mix of 1 gallon of white vinegar, 1/2 cup of liquid dish
soap and (optionally) 2 cups of ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4214749</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jun/03/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When shopping for eggs, labels like "organic," "free-range" and
"pasture-raised" reflect different standards of how hens are raised and
what they're fed. Pasture-raised eggs -- laid by hens that spend
significant time outdoors foraging -- are ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4213757</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jun/02/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adding music to an Instagram post may seem small, but it quietly
increases your digital footprint. A silent photo might be just a few
megabytes, but adding music can multiply the file size, which means more
data is uploaded, stored and streamed to...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4213756</link>
 
    <pubDate>Jun/01/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Floral foam, often called "oasis," is a single-use plastic that does not
biodegrade and can shed harmful microplastics into waterways. For a more
sustainable approach, try reusable tools like metal flower frogs, which
anchor stems securely without...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4211539</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/31/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smart planning can lead to significant water and time savings when
caring for your flowers. National Geographic recommends "companion
planting" -- grouping certain plants together to help them mutually
grow. When taller, sun-loving plants are ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4210538</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/30/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Resealing a macadam driveway is a smart way to protect a pricey
investment, but be sure to ask that the sealants used are free of coal
tar. Coal tar is a common ingredient found in many asphalt sealing
products; it's also a suspected carcinogen ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When choosing window blinds, aluminum is a smarter, more sustainable
option than plastic, PVC or fabric. Aluminum is one of the most
recyclable materials available -- it can be recycled repeatedly without
losing quality, which means old blinds are...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4209038</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/28/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it's time to get your backyard vegetable garden going, consider
giving young transplants a gentle nutritional boost. One creative option
is to save expired multivitamins and use them to enrich the soil. When
planting something like a bell ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4207893</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/27/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When investing in fine jewelry, it's worthwhile to consider the
environmental impact behind the sparkle. Mining new gold is a highly
destructive and unsustainable process, requiring extensive drilling and
blasting to extract even the smallest ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/26/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have energy-saving solar-powered outdoor lights in your garden
that don't illuminate for as long as they used to, it may be time to
check the batteries. Solar-powered lights use rechargeable batteries
that charge during the day, using the ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/25/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though vegetable oil comes from plants, it should never be poured
directly into the ground or garden soil. Once used, it breaks down and
can coat soil particles, blocking water and air from reaching plant
roots. It can also attract pests and ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
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    <pubDate>May/24/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you receive dry ice with frozen food deliveries, you can reuse it to
help pop out small, shallow dents in your car. Wearing thick gloves,
gently rub the dry ice over the dent for 30–60 seconds; the rapid
cooling can cause the metal to ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4200691</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/23/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you upgrade your cellphone, a new model often requires a completely
different charger. If your old charger becomes obsolete, here are a few
smart ways to handle it. First, keep it on hand in case guests visit and
need that type of charger. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4199828</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/22/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While they don't have to be sparkling clean, it's important that the
glass containers you put in your recycling bin are reasonably clean.
This often means using running water and scouring the last bits of food
out of a jar. Here's a win-win: Use ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4198978</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/21/2026</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bees play a vital role in our ecosystem because they pollinate flowers
and food crops -- in fact, about one out of every three bites of food we
eat depends on pollinators like bees. Still, having bees hover around
when you're outdoors can be ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/ecotips/s-4166747</link>
 
    <pubDate>May/20/2026</pubDate>
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