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Cut back on single-serving foods and beverages. Instead, buy items in bulk and portion them out into reusable containers.
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The Green Room Blog
Tip #2 for the 44th Prez: Buy Better Mattresses
The next president may lose a lot of sleep over the next four years, but it shouldn't be on account of his mattress.
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Plastic ABCs & 123s
It crops up in everything from clothes to coffee canisters, but how much do you really know about plain, old plastic?
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Joan's Kale and Potato Soup
A heartwarming winter recipe
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Beef DecoderLearn more about food certifications.
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Food CrisisHow does the rising price of food around the world affect our diets?
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