It’s common knowledge that LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs are the most energy-efficient and long-lasting bulbs out there. And they contain no dangerous chemicals, making them one of the safest, too. But eventually, even LED bulbs burn out and need to be replaced. The good news is that LED bulbs are recyclable, and there are many drop-off points at stores that will accept them. But if you can’t find any, don’t fret over tossing them in the trash. Unlike CFL bulbs, there’s nothing dangerous about LED bulbs going to a landfill.

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If you find a car tire is slowly losing pressure and needs to be filled up with air on a regular basis, you may have a small puncture. This is usually when a nail ends up jammed into the tire and very slowly releases air over time. To save your tire, all you have to do is remove the nail and fill the small hole with a tire sealant. The inexpensive liquid fills the hole and lasts for two years. It’s a simple solution to prolong the life of a tire without having to replace it right away.

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Ever open a bottle of vitamins or medicine and wonder why there’s a giant glob of cotton stuffed in there? It’s there for a specific reason: to protect the pills from breaking so you can get pristine pills in their intended form. But that sterile cotton isn’t actually cotton at all; it’s finely spun rayon or polyester. That’s because natural cotton can attract pathogens, and synthetic fiber cannot. So even though it feels like cotton, it should not be put in the compost bin. Instead, use the fill to wipe down your computer keyboard and then toss it into the trash.

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