Did you know you can make your own reusable disinfectant wipes? Just tear some old cotton T-shirts into rags and fill a plastic container (a food storage container with a tight-fitting lid works best) with 3 parts white vinegar, 1 1/2 parts rubbing alcohol, a few drops of castile soap and a splash of water. Let the rags soak in the mixture, then whenever you need to disinfect a surface, just grab a rag, gently squeeze out the excess and wipe away.

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Used coffee grounds are a gardener's best friend, especially if you're planting acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, hydrangeas and azaleas in your backyard. One of the easiest ways to incorporate used coffee grounds is to simply spread them on top of the ground and rake them into the soil. Then give the area a nice soak so the grounds can saturate and begin to release their acidity into the soil. Even if you aren't a coffee drinker, you can ask your local coffee shop to save their used grounds for you to use.

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If you play golf, you may want to consider the type of golf ball you use when playing near water. Traditional golf balls will sink to the bottom of the pond, and over time they will begin to degrade, allowing microparticles of plastic to end up in the water. New innovations have been made in golf balls, with some that are designed to biodegrade safely in water and even leave behind fish food for aquatic wildlife. Of course, the best bet is to improve your game and avoid losing balls in waterways altogether!

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