Did you know that 44 million windshield wiper blades are disposed of in landfills every year in the United States? That’s a lot of waste. And while wipers are nearly impossible to recycle, you can choose wipers designed to last much longer than traditional ones. Look for blades made of silicone. They last three times longer, which means you replace them less often. Plus, silicone is inert, which means when it is thrown away, it doesn’t break down and create pollution.

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After you've boiled a pot of pasta or potatoes, do you ever wonder what you can do with all of that leftover starchy water? Instead of pouring it down the drain, let it cool down to room temperature and reuse it to water your houseplants and garden. The residual starch in the water actually spurs the nutrients in soil, which helps feed the plants and makes them stronger. In essence, they are carbo-loading for strength! Just remember this one tip: Don't add any salt to the water when cooking, since salt is harmful to all plant types.

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According to Eating Well, almost all vitamins and supplements will keep if stored in a cool, dry place. But there are five supplements that can do much better if refrigerated to minimize degradation of the product. Those five supplements are fish oil, probiotics, liquid iron, flaxseed oil and vitamin C. All five of these items are sensitive to heat and temperature fluctuations and will remain effective if kept at a cool refrigerator temperature.

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