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Buying Appliances on Black Friday? Make Them ENERGY STAR.

Do your Black Friday shopping spree plans include shopping for a clothes washer, clothes dryer, dishwasher or refrigerator? If you’re buying appliances on Black Friday, whatever you buy, make sure they carry the ENERGY STAR logo. Here’s why, courtesy of Appliances Connection, a one-stop shop for appliances and a good source for suggestions on how […]

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Here’s the #1 Secret to Buying an Energy-Efficient Dishwasher

If you’re shopping for a new dishwasher, what are your top concerns? Noise levels? Color? Price? You might not even put “energy efficient” on the list! And if you do, you might not know how to figure out which dishwasher actually saves energy. That’s a mistake. We’re partnering with Constellation Energy to remind you why […]

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How To Pick the Best Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs For Your Home or Apt.

  Sunday, November 1, you’ll be turning back your clocks and turning on your lights a lot earlier to deal with the longer, darker nights. It’s the perfect time to replace the energy-wasting bulbs in the lights you use most with the best energy-efficient light bulbs available: compact fluorescents and LEDs. Here’s a guide to […]

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The 13 Best Eco Labels To Help You Shop Green

1.3kviewsGreen shopping can be confusing! Many products claim to be “natural,” “eco-friendly,” and “biodegradable.” But what in the world does that mean? Unfortunately, because there’s no standardized definition for any of these words, they’re actually meaningless. In fact, many companies intentionally use vague words to market their products as if they’re better for you and the […]

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