ArcaMax

When shopping for clothes, skip virgin polyester whenever possible, along with other petroleum-based synthetics, such as acrylic and nylon. These fabrics are made from fossil fuels, don't readily biodegrade, and can shed ...Read More

Buying secondhand clothing at thrift stores or consignment shops is easier on your wallet and can be up to 95 percent more energy-efficient than buying new, since it eliminates much of the energy required to produce, dye, ...Read More

Spare change that accidentally ends up in a load of laundry may seem harmless, but a few coins can cause surprisingly expensive damage. During the spin cycle, a washing machine's drum can reach hundreds of revolutions per ...Read More

If you're registering for gifts for a major event like a wedding or a housewarming, consider registering at a landscaping center for plants. Large balled trees, flowering bushes and other landscaping plants can be ...Read More

Do you enjoy drinking hot green tea? Before you toss those used tea bags, give them a second life as an easy at-home spa treatment. Green tea is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, including EGCG, which have soothing and...Read More

If you've squeezed the last few drops of toothpaste out of the tube, grab some scissors and cut it open. You can use the residual paste inside to help with a myriad of household tasks. Stains on the carpet? Just rub the ...Read More