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Do Your Part: A kids’ craft to bring crayons back to life

Here’s an easy, craft idea that will help your kids understand the power of reusing things. It’s a way to Do Your Part and get more life out of your stash of broken crayons.

Do Your Part: A kids’ craft to bring crayons back to life

Updated 02/24/2013 10:29 AM

Do Your Part: Lightbulb overload: Pick the right bulb

Looking for ways to pay less for your lighting? Do Your Part and make energy efficient lighting choices. You’ll save energy and money - at the same time! You’ll need to know your options - and know what bulb works best where.

Do Your Part: Lightbulb overload: Pick the right bulb

02/10/2013 04:12 PM

Do Your Part: Concentrated juices save money

If your family is anything like mine, you can go through several cartons of juice each month, or dozens of juice boxes. The problem is, both can create a lot of waste. Instead, Do Your Part and buy concentrated juice. You’ll create less trash and you’ll even save some money!

Do Your Part: Concentrated juices save money

02/03/2013 12:57 PM

Do Your Part: Housewarming gifts

Housewarming gifts are always a nice touch. When you’re thinking up the next one you’ll be giving, do your part and keep the planet in mind.

Do Your Part: Housewarming gifts

01/27/2013 02:46 PM

Do Your Part: Detox your home

If you want a healthier home, it’s critical to eliminate the hidden and unwanted chemicals that could be polluting it. Do Your Part and detox your house today.

Do Your Part: Detox your home

01/13/2013 03:51 PM

Do Your Part: Kitty litter

The most popular kitty litter out there may not be the best choice for your cat or for you. Do Your Part and make a more informed choice.

Do Your Part: Kitty litter

01/06/2013 11:57 AM

Do Your Part: Recycling Glass

Recycling glass is another super easy way to Do Your Part. It’s as close to instant gratification as you can get in the recycling world. A recycled glass bottle can be back on a store shelf in as little as 30 days and can be recycled over and over again!

Do Your Part: Recycling Glass

12/30/2012 02:23 PM

Do Your Part: Batteries

Batteries are a fact of life. We need them to power all sorts of electronics. But batteries contain heavy metals like lead and cadmium that are harmful to the environment. Do Your Part to pick a better battery.

Do Your Part: Batteries

Updated 12/24/2012 02:51 PM

Do Your Part: Save money on vacations

Are you planning to take a vacation from the daily grind anytime soon? Before you jump in the car or board a plane, Do Your Part at home to conserve energy and money while you’re away.

Do Your Part: Save money on vacations

12/16/2012 02:06 PM

Do Your Part: ReStores

Whether you’re a bargain hunter, builder or simply have leftover materials that are too good to throw away, you have to check out Habitat for Humanity’s Re-Stores. It’s a perfect way to Do Your Part and there are hundreds across the country.

Do Your Part: ReStores

12/09/2012 03:29 PM

Do Your Part: Printer cartridges

Tired of paying big bucks for ink and toner cartridges? Tired of old ones going to waste in a landfill? I’ll show you how to Do Your Part to make sure they get reused and that you save money when it comes to buying your next ones.

Do Your Part: Printer cartridges

12/02/2012 04:20 PM

Do Your Part: Top 5 things to buy used

Buying some things brand new can be wasteful and unnecessary. Do Your Part and purchase a few gently used items. Here are Terri Bennett's top 5 favorite things to buy used.

11/25/2012 12:45 PM

Do your part: Put fall leaves to Work for You

Fall leaves are certainly beautiful but they can certainly be a lot of work. Instead of spending our raking, bagging, and trashing them, put them to work for you in your backyard. Terri shows you how easy it is to Do Your Part with them to have your lawn looking its best.

11/18/2012 06:09 PM

Do Your Part: Recycle solutions

Most of us know what we can toss into our recycling bin. But what about the stuff we can’t? Do Your Part and find solutions to the trickiest of recycling problems.

11/11/2012 06:02 PM

Do Your Part: Reducing household trash

With recycling getting easier and easier, Terri Bennett shows you how to Do Your Part with her ‘Top 5 Ways to Reduce Household Trash.'

11/04/2012 01:59 PM

Do Your Part: Cut lighting costs

Looking for ways to pay less for lighting your home? There are more ways than just picking a better bulb or turning off the lights. Terri Bennett shows you how to Do Your Part with her ‘Top 5 Ways to Cut Your Lighting Costs.’

10/28/2012 03:45 PM

Do Your Part: Get rid of household hazardous waste

Do you have a dirty and dangerous secret lurking in your home? Lots of stuff you have is considered household hazardous waste. Terri Bennett shows you how to Do Your Part and get rid of it responsibly.

10/21/2012 02:24 PM

Do Your Part: Energy Upgrades

Do you cringe every time you open your utility bills? Now there are easy ways to make each one a whole lot less. Terri Bennett will show you how to Do Your Part with a few energy efficient upgrades, all for less than $15 dollars!

10/14/2012 03:32 PM

Do Your Part: A cleaner candle

There are a ton of choices out there for anyone who wants to pick that perfect scent for their home. "Do Your Part" and make sure you know how your next candle will impact not just your home but the planet.

10/07/2012 01:08 PM

Do Your Part: Best ways to waste less food

Did you know that the average American family throws away 25 percent of the food they buy each year. That comes out to roughly $2,000 that gets tossed in the trash. Do Your Part to keep food out of the landfills and more money in your wallet.

09/28/2012 03:02 PM