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idea: 548 v.1
title: european toilets
by: Yvonne
v.1 comments: 1
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keywords: save money, save water

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Encourage major hardware chains to offer european toilets - that have a flush for #1 and a heavier flush for #2.....saves many gallons of water each day! ...
idea: 549 v.1
title: heat the rooms you need
by: Yvonne
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keywords: save money, save oil, save electric

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Heat only the rooms you use! Add doors to the kitchen and living spaces, and keep them shut. Forced air heat is easy - shut the vents in the bedrooms ...
idea: 547 v.1
title: save water
by: Yvonne
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keywords: save money, save water

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Shower with a bucket in the shower to catch water run off. Use it to flush the toilet ...
idea: 528 v.1
title: Keep a Live Xmas Tree
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parents: 516
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keywords: christmas, planet, money

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Don't buy a tree every year. Keep one in a pot in your garden then bring it in for Christmas. It's amazing how tall they can grow with good soil and light ...
idea: 599 v.2
title: Cut the shaving cream can
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Forget shaving cream in a can. It's a hunk of steel and plastic the world can do without. You can buy shaving soap and a brush (optional) and get the same results ...
idea: 605 v.1
title: Toilet Flush Counter
v.1 comments: 2
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For those who follow the "if it's yellow let it mellow" toilet rule, why doesn't someone create a flush counter to encourage people to flush less? ...
idea: 606 v.1
title: Have a street sale not just a yard ...
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Yard sales are a great way to keep your stuff out of the dump. But to attract more people and get rid of ALL your unwanted stuff, have a STREET SALE. See link below ...
idea: 546 v.1
title: Grocery Shopping
by: Yvonne
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keywords: money

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Don't go grocery shopping "once a week". Finish all of the fresh fruits and vegetables you purchased the week before. ...
idea: 607 v.1
title: Re-use Dryer Lint
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Did you know dryer lint is flammable? That's why you should clean out your lint screen often. But don't toss it. Use it instead of paper to start fires in winter! ...
idea: 575 v.1
title: Use the diaper scrape technique
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parents: 543
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keywords: diaper, poop, baby, babies

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If you have to use disposable diapers, cut down on the number of wipes you use by scraping your baby's bottom with the diaper first. No really ...

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