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Do I really need this?

Ever have the gimme gimme's? Hyper-consumption is a major contributor to environmental degradation. By getting in the habit of asking ourselves the question "Do I...

Green Building or Greenwashing in Kfar Saba?

Slowly, but surely Israel is catching on to the idea of green building. We are wondering if the Israeli-style new "green" building neighborhood set...

Green Your Microwave

Microwaves are great cooking tools, they might not be the healthiest way to go but they sure do save time. Here are some tips...

Green Space

One way of greening is economizing space and where better place to economize than than in your own home... Here are a few tips for making...

Bialik Square Loses Famous Centerpiece

The colorful sculpture that once graced Bialik Square in the center of Tel Aviv is no more. The sculpture, designed for the...

Leave it Cleaner

Thinking back to picnics as a kid I can still hear my parents' voices telling me to leave the place cleaner than how we...

Unplug

Leaking electricity from electronics costs Americans millions annually. In fact about $750 million a year from leaky TVs and about $600 million a year...

Substitute

One important aspect of a greener life is what you eat. Try various substitutes for your less healthy foods. Use brown sugar instead of white,...

Ecological reasons to ride the bus

Riding the bus is one of the simplest and most powerful actions an individual can take to reduce their environmental footprint. At a time...

Let it Fill First

If when you wash your dishes or clothing you wait until the machine to be full you can save between 30%-45% on energy usage....

Be Creative

In the spirit of the 3 R’s see try to think outside of the box. How canyou reuse household items in ways not originally...

The Three R’s

What once was the considered the basic education needed - reading , ‘riting, and ‘rithmatic – is today’s the abc’s of a greener living:...

Staying Warm

When trying to stay warm in the winter make sure that your heater has a thermostat. Using a thermostat will make sure that...

1 Equals 5

Every single degree that you raise your central heating raises the cost of running your heating by 5 percent. Try to sharpen your awareness...

Hand Me Around

It may be a status symbol to wear the latest styles, but every think about wearing the best? If it works, why fix it?There’s...

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Key Rules Recreational Cannabis Users Must Follow in Pittsburgh

Adults who are 21 or older can carry up to 30 grams. This amount applies to personal use within Pittsburgh’s limits. Carrying more could lead to confiscation or legal action. Staying under the limit avoids problems during any public stop.

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Jujube, the sidr tree of medicine and magic

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Ancient Roman strategy game figured out with AI

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