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How to: Go green and save

By Woman's Day, Woman's Day, Source: MCT News Service

Here are some minor changes from Woman's Day you can incorporate into your daily life that that can bring about great change:

Simple and effective ways to help the environment and your bottom line:

_Drink tap water instead of buying bottled.

_Take stock of beauty products you use and try eliminating three of them. You'll save money and have less packaging to throw away.

_Ditch the paper towels, they're a big source of waste. Use old kitchen towels or a sponge instead.

_Eat less meat. Make a vegetarian dinner one night a week. You'll save cash and lessen agriculture-related pollutants.

_Cut down on packaging waste in your laundry room by buying the smaller-size "ultra" or concentrated detergent.

_Do your part outdoors by grasscycling: Leave lawn clippings on the ground rather than bagging them after mowing. They act as a natural fertilizer. Plus, no need for plastic bags.

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For more tips, pick up the latest issue of Woman's Day magazine or visit www.womansday.com.

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(c) 2009, Woman's Day magazine.

Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.

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