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💡 Invest in high-quality products and shop your values by purchasing from sustainable brands

Save hundreds each year by shopping at thrift stores

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Decorate your home with ethical, sustainable brands

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Support retailers that reuse old products and materials

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"Maybe it will keep me from buying stuff.'

Avoid cheaply made clothing from fast fashion brands

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Buy personal care items without toxins or excess waste

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You can save $75 every year just by scraping the last bit of your cosmetics out of the container.
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Changing your beauty routine could ultimately save you nearly $3,000 — here's how to get started

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Health advocate shares review after testing 'game-changer' toilet paper: 'So worth it'

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Outraged shopper sparks backlash after revealing what's actually inside high-end beauty bottle: 'That just doesn't make sense'

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Beauty expert shares simple two-ingredient trick to clean makeup brushes fast: 'It worked perfectly'

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Researchers transform popular beauty products using materials from unexpected source: 'It's about rethinking the entire design process'

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Woman reveals how she uses empty pill bottles to make the most of beauty products: 'I'm glad I'm not the only one that does this'


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The TCD Guide makes it easier than ever to help yourself while helping the planet.

Join us in exploring over 100 ways to save more, waste less, and improve your life — everything from upgrading your home to eating better food to making money on your old stuff.

Whatever your goals, we can help you make smart choices and connect you to trusted partners.

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COOL BRANDS

"One of our motivations in founding Harvest was you can't scale electrification if it's going to increase people's bills."
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Startup founder reveals the hidden technology essential for next-gen home heating and cooling: 'It's going to become a no-brainer'

Klima's technology is designed to be incredibly simple — installation should take less than a minute.
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Here's the device you need to save on your energy bills if you have a window or ductless air conditioner or heat pump

"We're building the infrastructure for circular fashion at scale."
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CEO breaks down revolution happening in secondhand shopping: 'We've witnessed a remarkable shift in mindset'

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"It's such a magical feeling."
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Activist endures painful history to embark on inspiring work to save critical species: 'The mountain gorillas have really shaped my life'

Others were impressed by this solution.
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Pet owner shares eye-opening method to make use of empty medication bottles: 'I have a collection'

"If you give them a habitat, they will find you."
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Homeowner captures stunning photos of unexpected yard visitors: 'Like living in a nature documentary'

"A major testament to the hard work and dedication our teams have put into the program."
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Ford shares eye-popping video of new 'SuperTruck' breaking records on iconic mountain peak: 'Completing the toughest challenges'

"I wish you would be less nice."
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Expert debunks viral myth about nuclear energy: 'Just another common misconception'

"It's our job to be part of the technological development necessary to achieve this goal."
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Innovative companies partner to develop floating device that could transform energy production: 'A game-changer'

"I'm going to put it to use now."
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Gardener shares brilliant storage tip using unexpected item: 'This is so clever'

"Shouldn't be a thing."
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Resident shares infuriating photo of 'vile' situation becoming increasingly common: 'Actually dangerous'

The expert suggested a better alternative.
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Expert issues warning about common landscaping product before diving into lawn renovation project: 'Not only expensive, but terrible'

"Our team peeled back the turf."
  • Outdoors Outdoors

Park visitor captures bizarre video that looks like something out of 'Thriller': 'Is it trapped?'

The news comes as welcome relief for an area blighted by drought conditions.
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Officials celebrate as beloved lake makes surprising recovery: 'Important ecological and cultural touchstone'

"Amtrak who?"
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Traveler shares eye-opening video after traveling on US high-speed train: 'Really smooth'

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