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Posted on February 3, 2012 by Allie

Grist helps a reader figure out why her CFL bulbs don’t last very long.

INHABITAT has instructions for building a stool out of recycled cardboard, and the most adorable clothespin cake topper.

GreenUPGRADER shows us how to make a heart garland out of old books. Or, you know, you could use magazine, because I bet the author of said book was probably hoping it would last forever, telling the story to the ages and . . . sigh.

The Good Human can help you save 70% at the Reusables Warehouse Sale!

Rob’s World has a way to reuse spent gift cards.

Crafting a Green World is upcycling maps!

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Tip of the Day

If It Doesn’t Smell, Don’t Wash It

According to Real Simple, if every American made an effort to launder less — cutting out just one load of laundry a week per household — we’d save enough water to fill seven million swimming pools each year.

So if it looks clean, and it smells clean, call it clean and wear it again. Consider hanging worn clothes out on your clothesline to freshen them up between wearings.