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In the name of reducing, re-using and recycling, we try to throw out as little as possible. Lemons are great in all kinds of recipes, but not every recipe calls for using their zest. If you’ve used lemon juice in your cooking, you may not know what to do with those lemon peels. Here’s the answer. Lemons contain citric acid, but have a low PH level, making them perfect for breaking down stains without dulling finishes. They’re also good for home beauty products, and skin brightening lemon juice can be applied straight from the rind. (more…)

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Garden waste isn’t harmful to environment like many other waste products are, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t something that all gardeners have to deal with, or that it isn’t a hassle to dispose of. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be – appliances like garden shredders make it easier to compact, and there are three simple ways to get rid of it. The best option for the environment? Recycling your garden waste with the help of a compost heap. (more…)

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As the trend towards environmentally responsible living grows, more and more people are growing their own vegetables. They’re organic and free from pesticides, and the gardening process is relaxing and therapeutic – but can vegetables grown at home look and taste the same as the ones bought in shops? The answer is yes, and one of the ways to do this is to start a compost heap, too. It’s an easy way to get more out of your garden. (more…)