Summertime heat can be scorching but summer months do not have to be devoted to air conditioning your home.

While you can modify your house to keep the heat out, there are many minor and inexpensive strategies that you can employ to keep cool.

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Host Sean Daily talks about the process of greening bottled water by using high-quality, mineral-enhanced water and recyclable, compostable, plant-based water bottles with Dave Burke, President and COO of Primo Water.

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Reconciling good intentions with action isn’t always easy, yet people all over the world are managing the task just fine.  Five years ago, the term "carbon footprint" might have been used to describe a scrapbooking technique, not the responsibility to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  At one time, 'going green' was something radical—a movement reserved for the anti-establishment population.

These days, it’s the exact opposite.  In a world of constant "breaking news" and larger-than-life drama, it might seem pointless to focus on the nitty gritty solutions of everyday life. Yet, that’s exactly what has to happen in order to affect real change.

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Earth Day, celebrated each April 22nd, was created as an opportunity to spread awareness of conservation issues.  Since the birthday of Earth Day, the mission and its global support network have strengthened exponentially.

There is some concern that marketing efforts are shifting the focus of Earth Day from planet to purchases, yielding a day more about what you get and less about what you give. 

Here are some resource links and events that keep the spotlight on the planet...

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Anyone who receives mail knows what it’s like to have stacks of paper sitting on the kitchen table awaiting a trip to the recycling bin.  Eco-conscious individuals may experience a great deal of frustration, since there often seems to be little they can do to stop the waste flow. 

Take control over paper consumption by filing your taxes online.  This act saves large amounts of paper, speeds up the process, minimizes errors, and keeps audits at bay while putting eco-friendly ideals into action.

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