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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

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Watch this video showing new ways to reduce your carbon and garbage footprint by the products you buy at the grocery store. Try buying detergent concentrate, reuse plastic bags or return them to Wal-Mart, and recycle plastic water bottles.

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Zen Living: Building a Green Home (6:23)

Watch this "Zen Living" video to learn what goes into building a green home. Video courtesy of Zen Living from ON Networks.

Green Gadgets: Garden Glo (3:20)

The Garden Glo is a multipurpose planter and garden light that runs on solar power. Learn more about the Garden Glo in this HowStuffWorks video.

Saving Energy During the Holidays (1:47)

Watch this video about how to save energy while you decorate for the Holidays on HowStuffWorks. If half of all traditional Christmas bulbs were replaced with LED bulbs, it could yield a savings of $17 billion dollars a year in energy bills. Learn... More »

Go Green: Eco Insulation (3:17)

Join Green citizen Andrew as he talks about proper insulation. Brought to you by the Discovery Channel.

Energy Efficient Tips with Brad Staggs (4:57)

Before the cold weather hits this winter, take the time to make sure your home is energy efficient, and save your energy bill from going through the roof. Homeowners who make improvements with ENERGY STAR products will get tax credits of up to $500... More »

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Deconstructed: Lawn Mower (2:59)

On The Science Channel's "Deconstructed," discover how lawn mowers are a generator of a small hurricane. The complicated engine system of lawn mowers drive both the blades and the wheels.

Deconstructed: Bread Toaster (3:02)

On The Science Channel's "Deconstructed," take a look inside a bread toaster. Learn how the grid heats up and the lever spring prevents the toast from flying across the room.

Sci Fi Saved My Life: Bomb Shelters (2:12)

"The Terminator," presents a grim vision of a future devastated by nuclear war. Weary of a possible real life threat, many have built bomb shelters underneath their houses. Learn more on The Science Channel's "Sci-Fi Saved My Life."

Deconstructed: Propane Grill (2:44)

Learn how a propane grill and all its components work on The Science Channel's "Deconstructed."

Deconstructed: Digital Scale (2:02)

If you want to be precise with your weight, the digital scale might be for you. In this clip from The Science Channel's "Deconstructed", we learn how this heavyweight technology works.

Deconstructed: Mechanical Scales (2:43)

You can't hide the truth from the bathroom scale. In this clip from "Deconstructed" on The Science Channel, learn the technology behind the mechanical scale.

Deconstructed: How Toilets Work (3:01)

Learn about the flushing mechanism of a toilet in this clip from "Deconstructed" on The Science Channel.

What the Ancients Knew: Spinning Wheel (1:11)

The ancient Indians used the spinning wheel to create soft and beautiful garments. See how the wheel originated in this clip on The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew."

In a Split Second: Preventing Accidents in the Home (29:30)

Every five seconds there is a serious accident in the home. Aimed at lowering that statistic, this program demonstrates to parents and other caregivers how they can take precautions to prevent common accidents.

How It's Made: Chain Saw (3:21)

Chain saws are pretty useful and easy to build -- you can even make one at home. Learn how to make a chain saw from scratch in this video.