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Groups in both the public and private sectors are expanding incentives for consumers who “go green.” Various programs throughout the country are paying Americans who choose to live a green life by recycling, saving energy and investing in energy-efficient products and systems. CVS, the States of New York and Connecticut, and a company called RecycleBank are some examples of the variety of industries and sectors that are offering incentives on the green life. The myriad of programs that encourage people to invest in a more environmentally-sensitive future have never been so numerous. Read this article to learn about some of these incentive programs and how you can get rewarded for living green!

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Choosing to live a green life in our home may end up affecting more than just you. If other people live in your home, it may take their participation to make a real difference in the way of energy usage, recycling materials and using more efficient, green products. But how does one go about convincing an entire household to implement these behavior changes? This article helps guide those first steps, suggesting a “Green the Family” meeting that brings everyone together to discuss and decide on a plan to live green together. Read this article today, gather the group and decide how best to effect positive change in your home!

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Spring is officially here! With the thermometer steadily increasing, so too is the pile of stuff we have waited all year to clear out this spring. Spring cleaning can be extremely helpful in re-organizing your home, making everything seem larger and more roomy.  The result of this abstract and literal cleansing, are bags and bags full of all that stuff! What to do with these bags is usually the plight of most once they’ve finally cleared out those closets. This article will help you get rid of those bags in a green way! Living green should pertain to every cycle of our habits, and Spring Cleaning is no exception. Click here to learn about how you can live green this spring!

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Tomorrow evening, millions of U.S. homes, 2,200 businesses, 45 landmarks and 30 States will turn off non-essential lights in commemoration of Earth Hour. This event is meant to bring awareness to the environmental movement, encouraging individuals to recognize their power to make a difference. Last year, 4,000 cities across 47 countries turned the lights off in official buildings, and event organizers hope that number will increase this year, making an even larger impact for environmental awareness. Read this article to find out what national landmarks near you are participating and see how you and your family can participate in Earth Hour 2010!