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Casa Verde: What Not to Recycle
In the past, I've given you the lowdown on which plastics can be recycled and told you 21 surprisingly recyclable things. But aside from the question of pizza boxes, I haven't gotten around to telling you what not to recycle. We all know that recycling is important, and San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom even thinks those who fail to should be punished.
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Ask a Geek Girl: How Can I Make My Battery Last Longer?
That's certainly one question that stumps (and annoys!) this geek girl all the time. A recent piece in The New York Times hits the spot with a guide to increasing your gadgets' battery life. Among the article's suggestions are to turn off WiFi and Bluetooth functions, and check your "push" function at the door — it's a battery drainer for sure.
Beauty Byte: Muji Launch Skincare
Fans of Muji's sleek minimal furnishings are in for a treat. The Japanese lifestyle brand is launching a capsule skincare collection in the U.K. at the end of this month, pooling all the favorites from its long-standing highly successful range in Japan.
Recycled Keyboard Clutch: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?
I've been noticing a big trend in recycled and eco-friendly products lately, and my latest find is no exception. The Recycled Keyboard Clutch is made from old computer keyboard keys. Of note: they aren't in any particularly order — no QWERTY or other strangely themed arrangement.
What Not to Do During National Procrastination Week
Today marks the beginning of National Procrastination Week (yes, it's real), but it also marks the beginning of our Spring coverage! Although you should be preparing yourself for some major tech Spring cleaning action, you'll want to refrain from doing any of these items on my to-do list this week while you waste time. Talk about conflicting schedules, eh?
Track Down Electronic Recycling Centers the Easy Way
You can help the planet by unplugging your gadgets when they aren't in use, trading in your used video games for cash instead of tossing them in the landfill, and even repurposing your ink cartridges if you're on the crafty side. But what do you do with the gadgets and gizmos you just don't want to deal with anymore — like all those CDs you've added into your digital library?
Obviously, you can donate them or drop them off at the appropriate recycling center!
Nice and New: Papier-Mâché Animal Busts
Hunters bask in their shooting glory by mounting their prized prey on their walls, and some people can even fill a dining room wall with antlers galore. But I found another type of taxidermy to take pride in — a papier-mâché Savannah Story Bust ($68). These jungle-friendly animal heads are made by Haitians to honor their African heritage.
There's a Visor For Bikini Waxes, and It Doesn't Go on Your Head
In a world where vajacials are listed on a spa's menu and disturbingly wacky ladyparts trends are thrown our way, here's something to add to the excess — the Va J-J Visor ($10 for six). I groan at the name, although I suppose it's slightly better than the Hoo Ha Hoodie.
Similar to a cup for women, this gynecologist-invented disposable covering is intended to protect the dainty bits.
Hannah Teter Goes Off the Grid
One thing that may have catapulted snowboarder Hannah Teter onto the Olympic podium for the second time in her career is her diet. Hannah — who scored a silver in the women's halfpipe — tells People that she credits turning vegetarian for making her a better athlete: "I started that [a vegetarian diet] last year and feel stronger mentally and physically, and springier."
Even though Teter has given up meat, she still gets plenty of protein.
Ways to Be Ecologically and Economically Conscious
The cardboard nursery isn't for everyone! LilSugar reader Betty Wayne explained how she makes the world a better place while pinching pennies. She said:Like many single mothers, I have a very limited budget.
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