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Highlands County Recycling Program

Highlands County currentlyhas three drop-off recyclingcenters. Each site accepts plasticbottles, jugs, and jars, steel andaluminum cans, clean flattenedcardboard, newspaper, junk mail,office paper (not shredded) andother non-coated paper. Aseparate bin is available...

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How to keep pets safe when the temperatures climb!

How to keep pets safe when the temperatures climb!

Article excerpted from the American Red Cross Floridians know that the weather over the next few months will be steamy and HOT.  Extreme heat is dangerous for us, as well as for your family pets. The American Red Cross has steps to take to help ensure your pet stays...

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Ideas for Summer FUN!

Ideas for Summer FUN!

The kids are ready to head into vacation! It’s fun-time for them,, but how do we keep them busy? Here are some great ideas from “Greenwise” and an article published on seventhgeneration.com. (article excerpted) 1. Pick your own…whatever. Find a farm with blueberries,...

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These Eco-Friendly Home Upgrades Offer the Best ROI

These Eco-Friendly Home Upgrades Offer the Best ROI

Article excerpted from www.bobvila.com These Eco-Friendly Home Upgrades Offer the Best ROI By Rachel Brougham Eco-friendly home upgrades won’t just make your home more comfortable, they can also help you save money over time. These 10 upgrades offer the best return on...

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Go green…and SAVE green $$$

Go green…and SAVE green $$$

Excerpted from Architectural Digest Small changes for a greener life that make a BIG impact! Change to LED bulbs. It’s tempting to spring for the dinky incandescents at the corner store, but that $20 six-pack of LEDs will last 13 years each. Use more rags, fewer paper...

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