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💡 Lower your utility bills and make your home more energy-efficient — without buying new appliances

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Unplug 'energy vampires' to help your current appliances

1.6M participants

Washing clothes in cold water

Wash clothes in cold water and save with each cycle

167.7k participants

Use insulation to lower your annual energy usage

582k participants

Sign up for a community solar program in your area

2.4M participants

Use your dishwasher to avoid costly hand-washing

26.7k participants

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Plus, you can actually get higher-quality clothing this way.
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Upgrading your fashion habits can save you over $6,000 this decade — here's how

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This secondhand clothing company will pay you to 'clean out your closet'

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Fashion shop deletes 'Ethically Made' from website title after getting called out by influencer

  • Home Home

Homeowner sparks lively debate after considering next-gen clothes dryer: 'I could not believe the difference in cost'

  • Business Business

Clothing expert details disturbing flaws of fast-fashion business model: 'I avoid them at all costs now'

  • Home Home

Lululemon workout gear is under attack for dangerous chemicals — here's what you need to know


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The TCD Guide makes it easier than ever to help yourself while helping the planet.

Join us in exploring over 100 ways to save more, waste less, and improve your life — everything from upgrading your home to eating better food to making money on your old stuff.

Whatever your goals, we can help you make smart choices and connect you to trusted partners.

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Dishwasher expert reveals game-changing product that can add up to major savings: 'A better dishwashing experience'

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Power outages, electric bills are getting worse — and one company says it has a whole-home answer

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Neighbors design new heating and cooling system with rapid setup: 'Eight times faster to install'


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