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Ten Ways to Save Green by Going Green
Sep 15 2008, Amith

Going green inherently saves money—by using less, we save more—but some big-ticket items can cost a lot. I’d love to install solar panels on my roof or a wind turbine in my backyard so I’d never have to see another PG

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