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Below are clips from the four lucky winners who recieved an In-Home Energy Audit from Avista.

The purpose of the audit was to show the homeowners how energy efficient thier home is in addition to providing them with suggestions of how to use energy more efficiently within their home.

Eco-friendly activities to beat the winter blues

Keep spirits up -- and the kids entertained -- with these simple, eco-oriented indoor activities. More>>

Obama 2012 budget proposes higher tax credit for plug-in cars

President Obama he suggested that the tax credit for purchase of an electric vehicle be raised from its current $7,500 to $10,000. More>>

It’s never been easier to be green

Helping the planet doesn't have to mean making big changes. These seven no-fuss, nearly instant tweaks to your everyday life will help your family go green the easy way. More>>

Five best green gadgets for the home

Saving energy and water not only helps the planet, it helps your wallet. These easy-to-use gadgets will help you improve the energy-efficiency of your home with little expense. More>>

Future fashion: Eco-conscious style

The growing world of planet-friendly clothing will soon have your closet boasting some green along with your old duds. Here's what you need to know about eco-conscious style. More>>

3 days to a greener home

A greener household doesn't happen overnight, but it can happen over three days. Here are three easy green changes to make over 72 hours. More>>

Where the wild things grow: NASA map shows virtually every tree in the US

Take a look at this striking map from NASA that shows virtually every tree in the continental United States. More>>

Getting wise(r) about waste

There are so many small changes that can make a big difference in the amount of waste we create. Green lifestyle expert Sara Snow shares her five best tips for adhering to the adage "Waste not, want not." More>>

All natural flu and cold soothers Video included

Just about everyone seems to be carrying around cough drops and tissues these days. Here are a few homemade remedies that can help you soothe that cough.  More>>

3 eco-resolutions any family can keep

When it comes to living a greener life, start with these three simple eco-resolutions anyone can keep. More>>

Mercury

What's mercury and why is it a concern?

Learn some basics about mercury and its effects on our environment. More>>

Products that may contain mercury

The EPA encourages individuals, organizations and businesses to use non-mercury alternatives and to recycle old or unused mercury-containing products whenever possible. More>>

Storing, transporting and disposing of mercury

Have left over mercury from a science project? Learn how to deal with it safely. More>>

Know how to clean up a mercury spill

Break your thermometer?  Here's how to clean it up. More>>

Safe disposal of CFLs

Whether your CFL has burned out or broken, here is information on how to safely dispose of it. More>>

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  • Do you know the charitable, economic and community benefits of recycling aluminum cans? Learn how it makes a difference in your community.
    Do you know the charitable, economic and community benefits of recycling aluminum cans? Learn how it makes a difference in your community.

  • Understand the benefits of recycling your used motor oil, as well as the risks to you and your environment when motor oil is not properly handled or recycled.
    Understand the benefits of recycling your used motor oil, as well as the risks to you and your environment when motor oil is not properly handled or recycled.

  • Find out how you can continue to help the environment by stretching the life out of your batteries and then disposing of them properly.
    Find out how you can continue to help the environment by stretching the life out of your batteries and then disposing of them properly.

  • Millions of computers are being stored or thrown away, threatening the environment with toxins and excess waste.
    Millions of computers are being stored or thrown away, threatening the environment with toxins and excess waste.

  • Learn about cellular phones and the importance of properly disposing of them. With toxic elements like lead and mercury found in each mobile unit, it is important to keep cell phones out of landfills and incinerators.
    Learn about cellular phones and the importance of properly disposing of them. With toxic elements like lead and mercury found in each mobile unit, it is important to keep cell phones out of landfills and incinerators.

  • Learn tips on how to properly store leftover paint to extend its life of paint for future use or make it easier to donate the paint for reuse by someone else.
    Learn tips on how to properly store leftover paint to extend its life of paint for future use or make it easier to donate the paint for reuse by someone else.