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One easy little way to get exercise back in your life

Guest: Polar, Inc.

Women have a lot to balance in life…career, family, finances, family, home, and of course, health. Health and exercise often take a back seat due to their overbooked schedules. This segment focuses on exercising with a Polar training computer, which monitors your heart rate and provides detailed reports based on your personal data in order to make your workouts more efficient and to maximize your efforts in improving women’s overall health.

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(B) Go Green Foundation

Guest: Perf Go Green

The Go Green 21.0 Foundation was founded to foster and promote green education initiatives around the world with the help of schools, and like minded organizations and individuals wanting to make a difference.

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ELECTRONICS DISPOSAL

Guest: Memorex

Need to know how to properly dispose of old electronics, CDs and DVDs?

These items cannot go into the trash or regular recycling ...

they must be recycled at special e-waste facilities.

To find one near you go on-line or call your local waste removal office and they’ll help you dispose of them properly.


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More Than 97% Of Plastics End Up In Landfills

Guest: Perf Go Green

In the U.S. more than 97% of plastics end up in landfills because we only recycle less than 3% of them!

So, if it takes 1,000 years for a bag to decompose, what type of world are we leaving for our future generations?

Re-think our future. Think Green!



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(A) Every Day Ways To Go Green

Guest: Perf Go Green

Perf Go Green is revolutionizing an item that we use every day…the plastic bag. They have developed a line of plastic products that completely biodegrade in 24 months, leaving nothing behind. We sit down with them to learn about these products and the future of green.


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Plug Into A Power Strip

Guest: Perf Go Green

HERE'S A WAY IN WHICH YOU CAN HELP REDUCE HARMFUL CARBON EMISSIONS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. PLUG ANYTHING THAT CAN BE POWERED BY A REMOTE CONTROL OR HAS A POWER-CUBE TRANSFORMER INTO A POWER STRIP. AND REMEMBER, UNPLUG ANYTHING YOU'RE NOT USING.
EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS.

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Switch To Cold-Water Washing

Guest: Perf Go Green

Here’s a way in which you can help reduce harmful carbon emissions into the environment…Switch to cold water washing and save 80 percent on energy. By doing this you can save estimated $60 a year.
Also, by drying your clothes on a hanger you can help save an average of 700 pounds of C02 a year.



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Environmentally-attributed Childhood Diseases

Guest: Perf Go Green

Did you know that environmentally attributed childhood diseases, including asthma, lead to poisoning and cancer, and cost our nation nearly $55 billion annually?
So when is enough, enough? What are you doing to help stop pollution?


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Become Part Of The Green Revolution

Guest: Perf Go Green

You know, “Going Green” is not only a choice that impacts you and those around you – it is a decision that affects everyone!
Become part of the Green Revolution! Get informed and take an active role in making this world a less toxic place for all!


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Go Green - Care, And Take Initiative

Guest: Perf Go Green

What does it mean to Go Green?

It’s caring and taking initiative on making this planet a “greener” place to live.

In the U.S. less than 1% of plastic products are recycled. That’s alarming considering how much plastic we use on a daily basis…

The time has come for you to do something about it!


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Save On Heating Costs

Guest: Perf Go Green

Did you know that each degree you turn down your saves 3 percent of heating costs, while each degree you raise the temperature of your air conditioner saves 3-4 percent of cooling costs? By changing the temperature by 2 degrees all year, you can save about 2,000 pounds of CO2 every year.

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Stay Active

Guest: Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Stay active as you age. There are 3 types of exercise that are important for people with osteoarthritis of the knee: Strengthening exercises, Aerobic exercises and Range-of-motion exercises. Try water aerobics, swimming, brisk walking and cycling.

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Static Guard - Fall Fashion Uses

Guest: Alberto-Culver Company

This segment focuses on “Fall Fashion” and the many uses for Static Guard this fall season to prevent not only fly away clothes and static shock, but fly-away hair…all these cool tips while also getting fall fashion advice from stylist to the stars, Annie Jagger.

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Use Public Transportation

Guest: Perf Go Green

Here’s a way in which you can help reduce harmful carbon emissions into the environment…
Use public transportation whenever possible… Carpool, shop locally, and ideally switch to a hybrid or energy-efficient car (if you haven't already). But remember – to get the full, recommended use of a hybrid, you have to keep it for 5 years.


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Recycle - Do It For Your Kids

Guest: Perf Go Green

If you have kids, I’m sure you want them to live a long and happy life. What happens if we trash our planet first?
We live in an important time in Earth’s history…a time when humanity must choose its future. Give your kids a future and recycle. Do it for your kids!


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Static Guard - Home For The Holidays

Guest: Alberto-Culver Company

This is one of 3 segments for Static Guard. This segment focuses on “Home for the Holidays” and the many uses for Static Guard outside of just your clothes! Get tons of cool tips from stylist-to-the-stars, Annie Jagger, on how to make your holiday to-do list easier!



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Go Green 21.0 Foundation

Guest: Perf Go Green

Here’s a way in which you can get involved with the “green movement”. The GO GREEN 21.0 Foundation has created an interactive community in which you can get involved, educate yourself about what’s going on in the environment, connect with others by sharing your stories, and ultimately to make a difference for the future.



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Turn Off Appliances You're Not Using

Guest: Perf Go Green

It’s very important that you make sure to turn off any appliances when not in use. Not only will this help the environment but it will also help keep your home safe!

Switching from traditional light bulbs to CFL’s, which is also safer, and prevents greenhouse gas emissions that lead to global climate change.


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U.S. Consumes 25% Of World's Energy

Guest: Perf Go Green

Did you know that the United States, home to only five percent of the world’s population, consumes 25 percent of the world’s energy? Yup, we also generate 25 percent of global warming pollution, this is why we need to motivate change…

The future is in our hands…


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Wrap Your Water Heater

Guest: Perf Go Green

Here’s a way in which you can help reduce harmful carbon emissions into the environment…

Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket and save up to 1,000 pounds of C02 a year.

Every bit counts! Join the Green Revolution at www.perfgogreen.com


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