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At Etón, we understand that information truly is power. Our mission is to empower the world through direct access to news, information, and entertainment. No matter where in the world our customers are, Etón radios keep them up-to-date and well-informed.

18 April 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Tweet This! 10 Severe Weather Safety Tips, in Tweet Form

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With tornado season in full swing and hurricane season on the horizon, safety tips are important to have on hand. We crafted ten bits of severe weather safety tips into perfectly-tweetable sentences so you can share with your friends and family. Tweet your favorite(s) now!

16 April 2013 ~ 35 Comments

Pin to Win: Etón Celebrates Earth Month

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April is Earth Month and as green trends and technology is close to our hearts, we’re celebrating with a “Pin to Win” contest for our loyal (and soon to be) fans!

16 April 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Green Perspective: How long trash really lasts [INFOGRAPHIC]

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How much trash do you think the average American produces in a single day?
Two pounds? Maybe three? In fact, the number is seven. The average American produces seven pounds of trash a day, equaling over 2,500 pounds of trash per year per person. And 69% of that trash ends up in a landfill.

12 April 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Weekend warrior challenge: change your light bulbs

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Something you use every day to light up your world can make a huge difference in your monthly energy usage. Want to lower your carbon footprint? A great way to start is by changing the light bulbs used in your home or workplace. Energy efficient light bulbs use less energy while still emitting a healthy glow.

11 April 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Spring cleaning: green tips

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Spring has officially sprung! It’s time to clean out those cobwebs, air out the house and purge stuff you’ve accumulated all winter. You know, spring cleaning. To help you get started, keep these helpful green-friendly tips in mind.

10 April 2013 ~ 0 Comments

How to prepare your home for a natural disaster

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If you live in a natural disaster prone region, you likely worry about the threat that weather has on the safety of your home and therefore your family. No matter what region of the country you live in, being a homeowner requires you to consider your plan of action prior to storm season.

09 April 2013 ~ 0 Comments

How-To Properly Dispose of Old Gadgets

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The latest and greatest gadgets come and go with new technology and trends. What should you do with old gadgets that either no long work or that you simply no longer want? Recycle, of course!

05 April 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Weekend warrior challenge: Reusable Water Bottles

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We decided to start a weekend warrior challenge series. Almost every Friday you will see a project featured on our blog in which you can do over the weekend in order to make your life a little greener. Each challenge is completely laid out in steps so that you can do it on your own.

04 April 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Five fun ways to celebrate Earth Month

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April is Earth Month and a great time to reflect on our impact on the environment – and to have a good time in the name of Mother Earth. Outside of the typical planet-friendly initiatives like planting trees, riding your bike to work and cutting down on electricity, there are a few out-of-the-box activities that can help you kick off a cleaner, greener April.

03 April 2013 ~ 0 Comments

Car Care Month: Is your car road trip-ready?

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April is National Car Care Month. There are many personal safety and economic benefits of regular vehicle care and maintenance. With regular car care, your vehicle will last longer and run better, ensuring your safety, your passengers’ safety, and the safety of all drivers on the road with you. The question is not why celebrate car care month, but how.