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<item><title><![CDATA[Congratulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[We at Whirlpool are extremely proud of our three families that participated in the second annual Great Green Challenge. As the challenge finishes for another year, the amount of energy saved by each family is certainly impressive and sure to inspire. 
Each family made a conscious effort to reduce their environmental footprint and here are the simple ways they made it happen:

 The Chapman family stored reusable bags in their cars, changed their toilets to a dual flush system and carpooled to work
 The Elineskys unplugged appliances that weren’t in use, used convection cooking almost exclusively and educated themselves on peak and off-peak electricity times
 The Forde family changed their light bulbs to compact fluorescent lights and packed plates and cutlery to bring to work 

As a result of their dedication to becoming environmentally friendly, the Chapman family saved $47.50, the Elineskys $32.96 and the Forde family $16.40 on their energy bills this month, for a combined total of $96.86! With the environment now top-of-mind, we wonder how much they’ll save over the course of the year.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=107]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fordes: Blog Entry #9]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Challenge is just beginning...
It is hard to believe that our month-long Great Green Challenge is over already!  We have learned a lot about our electricity usage, and thought about many ways to reduce our environmental footprints.  Here is a summary of some of the things we've done this month:
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=209]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Elineskys: Blog Entry #9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Really, it&rsquo;s been a month?
Can it really be a whole month since we started the Great Green Challenge? There is obviously truth in the old moniker &lsquo;time flies when you&rsquo;re having fun&rsquo;. And it has been fun! It&rsquo;s been brilliant to see Isabella all geared up and interested in making changes around our household: it has given me real hope that future generations will grow up with innate knowledge about how to make good &lsquo;green&rsquo; choices. And I think as a family, we have had some success:
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=309]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chapmans: Blog Entry #9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making habits stick after the Great Green Challenge
For our last entry, I wanted to emphasise that being "green" is not difficult once you commit to the decision. We have found lots of little things that make a big difference in our everyday lives and they are quite simple things to follow. Obviously the Energy Star rated appliances are the best starting point since the energy consumed daily is minimal with these appliances. Not only are we consuming less energy but the dollars and time saved are just as valuable to our family. There is never too much water being used since my front loading Maytag washing machine knows exactly how much water is needed per wash. Same with my Maytag dishwasher; no extra time or water wasted when it knows exactly how long a cycle it needs to make my dishes clean. 
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=409]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington’s Weekly Tip:]]></title><description><![CDATA[
Help your dryer work at its most efficient level by making sure the lint collector is cleaned out after every use.
Look for appliances that are made to use only the smallest amount of energy, like the Whirlpool&reg; French Door Bottom-Freezer refrigerator that uses less energy in a year than a 60-watt lightbulb**.
Take a shorter shower. We all like standing under the warm water in the morning, but cutting out just five minutes a day can make a big difference.

**based on continuous operation of bulb for one year.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=106]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Elineskys: Blog Entry #8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Battening down the hatches...
We&rsquo;re heading out soon for a few days of skiing and tried to prepare the house to go, being particularly mindful of the Challenge.
You know the drill when you&rsquo;re going away?  Laundry.  In order to get it all done before we went, I had to do a couple of loads during &lsquo;peak time&rsquo;.  The guilt!  Watching that meter read $0.50/hr in the middle of the day made me anxious! So, to compensate, I turned the heat down.   We usually sit at around 70 degrees inside but that day I turned it down to 68 degrees.   A bit crazy perhaps, but it makes me feel a bit better to think of being more &lsquo;green&rsquo; in terms of compromise.
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=308]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chapmans: Blog Entry #8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some more small changes
When compiling our list of things we could do in order to be "greener," taking the bus instead of our car was one that came up frequently. Unfortunately this is not always feasible, however a good compromise we found was carpooling. A colleague and myself discussed how we could get one less car on the road, and it was decided that I would drive her home each day, instead of having her husband pick her up. During the warmer months, my husband often rides his bicycle the 20 kilometres to work in order to stay fit and be a bit more environmentally conscious. He has committed himself to doing this more often on warmer days. 
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=408]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fordes: Blog Entry #8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy-efficient appliances
We love our new double oven! More than any of our appliances (all of which are great), we are most pleased with this one. From the photo, you can see one reason why this is energy-efficient – the upper oven is so short! With less wall area and air in the upper oven to preheat, it warms up quickly and uses less electricity. And, being a family who cooks almost all our dinners at home, we have come to appreciate that most of the things we cook in the oven will fit easily into the upper oven, meaning most of our baking and roasting is more energy-efficient. At Christmas, it was also great to have the freedom to roast the turkey in the lower oven and cook vegetables in the upper oven at a different temperature.
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=208]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 08 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Elineskys: Blog Entry #7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lights are on.
Light bulbs. A seemingly simple topic, right? Hmmm…not quite! However, in the name of the Challenge we pushed through the pain and after a bit of internet research, a small domestic disagreement and $140, I can just about tell the tale.
It started innocuously enough. A friend who knew we were doing the Great Green Challenge mentioned that there are new LED energy efficient light bulbs on the market now that give great light without needing to warm up like the usual CFL (compact fluorescent light) energy efficient bulbs. Perfect I thought: I&rsquo;ll get some of those, finally get around to replacing our old bulbs with energy efficient ones and blog about it.
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=307]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chapmans: Blog Entry #7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introducing Dual Flush
The Great Green Challenge has provided us the opportunity to discuss with our family the changes we can all implement in our home in order to help reduce our energy consumption. The energy saving appliances was the first big step to making a substantial improvement towards our energy consumption, but there are also some smaller things we have done which also make a big difference in our home.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=407]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fordes: Blog Entry #7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy-efficient washing
We are having fun with our energy meter, monitoring our usage as we run different appliances. Yesterday, Cameron came home from work and asked “What were you doing at 1 pm today?” He had been looking at our energy usage from work (our BlueLine energy meter communicates via a WiFi device*), and noticed a spike at 1:00. It turns out that’s when I started a load of laundry in the dryer – by far, the largest power consumption we’ve seen here so far (though still likely far less than with our old dryer). There can be no electricity secrets in our household now!
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=207]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington’s Weekly Tip:]]></title><description><![CDATA[                  
Do the local thing. Not only is local food often fresher and more flavourful than food that's traveled thousands of kilometers to reach your plate, but it also generates less pollution and requires less energy.  By eliminating the transportation distance and time, you're helping reduce emissions.  Plus, eating local helps stimulate our Canadian economy &ndash; always a good thing.  
Decrease your energy and water usage by running full laundry and dishwasher loads. And thanks to the large capacity in the Maytag&reg; Performance Series Front Load Washer, you can fit more than ever in a load.
Turn lights off when you leave. Save energy (and money) by making sure you turn lights off when you leave a room.
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=105]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Elineskys: Blog Entry #6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Define local.
One night last summer we went to a '100 mile supper' at a friend's house. They had shopped at their local '100 mile market' and cooked from a '100 mile cookbook'…it was a brilliant night out that made us all feel great (and green) about eating local, delicious food. But it was July-and southern Ontario produce was at its best and most bountiful. Is it possible to eat 'locally' in Toronto in January? We set off to find out.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=306]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chapmans: Blog Entry #6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bye bye plastic bags
At my local grocery store they now charge you $0.05 per plastic bag. This was established as a way to deter people from using plastic bags and to encourage them to bring their own eco-friendly bags when they shop. We have been pretty good at trying to bring our eco- friendly bags with us when we do our groceries for a while now but we have had to step up our game plan. How often would you run into the store to pick something up but you left your dozen bags at home?]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=406]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fordes: Blog Entry #6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-out, revisited
We wrote previously about our attempts to reduce the amount of waste we generate when eating out. Our lunches at work are usually leftovers, taken in reusable containers (which our new dishwasher does a great job of cleaning!). But when getting lunch out, we had found few environmentally friendly options.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=206]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Elineskys: Blog Entry #5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water matters.
A few years ago, we spent 6 months travelling around places that seemed to be much more conscious of water conservation issues then we were, here at home in Canada. Is that because they have warmer weather? Because we grow up here being told what a 'water rich' nation we are? In any case, South Africa, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand.... all had systems in place to conserve water. In some places, there was a schedule for water use-for example, if you live in this part of town, you can use your outside water on even days of the month, in others it was a 'grey water' recycling. Grey water is domestic (non toilet) water that gets recycled. Some of these grey water systems were hooked right up in your house so that your sink waste water went directly to flush your toilet. All of the ideas made sense and required very little effort.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=305]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chapmans: Blog Entry #5]]></title><description><![CDATA[In September, my 4 year old son joined his two sisters at the bus stop to embark on his first year of school. Every day I struggle, like most parents I am sure, to come up with inspiration to make three lunchboxes creative. In our effort to be "greener" we have come up with some strategies our family can do on a daily basis. The first step we took was to eliminate plastic from their daily lunches. Everything now goes in a Tupperware container; sandwich, cut up fruit, crackers etc... So not only are we saving money on the sandwich bags and snack size bags but we are doing our part for the environment. A trip to your local dollar store would no doubt stock all the necessary items and they have some fun colours too.
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=405]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 29 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fordes: Blog Entry #5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting around without the car
While discussing getting together with a friend, also on maternity leave, she said (only partly in jest), "No car? How do you survive?!" We do own a car. And one car usually does us fine. We are able to commute to work together and Gillian attends the on-site childcare. We have considered commuting by public transit but the travel times are 2-3 times as long as driving, and that would mean we would lose an hour or two a day of family time each day. While I'm on maternity leave with Alistair, Cameron & Gillian drive in together and Alistair and I hang out closer to home.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=205]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington’s Weekly Tip:]]></title><description><![CDATA[                  
Keep your eyes open for features that work for you while keeping the environment in mind.  The ProScrub® feature on KitchenAid® dishwashers uses 36 targeted jets to help remove baked on foods without using any additional water.
Switch the light bulbs in your house to compact fluorescent bulbs.  Not only do they use less energy, reducing your hydro bills, but they also last much longer than traditional light bulbs, resulting in less waste.  
Recycle. Garbage collection systems across the country are becoming more and more advanced.  Take advantage and do your part by separating recyclables, compostables and trash.
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=104]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Elineskys: Blog Entry #4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bake Sale!
To say that a bake sale ranks very high on your priority list when you are in junior kindergarten would be a massive understatement! The topic dominated conversation in our house for at least a week: "You mean I can buy treats at school? Why? Am I allowed to eat them at school? I thought I had to take fruit for snack." Where do I get the money from, my uniform doesn't have pockets? And my favorite: "Why do poor people need treats?" The kids had been told that the bake sale was 'for' a specific charity and Isabella couldn't figure out what the less fortunate wanted with her cupcakes at first! Concept now understood, we quickly moved onto the salient point: "What are we going to make?" Good question. 
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=304]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chapmans: Blog Entry #4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out of all the appliances we were lucky enough to receive, the one that truly makes a big difference in our everyday life is the washer and dryer. The amount of clothes I can fit in my front loader and dryer is unbelievable. This has cut down the amount of loads I do every week easily by half. Before I had to do many small piles of different coloured clothes but since the arrival of the new machines I can fit more clothes in each pile and therefore am much more productive. This is obviously also better energy wise since less loads a week equals less energy being used. My husband even noticed and commented on the frequency at which his clean clothes are returned to their respective drawers!
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=404]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fordes: Blog Entry #4]]></title><description><![CDATA[  We have been asked by many people why we are taking part in this challenge, especially with the added current challenge of having an infant at home. We would be lying to say that the new appliances were not part of our decision – it is great to have all-new appliances, and ones that use significantly less energy to boot! As the challenge has gone on, we are enjoying the challenge of reducing our energy use more and more, and are finding not just our habits but also our thinking about our energy consumption to be changed.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=204]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Elineskys: Blog Entry #3]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're off the grid!
Well, not quite, but the energy monitor we've been provided with as part of the Great Green Challenge, allows us to see how much our electricity costs us per hour and it's been all the excitement around here lately to see the monitor read $0.00/hr, at which point our enthusiastic kindergarten-er exclaims 'we're off the grid'! Allow me to explain...
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=303]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chapmans: Blog Entry #3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dishwasher we received is very sleek. I love that the operating buttons are not visible; this is far less tempting for the little fingers that love to push any and all buttons! There is of course a parental lock but I say out of sight out of mind. There are several cycle options and one is just right for each wash you may need. 
For everyday use I love the "auto clean plus" cycle. This is a great way to save energy because based on how dirty your water gets, your dishwasher knows exactly how long the cycle should be. This is a fantastic option for days you might only need a quick wash. What a great way to save energy and it does all the thinking for you! 
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=403]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 22 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fordes: Blog Entry #3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take out the garbage.
Yesterday, I decided to grab a bite to eat at a food court, before heading to a parent-baby drop-in program with Alistair. It's nice to have some food that someone else prepares, especially as cooking is a bit of a challenge with a babe in arms! I surveyed the options for lunch, deciding in the end among a few possibilities based on what I felt like eating and what would be easy to eat with a baby strapped to my chest in a baby carrier. As I ate my lunch, I became increasingly perturbed by the amount of waste generated from all the disposable serving ware.
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=203]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Elineskys: Blog Entry #2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Go! 
They&rsquo;re heeeerrreeee!  All of our brilliant appliances arrived yesterday, have all been installed and look fabulous! The first thing to say about all of the appliances is that they are beautiful.  And they are going to save us money and energy?  Even better!  
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=302]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:00:20 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington’s Weekly Tip:]]></title><description><![CDATA[
Keep your heat or air conditioning from escaping by making sure you have a tight seal on your windows and doors.  According to Natural Resources Canada, air leakage is a significant contributor to high energy costs during the heating and the cooling seasons. Use caulking and weather-stripping to make sure your house is airtight &ndash; saving you energy and money!
Use convection cooking.  By pushing air over, under and around food, convection cooking systems cook up to 30%&#710; faster than traditional oven elements. Less time means less energy used.  You can find convection on ranges from Maytag, Whirlpool and KitchenAid brands.
Unplug electronics when they're not in use.  This will help decrease energy used on a daily basis. This small change can make a big difference on your hydro bill.


&#710;Whirlpool&reg; ranges with TimeSavor&trade; Plus system, compared to traditional Whirlpool&reg; thermal-bake ovens.
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=103]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chapmans: Blog Entry #2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The double door refrigerator is not only a gorgeous appliance but it is also very practical. Yes, it takes a little getting used to like with any new item because you need to work out exactly where everything goes and how to maximise on the space but after only a couple days I knew exactly how to organise everything a family of 5 needs. All the shelves in the door are great as well as the different drawers. 
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=402]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fordes: Blog Entry #2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turning off the lights
When we started thinking about reducing our electricity usage, the first thing we thought of was "turn out the lights!" There is a great ad campaign on TV here about doing just that, in addition to other no-brainers to reduce electricity usage. Gillian (four years old) has certainly got the hang of this, and is very quick to let us know if a light remains on for longer than it should! We've had our parents staying with us to help out after Alistair was born, and Gillian has been particularly vigilant in monitoring and correcting their light-switch habits!
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=202]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fordes: Blog Entry #1]]></title><description><![CDATA[In with the new!
As 2011 begins, we are embarking on our new adventure as the KitchenAid family for the Whirlpool's Great Green Challenge. What an exciting way to ring in the New Year!]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=201]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Elineskys: Blog Entry #1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ready, Set...
I have just finished the last load of laundry in our old machines! Our lovely new and 'green' Whirlpool appliances arrived and it's very exciting over here! 
I think I was looking forward to the washer and dryer the most. Being a mother of two, I know my way around the laundry room. However, the opportunity to have all new, energy efficient appliances in our home is an amazing opportunity that I can hardly wait for. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=301]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chapmans: Blog Entry #1]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are the Chapman family. My husband Mark is a 42 year old Australian and I am 36 years old and French Canadian. Our eldest daughter Anabelle is 10, Juliette is nearly 8 and our son Brodie is 4 1/2 years old. Mark and I met and later married in Australia in 1997. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=401]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrington’s Weekly Tip:]]></title><description><![CDATA[
Look for the ENERGY STAR® symbol on your home appliances. Don't see one? Think about replacing them with new, energy efficient appliances – helping you save on your energy bills, and the environment will thank you.
Take advantage of a sunny day, get some exercise and reduce your footprint by walking or cycling to work. Plus, save gas and parking costs for a fun weekend activity!
Choose options that use less.  The new Whirlpool&reg; Duet&reg; dryer with Eco Normal dry cycle uses up to 40% less energy*** – that's more energy saved than ever before. Dry your clothes while keeping your eco-conscience at ease.

*** When paired with a Duet&reg; washer. Compared to a conventional top-load laundry pair, average sized load.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.greatgreenchallenge.ca/blog/view_article.php?id=102]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Jan 2011 06:58:20 EST]]></pubDate></item></channel>
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