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If Dad loves a juicy steak, mail-order cuts of beef can be a sizzling gift idea. Consumer Reports put three popular company's products to the test.

Dear EarthTalk: My husband thinks it’s better for the planet to hand-wash dishes in the sink, but it seems to me using the dishwasher is more eco-friendly. Can you settle

  VANCOUVER -- Maybe you’re looking for a bargain on a washing machine or just don’t need something brand new. Either way, the used appliance marketplace could be the way to go. But you need to be a savvy shopper to make it work. Buying your next appliance second-hand could be a win-win: you’d save money and it’s better for the environment. “Maybe you’re on a tight budget or you’re just trying to prevent yet another hunk of metal from entering the landfill,” says Consumer R...