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If 10,000 LA Biters reupholster a small sofa instead of buying a new one, we'll save the weight of nearly three blue whales in waste from entering landfills.

Syllogomaniacs (or compulsive hoarders) can't discard large numbers of objects even when their storage causes impairment to basic living activities such as cooking, sleeping, and showering.

Pecking Order

The Bite

Random spot cleaning not restoring quite enough order to your pad? Bring in the top dog of clutter control: eco-friendly interior designer and Feng Shui expert Kim Colwell. Kim's Space Revitalization service uses basic design psychology to reorganize your place, all with a mind for reuse and sustainability. She'll find a new home (other than a landfill) for that vase you've never liked, reupholster an old sofa with earth-wise fabric instead of chucking it, or even install efficient storage units made from recycled wood pulp for your excess stuff - whatever it takes to lose the chaos and leave your place (s)peckless.

Wanna Try

Shambhalla Institute (323-309-2945). Creating A Sustainable Lifestyle: An Urban Retreat and Salon, Apr. 6, 4-8 p.m.; 2041 Blake Ave., Silverlake. Consultation, $160/hr.

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