Smelly garbage disposal? Keep it clean by tossing lemon wedges (use 'em after you've squeezed out the juice for salad dressing or homemade lemonade) and a cup of ice down the drain and flipping on the switch. As it whirls away, the ice will sharpen the blades and the lemons will disinfect. How easy is that?

2/21/09

Office mailrooms are usually overflowing with cardboard boxes, lightly used bubble wrap and Styrofoam packing peanuts. Stock up on these throwaway shipping supplies and create a mini shipping center right in your own home. That way, when you need to send something in a jiffy, you'll have all the supplies on hand. And you're being green because you're recycling what would've otherwise been tossed.

2/20/09

Think organic when sending thank-you gifts to clients. Many online e-tailers sell a variety of eco-friendly products at a whole variety of prices. Diamond Organics (www.diamondorganics.com) has a plethora of tasty treats ranging from fruit baskets to chocolates to wine. A sustainable gift can be a green and gorgeous way to say thanks. Yum!

2/19/09