5/12/09

Did you know most trash strewn on the street isn't from litterbugs, but from a gust of wind? Ill-fitting trash-can lids (or overflowing cans of debris) are the real culprit; wind blows trash away or a wild animal rips open a plastic trash bag, causing trash to stray all over. The solution is simple: Buy a trash can with a tight-fitting lid. Don't toss debris into overflowing public trash cans and (you know this) recycle whenever you can.

5/11/09

Do you still buy bagged ice at your local store? Bagged ice is a waste of energy, literally. Bagged ice sits for weeks -- if not months -- in the large freezer compartments, using up countless loads of electricity in order to stay frozen. Instead, invest in ice cube trays and do it yourself. And with so many ice cube trays that come in a variety of shapes, it's more fun, too.

5/9/09

It's better to get a full-tank of gas than making multiple trips to the gas station. While you may need to pony up more money for gas when you fill up, you'll save money in the long-run because you'll make fewer trips to the gas station.