6/2/09

Did you know that we're wasting up to 147 million gallons of gas a year because of improperly sealed gas caps? The fuel literally evaporates away. But you can put an end to this when you seal your gas cap. Just make sure that you hear it click at least three times. This will prevent gas (and your money) from disappearing into thin air.

6/1/09

When it's time to replace your bath towels with new organic cotton ones, don't ditch the old towels quite yet. Ask some friends who have a dog if they'd like the towels; they're perfect for drying him off after a bath, lining his bed for an afternoon nap or just giving him something to chew on during a game of tug-of-war.

Buying in bulk at warehouse clubs has become an American cultural institution of sorts. While buying staples -- flour, sugar, coffee -- in bulk can be Earth-friendly, try to avoid buying non-bulk items, such as digital cameras and earphones, which are intentionally overpackaged in clamshell containers and give the appearance of being a "bulk" item.

5/31/09