9/9/09

You're green and didn't even know it: It used to be that if you wanted to watch a movie, it meant getting in the car and driving to the local rental store. When the movie needed to be returned, it meant getting back in the car and dropping it off (usually at 11:45 p.m. to beat the midnight deadline). But with the convenience of online rental services like Netflix and Blockbuster, you skip all the driving, since the postman just delivers the movie to your house. And there's no waste since the envelope your DVD comes in is also the return mailer.

9/8/09

You're green and didn't even know it: Downloading music and podcasts onto your iPod is the greenest way to go. Instead of wasteful CD packaging that ends up in landfills (not to mention driving to and from the mall), all of your digital files are instantly downloaded onto your device. No waste and instant gratification.

9/7/09

This week, take the initiative to just say no. Pay attention when you go out to pick up your regular morning muffin, lunchtime salad or mid-afternoon snack. Does your favorite shop always give you a big stack of napkins and cutlery, even if you just toss it all in the trash back at work? It's OK to say no to excess packaging. In fact, most stores will appreciate it. The less they have to give away, the more money they save.