9/16/09

When baking that yummy frozen macaroni and cheese, don't heat up the oven to bake just one tiny dish. Small toasters, convection or microwave ovens are a more energy-efficient choice. They take less time to heat up food and use much less energy. Save the oven for baking and cooking family-size entrees.

9/15/09

Think light power the next time you need a new wristwatch. Like solar energy that harnesses the power of the sun to create electricity, Citizen's Eco-Drive watch (www.citizenwatch.com) is powered from light sources. The Eco-Drive doesn't have a battery and only needs a minimal amount of light to charge it fully. No batteries ever need to be replaced (saving you time), and no battery is ever thrown away in the landfill.

9/14/09

Did you know that perfumes can have up to 4,000 chemical substances in them, many of them nonrenewable petroleum sources? If you're like a lot of people who complain about headaches and nausea from fragrances, it might be time to visit a bar. No, not for a cocktail, but to blend your own essential oil scent. Aveda stores offer a Pure-Fume custom blending bar where you can mix and match essential oils to create an all-natural scent.