1/12/10

Many of us know that plugging major electronics like a TV or DVD player when turned "off" aren't actually off and still use trickle amounts of energy. But plugging them all into a surge protector that you manually turn off each time can be a hassle, especially if the surge protector isn't easily accessible. My pick? Belkin's Conserve Surge Protector solves that problem by integrating a wireless remote that turns it on and off with the flick of a switch.

1/11/10

Flying somewhere anytime soon? Make your flight carbon neutral. Your airline uses a lot of fuel to get you from point A to B, so go to www.carbonneutral.com and use the calculator to determine how much CO2 you added to the atmosphere. The longer you flew, the worse. But no worries; you can neutralize the CO2 by paying them to plant trees or by switching a certain number of lights to compact fluorescents. The calculator will tell you exactly how much neutralizing you'll need to do.

1/10/10

Got leftovers? While we're not sure whether or not plastic food containers are safe to store food in (some believe they leach toxins into food, especially when heating the food in the microwave), why take a chance? Good old-fashioned glass containers can store leftovers and be used in either an oven or microwave for reheating and will not stain or take on odors from spicy foods.