Tip: When bagging glass bottles, pack them on their sides, not upright; you'll be able to fit more in the bag, and they won't tip over in the car ride home.

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1/13/10

We all know that bringing our own reusable canvas tote bags to the grocery store is the greenest choice. But if you want heavy-duty, extra-tough bags that can hold a lot of groceries, then look no further than your local sporting goods store. Large, sturdy totes designed to haul sporting equipment will do an extra-good job carrying heavy groceries, too.

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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.