On laundry day it pays to be lazy. Doing several loads of laundry and then drying them batch after batch saves energy. The residual heat from the first batch will help dry the second one faster. Also, pull heavier items out of the dryer while they're still damp to air-dry, like towels, jeans and sweaters. Just hang them over chairs or a banister. Your favorite clothes won't shrink and you'll save electricity, too.

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If you forgot to bring a reusable bag to the mall when shopping, try to consolidate your purchases into one big shopping bag instead of lots of individual smaller ones. Just say, "I'll put my purchase in my bag," each time you buy something.

2/10/10

Fortunately, some truly green skin-care companies are offering green products that work great and are affordably priced. Check out Pangea Organics (www.pangeaorganics.com); not only are the products green, but the packaging is, too.

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