6/12/10

Even when a microwave oven isn't being used, it still uses power to stay on when you keep it plugged into the wall. If you use the microwave oven infrequently, make a habit of unplugging it after each use. You'll save energy, which means saving money on your electric bill.

6/11/10

If you shop at a local farmers market or green grocer, shop near the end of the day when they are closing and clearing out inventory. Ugly vegetables or abundant bushels of fruit can often be purchased for a fraction of the price. There is nothing wrong with this produce; you'll get the freshest in-season mix and you'll save some money, too.

6/10/10

While perfectly mowed lawns, pin-straight trees, and weed-free fields may seem like the ideal yard, it does lack any necessary resources for a wildlife-rich ecosystem. A fallen tree, an unmowed patch of grass, and even decomposing logs provide needed nutrients and habitat for all sorts of creatures. Try to leave an area as wild as possible in your own yard.