10/11/10

If you forget your reusable bags when visiting a grocery store, believe it or not, the least green choice is to buy a new reusable bag. It takes multiple uses of a reusable bag before you start to "save" in energy and resources by replacing disposable plastic and paper bags; and by not reusing a bag, you actually negate any environmental savings. If you forget your bags, the greenest choice is to choose plastic over paper. Pound for pound, plastic bags use less energy and resources to make than paper ones.

10/10/10

Underneath the bottom rack of your dishwasher is a filter designed to catch large pieces of food from clogging up your drain. This needs to be cleaned periodically. Remove it from the dishwasher and clean with hot, soapy water in the sink. If it's especially dirty, soak it in white vinegar.

10/9/10

Decorate your walls with artwork that is one-of-a-kind and meaningful to you. Take precious children's drawings and have them blown up at your local copy shop. Frame them like modern pieces of art for your wall and celebrate your child's inner Picasso.