3/2/11

Many people who replace their old refrigerator in the kitchen often try to salvage it by placing in the garage as additional refrigeration. Often, this spare fridge goes unused but still plugged in and using energy to cool and freeze absolutely nothing. If this sounds familiar, maybe take this moment to not only unplug that refrigerator, but arrange to have it picked up and properly recycled. An old fridge can potentially leak harmful Freon gas, be a safety hazard to small children, and it just takes up a lot of space in a garage.

3/1/11

With more and more department stores selling a variety of eco-friendly housewares -- organic cotton bedding, bamboo fiber towels, energy-efficient LED lamps -- it also means that unsold items will end up at off-price retailers at reduced prices. Be sure to look for eco-friendly luxuries at steep discounts at stores like TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods.

2/28/11

Would you be a little greener each day if it meant you could earn rewards for your good deeds? Sign up at recyclebank.com and start earning points for committing to specific eco actions each day, such as watching informative green videos and recycling products from participating sponsors. These points can then be redeemed for discounts at local businesses or gift cards that can be used at big-box stores like Best Buy.