5/24/11

Consider picking one or two days a week to go vegetarian with your meal choices. There are differing answers as to just how many gallons of water it takes to produce one pound of beef. But there is no question that it takes more water to produce one pound of beef than it takes to produce, say, one pound of potatoes. Choosing some plant-based options now and then in lieu of meat can go a long way in helping conserve our natural resources.

5/23/11

The company Recyclebank wants to reward you for thinking green and buying organic at the supermarket or making sure to recycle. According to the company's website, you simply choose a green action you want to be rewarded for and each time Recyclebank confirms that you've done it, either through a points code or by recycling, you'll be given Recyclebank Points. These points can be used for rewards at local and national retailers and online. Major organic food companies like Kashi and Earthbound Farm have partnered with Recyclebank to give customers rewards. Go to www.recyclebank.com for more information.

5/22/11

Dusting delicate items like porcelain figurines, glass flowers and oil paintings can be really difficult to do. Raid your pantry to find plain white bread, and use it as a "cloth" to clean dirt, debris and oil off these items. Simply dab and press -- not wipe -- the bread, so it can soak it all up and leave your priceless heirloom as good as new.