8/11/11

Many people like to take long road trips during the summer months as a way to see America. If your car is a gas-guzzler, consider renting a hybrid or an automobile with a higher fuel-efficiency rate instead of using your car. The fuel savings over a long road trip could balance out of the cost of renting. Plus, you're not adding hundreds of miles and wear and tear to your car.

8/10/11

Clear plastic egg cartons can do more than just protect your farm-fresh organic eggs; they can also help you start a garden, too. Fill the compartment with potting soil, seeds and water; then close up the container to create a mini greenhouse for your seeds. The warm, moist environment created inside the carton is exactly what the seeds need to germinate and grow so they can be transplanted into the garden.

8/9/11

While we all know that using a reusable bottle is the greenest choice to stay hydrated, sometimes you just forget to bring it with you. In that case, look for the next best thing: eco-friendly bottles of water made from non-petroleum plastics. One brand, Green Planet Water, is 100 percent petroleum-free and made from plant-based resins that are both recyclable and fully biodegradable.