9/12/11

Buying concentrated cleaning products and adding water to dilute them not only saves on bulky plastic packaging, but can save you money, too. But adding tap water can mean adding hard minerals, which lessens the shelf life of your DIY all-purpose cleaning mix. So collect clean and pure rainwater, which is mineral-free, and use it instead.

9/11/11

You can recycle your personal electronics, get a free gift card for their value and do it from the comfort of your home. Items such as old cellphones, GPS devices, digital cameras and more can be recycled at any RadioShack store. Just visit the company's website and follow the prompts to learn the estimated value of your items before bringing them to the store. Learn more at radioshack.com.

9/10/11

This year, save some trees when shopping for your kids' school supplies. You can do this by looking for pencils made from recycled materials, such as paper fiber and rubber tires. And don't worry about having to go out of your way to find good deals on green supplies: Your nearby office supply store will have plenty of recycled pencils and other eco-friendly products.