11/16/11

When grocery shopping for fruits and vegetables, it is tempting to pick up a pre-packaged set of lettuce, peppers or fruit that's been pre-washed, sliced and diced for you. The reality is that not only is the excess packaging bad for the environment, it costs more. So choose loose produce and prep it yourself at home; you'll cut down on waste and save money, too.

11/15/11

While many of us are reading books on electronic devices instead of buying printed books, the written word still has value. If you're planning to unload a collection of books, why not consider donating to your local public library? Many libraries will gladly take books and use them for their fundraising book drives, where the money raised from the used book sales benefits their good works.

11/14/11

The upcoming holiday season can mean office parties and Secret Santa gift swaps with colleagues and co-workers. This season, make it green by giving gifts people can use every day in the office: Think reusable coffee mugs, water bottles and office accessories made from recycled materials. Even a bamboo material flash drive can be a great eco-friendly tech gift for the IT guy.