12/8/11

Untold numbers of perfectly good smart phones end up in the landfill every year that could instead be recycled and make you money. The company ReCellular makes it simple: Go to its website (www.recellular.com), enter the model, find out what it's worth and send it in to get your check. Some smart phones can be worth more than $100 when you trade them in.

12/7/11

Who knew that night owls could save energy and money, helping our environment at the same time? Doing laundry and running the dishwasher at off-peak hours, which are weeknights and during the weekend, helps reduce the strain on the electrical grid and reduces carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Plus, it's usually cheaper to run your electricity at off-peak hours.

12/6/11

It's an oldie but an eco-goodie: Try carpooling with someone at least one day per week to work or to the mall. Just think about what your average commute to work is every day. Now consider what you're paying for gas -- probably more than $3 per gallon. You could save hundreds of dollars a year. Carpool more than once a week and you can save even more money.