04/02/12

Here are some simple ways to properly store food in your refrigerator: Raw meat, poultry and seafood should never be placed on the top shelf of the refrigerator since bacteria can drip down and contaminate items on the lower shelves. Don't place eggs on the side of the refrigerator door -- not even in the built-in plastic egg trays. Eggs on the door don't get cold enough to remain stable. Many fruits emit ethylene, an odorless gas that quickens the ripening process. So keep these fruits (apples, bananas, peaches, pears and tomatoes, for example) separate from other produce to extend shelf life.

04/01/12

Clipping coupons from Sunday circulars can be a waste of time becuase organic and healthy brands are rarely advertised. Instead, "clip" coupons online for organic brands you and your family actually buy. Wholefoodmarket.com/coupons has more than $50 worth of downloadable coupons each month. The eco-living community Recyclebank.com rewards members with huge deals for learning how to go green, including money-saving coupons on healthy and organic groceries. And joining a brand's website, Facebook page or Twitter feed can reap rewards: Joining Stonyfield.com gives you downloadable coupons for up to $1 off their products. Use your coupons on your supermarket's double coupon days and you can get organic yogurt ... for free!

03/31/12

The greenest option when using a printer at work or in your home office is simple -- don't. But there are times when not printing isn't an option, so do the next-best thing: Decrease the margin sizes. Setting a 0.75-inch margin allows you to fit more content on each sheet of paper. Taking it one step further and decreasing the font size will save even more trees.