7/11/12

Do you still buy bagged ice at your local store? Bagged ice is a waste of energy, literally. Bagged ice sits for weeks -- if not months -- in the large freezer compartments, using up countless loads of electricity in order to stay frozen. Instead, invest in ice cube trays and do it yourself. And with so many ice cube trays that come in a variety of shapes, this is more fun, too.

7/10/12

Here's a great way to share the wealth: share your magazines. Before tossing that celebrity weekly or fashion magazine in the recycling bin, bring it to your gym and add it to the magazine rack. Now everybody can revel in the wisdom of fashion mistakes, 10 tips to a trimmer tummy and celebrity hook-ups.

7/9/12

Here's a recycling idea that can help you show a little love, too. If you're getting your long locks of hair cut off today for a fresh new look, donate your hair to Locks of Love. It's easy: If you're cutting off more than 10 inches of hair, ask the stylist to bundle it into a ponytail or braid and place it in a clear plastic bag. Send it to Locks of Love, which will weave it into a hairpiece and send it to children who have lost hair due to medical reasons. Learn more at www.locksoflove.org.