It's common knowledge that keeping houseplants is a simple way to create a healthier indoor environment. But what do you do if your houseplant seems to be on the verge of dying? It might be the soil. Potted plants need nutrients, and if they've been living in the same potting soil, they have nothing left to live on. Try lifting the plant out of the pot, gently shaking off the old soil and repotting it with a new organic soil mix. Add old coffee grinds or tealeaves to the mix, too. Water the plant and wait a few days to see if this rejuvenates your old fern.

When you forget to bring your reusable thermos to your local coffee shop, it doesn't mean you need to toss the disposable cup when you're done sipping your java. The cardboard sleeve that protects your hands from burning is easily recyclable; it's corrugated cardboard and can be tossed right into your recycling bin (or reused!). If you're at Starbucks, you can also toss the coffee cup, lid and sleeve right into the recycling bins most stores have conveniently located inside the store.

The little stickers you see on produce at the store contain a code called a PLU, or a price lookup code, to help supermarkets accurately check out fruits and vegetables. The codes do have significance and can be helpful in determining if the item you're buying is organic. If the PLU code starts with a 9, that means it's organically grown. No 9, and it's conventionally grown. Some markets are changing, so be sure to ask at the grocery store to find out the code differences.