There are many companies that now sell “no-flip” mattresses, which feature designs that let you lay it down and essentially forget about it. But that doesn’t mean you should not rotate the mattress. Depending on who is sleeping on the bed, there are areas that will get more wear and tear over time. Rotating a bed can help keep wear even and maintain the overall shape of the bed. But how do you remember when to rotate? Whenever your clocks jump backward or forward, you should also rotate your mattress.

Modern-day sponges are made mostly from petroleum and are neither recyclable nor biodegradable. But if you look more closely at labels the next time you shop, you can find sponges that are made from 100 percent cellulose. Made entirely from wood fibers, cellulose sponges have the look and feel of traditional sponges, but unlike petroleum-based ones, cellulose scrubbers can be tossed into the compost bin when it's time to replace them. You can even cut them into squares and mix them with soil for houseplants. They'll absorb water and slowly release it back to the plant over time.

When you get a tear in your pantyhose or tights, there's no need to toss them into the trash. Did you know it takes about 40 years for nylon hosiery to decompose in a landfill? Old stockings and nylons are completely recyclable, too. The No Nonsense brand has created a pantyhose-recycling program that takes any brand of hosiery and turns them into new materials, like park benches, running tracks, car insulation and playground equipment. Just visit nononsense.com, print out a shipping label and send in your box of ripped hosiery. It's that simple.