Did you know that up to 25 percent of beauty products like lip gloss, makeup and skin care is left inside the bottle and never used because you can't get to it? It's a waste of both product and money. To get out all the product from tubes and bottles, look for inexpensive silicone spatulas that are designed to fit into the bottle's shoulders and along the edges. They retrieve trapped product from under the rim and in hard to reach crevices so you can use each product down to the last drop.

In communities where there are water restrictions, replacing your water-loving lawn with artificial turf is one eco-friendly way to save water. But shopping for artificial grass lawns can reveal a high sticker price, even if there are long-term savings in water (and maintenance). If you're in the market for artificial grass, consider looking for recycled grass material. Companies across the country salvage artificial turf from indoor soccer and outdoor football fields, which they retrofit for the residential market. The reused turf is about 80 percent less expensive, and it looks and feels just like brand new artificial grass.

If you have lots of old clothing, household items, furniture and more you'd like to donate to charity but want to do it without the hassle of having to box it up and bring it yourself, check out the website donationtown.org. This website helps connect you (the donor) with the charity in your area that offers free pickup services. All you do is search by ZIP code, pick your charity and schedule an appointment -- all through the website!