If you must print documents, one easy way to reduce paper consumption without noticing any difference is to change the margin setting. The standard margin setting is usually 1 inch from the sides of t... more

If you have lots of laundry to do, it might seem like an economical and time-saving idea to slightly overload the washing machine. The problem with this cleaning tactic is the weight of the excess wet... more

The majority of plastic cutting boards are made from a plastic resin known as HDPE, or high-density polyethylene. This is the same as the No. 2-marked plastic found in items like plastic detergent bot... more

Did you know the average recycling bin holds 65 gallons? It's the standard size most trash haulers provide. If you're recycling more and making less trash, do this one thing: Ask for an upgrade. Upgra... more

If your recycling bin is overflowing, the obvious solution is to try to flatten every can, tin and bottle so you can get more in. But this instinct should be avoided, because your recycler needs your ... more

You might wonder what's the big deal about putting a chipped Pyrex glass dish in the recycling bin. Isn't all glass the same, after all? Unfortunately not. Heat-treated glass from brands like Pyrex an... more

Here's another reason to skip buying mealy peaches in the middle of winter: They have more pesticides on them than any other fruit in the supermarket. Conventional peaches that are imported from outsi... more

Not only is pre-shredded cheese from the supermarket expensive, but it also comes in hard-to-recycle plastic packaging. One way to go green and save money is to buy blocks of cheese from the cheese co... more

Scientists at MIT recently conducted a study that showed if people used a revolving door instead of a swinging door when entering an office building, thousands of dollars would be saved every year per... more

Choose unbleached paper products to use in cooking and baking in your kitchen. Many white paper kitchen materials are bleached using chlorine, which has chemicals that can leach into your food. Instea... more

Cars built more than 10 years ago lack the efficiency and technology of cars built today, but many people still have their motor oil changed at the same frequency whether their car was built in 2000, ... more

When it's time to take down a natural wreath made from leaves, branches or pine, don't just toss the whole thing into the trash. First, take it apart by unraveling the florist wire that keeps everythi... more

Aluminum is a valuable recyclable because it maintains a high raw material value and it can be recycled back into metal products over and over again. When it comes to aluminum cans and foil, you can r... more