July 30th's Tip

Recycling CFLs: We all know that CFLs contain mercury and can be dangerous if broken, so caution is required when handling these types of bulbs. But do you think about what to do with your CFLs once they b…

July 23rd's Tip

Refrigerator Temperature: Do you know the temperature you keep your refrigerator/freezer? Are you wasting energy by having them set colder than necessary? For a few dollars, you can pick up a refrig…

July 9th's Tip

Recycling Electronics: Whether you're getting rid of an electronic device because it is broken, no longer works as it is supposed to, or simply because you've upgraded, there is no real reason to throw…

July 2nd's Tip

July 4th: Can you believe it's almost the 4th of July already? For our readers in the United States, here are some tips for making your Independence Day a little bit more green. Ditch the disposables, and…

June 18th's Tip

Greening Your Hotel Stay: Sorry everyone, I forgot I had promised to publish this one last week! If taking a vacation where you need to stay in a hotel, greening your hotel stay is a good way to stick with y…

June 11th's Tip

Dealing with Insects: If you spend time outside, there's a pretty good chance you'll get bit by some mosquitoes, and a smaller but still real chance you may pick up a tick. Minimizing exposure to these i…