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Keep a Pitcher of Water in Your Fridge

Such a simple action has surprising benefits in terms of energy and water savings, as well as your health.

Say No to Paper or Plastic

Instead, BYOB (Bring Your Own Reusable Shopping Bags)

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

You'll save a lot of water, and still have good showers.

Let the Pros Wash Your Car

It may surprise you, but getting a commercial car wash is greener than doing it yourself in your driveway.

Use This Tip to Buy Less Gas

Save Money and Fight Back Against Big Oil.

Put a Timer on Your Hot Water Heater

It's an Easy Way to Save Energy.

Go to Bed Earlier

Save Energy an Easy Way.

Apply Liquid Organic Fertilizers

Save Time, Money and Our Water Supply.

Use Draft Printing Mode

Save on Expensive Ink.

Make Your Own Organic Bath Products

It's a Fun Activity for the Whole Family.

Turn Off the Shower...

When Shaving, Applying Shampoo or Brushing Your Teeth.

Turn the Sunday Comics into Gift Wrap

Save Paper and Money.

Reuse Clothes Hangers

And Reduce Waste.

Check out Green Consumer Reviews on Buzzillions.com

Get Past the Hype on Green Marketing.

Find Gently Used Baby Supplies

Check out Freepeats.org.

Fix That Water Leak

We've all ignored those small slow drips from a bathroom faucet or kitchen sink at one time or other.

Buzzworthy Plants That Attract Bees

There is a wide array of common plants that support bees, from annual flowers to popular perennials, garden vegetables, shrubs and even trees.

Cook Your Food with Residual Heat

Saving Energy in the Kitchen is Easy.

Do a Two-Gallon Car Wash

It's Not Hard to Save Water.

Reupholster Your Way to Style

Instead of tossing out old and worn furniture, reupholster it to bring new life, and cut down on waste and further resource use.

Only Brew Half a Pot of Coffee

Save Water, Energy and Grounds.

Filter Your Own Tap Water

Skip Bottled Water and Still Enjoy Good-Tasting H2O.

Encourage Schools to Fundraise with CFLs

Promote Sustainability Instead of Candy, Wrapping Paper and So On.

Insulate Your Water Heater

Hot water accounts for 13% of a typical utility bill, so improving efficiency goes a long way.

Plant a Shade Tree

Spring is a good time to plant many trees, which boost property value and have numerous benefits.

Keep a Pitcher of Water in Your Fridge

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

Fix That Water Leak

Buzzworthy Plants That Attract Bees

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