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Going green is easier than you think. Use these simple tips to go green, one day at a time.
Turn Out the Lights Tonight, for this Victoria's Secret Model's Sake!
What time is Earth Hour? Why participate? How should you spend the hour in the dark? Earth Hour global ambassador Miranda Kerr, the Victoria's Secret lingerie model, has the answers.
Plant Heirloom Vegetables In Your Garden
Gorgeous, delicious heirloom plants preserve biodiversity and help counter industrial agriculture. So plant some heirloom vegetables, and get your organic gardening on.
Don't "Take Away" – Take the Time for a Sit-Down Lunch!
Don't forget to recycle your wrapping paper and ribbons after Christmas holidays. Save paper and resources.
Choose Organic and Fair Trade Coffee
Choose fair trade, organic and shade-grown coffee. Your choice of coffee can have a global impact.
Check, Twist and Replace to Save 10,000 Gallons of Water
How to find and fix water leaks to save water.
Wash Clothes in Cold Water
The higher the temperature of the water, the more electricity you're running and the higher the cost in terms of both energy use and money. So wash your clothes in cold water.
Get an Energy Audit
Get a home energy audit to learn how to stop wasting energy and start saving money. A professional energy audit may be necessary to qualify for energy efficiency incentives.
Look for the Green Good Housekeeping Seal on Household Cleaning Products
Green Good Housekeeping Seal has been given to several household cleaning products, including a line of vacuum cleaners and a spot stain remover.
Buy from Bulk Bins
Packaging materials make up more than 30 percent of all consumer waste, according to the EPA. So buy your food from bulk bins, and save waste.
Look for the Green Good Housekeeping Seal on Paper Products
Green Good Housekeeping Seal has been given to several paper products.
Eat Seasonally – Even in Winter!
Eating seasonally is rewarding, for your taste buds and your immune system, even in winter.
Consider a Home Water Filter
Filtering tap water with the right home water filter can remove colorless odorless contaminants, like disinfection byproducts and lead, is one way to ensure safe clean drinking water at home.
Insulate Your Water Heater
Hot water accounts for 13% of a typical utility bill, so improving efficiency goes a long way. By insulating your water heater, you'll see a good boost in energy conservation and savings.
Recycle Your Gift Wrap
Don't forget to recycle your wrapping paper and ribbons after Christmas holidays. Save paper and resources.
Buy Only the Best Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
Good Housekeeping has tested and rated the best energy efficient light bulbs.
Check This App Before Ordering Sushi
The Sierra Club has released a free app, Safe Sushi, that tells you how much mercury contamination is in popular fish.
Give to Charity While You Shop Online
iGive and GoodShop are two options for online shopping for charity.
Shop Online, But Avoid Overnight Shipping
Avoid rush delivery and overnight shipping. Ground transportation means less fuel use and pollution, meaning less impact in terms of carbon emissions and global warming.
Eat Real Food Today (and Every Day)
The focus of the first annual Food Day 2011 is on eating real foods.
Check the Temperature in Your Fridge and Freezer
Save energy, and money, by making sure your refrigerator and freezer are not set too cold. The EPA recommends keeping refrigerators at 37 degrees F and freezers at 3 degrees F. Use a weather thermometer to check the temperatures.
Take Part in National Public Lands Day
National Public Lands Day 2011 is Saturday, Sept. 24 and volunteer events are planned across the country.
Use Motion Detectors to Save Energy
Save energy, enhance security, avoid disrupting wildlife and stop "light pollution" by using motion detectors for outdoor lighting.
Replace Your Fridge with a New Energy Star Model
New Energy Star standards are taking effect soon for energy efficient refrigerators.
Pick Your Own
Pick your own apples and pumpkins and other farm-fresh produce to keep farmers in business, protect open space, lower local taxes - and enjoy the fall.
Take a Hike!
National Wilderness Month reminds us that we benefit greatly from experiences in nature.
Especially After Flooding, Test Your Water
Testing private wells is the only way to know if drinking water is safe for millions of rural residents who aren't served by municipal water systems.
Don't Eat Vegetables from Flooded Gardens
Wondering what to do with a flooded garden? It depends on the type of flooding that occurred. Here are some tips.
Stock an Emergency Supply Kit
Use this checklist to make sure you have what you need in an emergency disaster kit, goof or hurricanes, blizzards, floods, terrorist attacks or any other threat to your home.
Plant a Last-Minute Fall Garden
Wondering what vegetables to plant for a fall harvest? These greens, herbs and root vegetables are hardy late-season cold weather plants for a fall vegetable garden.
Take Advantage of These 11 Energy Tax Credits Before They Expire
Home energy efficiency tax credits expire in 2011. Take advantage of them now.
Replace Your Furnace, Save $500
Save up to $500 by upgrading an old inefficient furnace to an Energy Star model. Take advantage of 2011 tax credits for energy efficient furnaces, or wait for new Energy Star standards in 2012.
Don't Wash Dishes By Hand. Don't Even Rinse Them.
Wash dishes in the dishwasher instead of by hand and you'll use less water in the kitchen.
Look for Canada's Organic Seal, Too
The Biologique Canada Organic Label is equivalent to the USDA Organic label for organic food.
3 Reasons to Shop Your Local Farmers' Market
There are more than 6,000 farmers' markets in the United States, many filled with heirloom varieties of fruits, vegetables, meats and more that make your taste buds soar. Eat fresh, local foods.
Microwave in Glass, Never in Plastic
Bisphenol-a and phthalates can leach from certain plastics at high temperatures, so microwave in glass to avoid contaminating your food with these suspect chemicals.
Do One Thing, Save 10 Gallons of Water a Day
The old folk wisdom that says place a brick in your toilet's water tank is partially correct, but needs a modern update. Use a water bottle instead.
Try a Natural Bug Spray
Instead of DEET-based insect repellents, try a natural herbal bug spray, made with essential oils and other herbal ingredients.
Turn Off Your Computer When Not in Use
Save energy and boost your energy efficiency by turning off your computer at night, or when you won't use it for more than two hours.
Use a Clothesline, Save Up to $85
Clothesline drying saves money and energy, as much as $85 per year. So try hanging some clothes on the clothesline.
Buy an Energy Star Dishwasher (in 2012)
New Energy Star dishwashers, available in 2012, will use significantly less energy and water than the average model, and even less than today's Energy Star dishwashers.
Before You Exercise, Check the Air Pollution Forecast
Before exercising outdoors on hot sunny summer days, check the air pollution forecast and report to see if ozone levels are unhealthy for strenuous outdoor activity.
Learn to Love Lentils
Lentils are among the most eco-friendly foods. Lentil recipes, including soup, curries, veggie burgers and more.
Switch to a Refillable Mug
Cut down on waste by using reusable ceramic, glass or stainless steel coffee mugs and tea cups.
Don't Just Buy Energy Star Products. Look for the "Most Efficient"
Energy Star now identifies the "most efficient" televisions, clothes dryers and air conditioners. Soon, it will do the same for refrigerators.
Clean Windows with Vinegar
Clean glass surfaces, from windows to mirrors, with white vinegar, newspaper and elbow grease, instead of using windex or other potentially harsh chemicals. You'll save money with natural green cleaning.
Reduce Your Water Bill with a Rain Barrel
Rain barrels decrease stormwater runoff from rain storms, and offer a low-cost lawn and garden irrigation option that can save homeowners money.
Save Energy and Stay Cool with Fans
Fans are much cheaper, easier to install and use less energy than central air-conditioning. Here are some tips to make the most of the tried-and-true technology.
Replace Old Clunkers with the "Cash for Appliances" Program
Several states still have open enrollments for "cash for appliances" programs funded by the federal Energy Star program.
Look for the WaterSense Label and Save
The EPA's WaterSense label for fixtures, toilets, shower heads and other fixtures. Save water and money.
Save on Home Energy Efficiency Retrofits
Programs exist in every state to finance home improvement projects that save energy. Retrofit your home to be more energy efficient and take advantage of incentives.
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