Save Money: Have Your Cake but Eat It, Too
In our society, where plentiful food is accepted as a way of life, it can be easy to overlook just how much of it goes to waste. But, according to one 2008 study, about 30 percent of food – worth $48.3...
View ArticleCarpooling: Green for your Wallet and the Earth
As you fill up your gas tank with expensive fuel, consider this: Carpooling can save you money while protecting the environment. Americans spend an average of 9 percent of their incomes on gas, and...
View ArticleKeep Them Clean: Wash Reusable Shopping Bags to Stop Bacteria
As more Americans adopt a greener way of shopping by carrying their own reusable bags, more cities and states are considering banning plastic bags or enacting usage fees. That’s good news on the...
View ArticleInclude Green in your Holiday Plans
As the holiday season hits full swing, consider this: Americans throw away 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than at any other time during the year. That’s an additional 5...
View ArticleWhen Buying Appliances, Think Green and Save Big
No one suggests you leave behind the convenience of laborsaving home appliances, but it’s important to know they can drain your pocketbook and contribute greenhouse gases to the environment. In fact,...
View ArticleSaving Money on Energy Costs – Budget Tips
Saving money on energy – like gas, heat, or cooling – can help you quickly add to your savings account. Saving Money on Energy Costs Saving money on common expenses such as energy bills, groceries and...
View ArticleSeeing Clearly: Tips for Buying Windows for Your Home
Seeing Clearly: Tips for Buying Windows for Your Home If you have never purchased windows for your home, the choices and technical jargon you’ll hear when you begin shopping can be overwhelming. But...
View ArticleI Want To Be Recycled
Imagine a water bottle that dreams of becoming a pair of jeans, a steel can that hopes to someday be transformed into a bicycle or a plastic bottle that believes that, one day, it could become a park...
View ArticleThree Ways to Reduce Your Winter Energy Costs
Here are three easy changes that can make a big difference in your winter energy costs this year. 1. Light up the night — Winter evenings are the longest of the year, so you’ll be using more lights...
View ArticleWant a ‘Super’market Experience? Visit Your Local Farmers’ Market
In June, we celebrate National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month – and there’s no better place to find fresh produce than at a farmers’ market. Here are six great reasons to visit your local market:...
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