A lot of your favorite household products are recyclable. Products such as aluminum foil are often overlooked, but can be thrown in the recycling bin along with the cans, newspapers & glass.

According to the Aluminum Association, Americans toss out enough aluminum every 3 months to rebuild our entire commercial air fleet.

So, the next time you use aluminum foil…don’t forget to toss it into the recycling bin!

Want to know just about everything & anything Green? Well, now you can with this incredible list by Mashable.

The list includes 100+ sites that give information on everything green. Things like how to lower your carbon footprint, places to find eco-friendly shopping, communities to meet others & discuss the current topics and even dating sites where you can find other tree-huggers that are looking to mingle.

This list is pretty awesome & a great resource for anyone looking for a little Green knowledge. Check it out:  100+ Sites for Green Living

Save gas by avoiding drive through lines at restaurants & coffee shops. Instead park your vehicle, go inside, and to order your food & drink.

In many cases, this is the fastest way anyway. Think about how many times you have gone inside and came back out only to see people were still waiting in line idling.

For more gas saving tips check out 20 Under $5 Tips to Improve Your Cars Gas Mileage.

The simple task of changing or cleaning your furnace filter can really improve the efficiency of your furnace, as well as improve your indoor air quality.

Traveling this holiday season? Consider these top 5 easy, eco-effective travel tips:

1- Pack Lightly.
The more weight you carry on, the more fuel the train, plane, automobile, or boat will use. So don’t pack unnecessarily stuff. If you are traveling with companions only bring one of something that can be shared, like toothpaste & shaving cream. Also, find out if the hotel or host has a hairdryer or other appliances, to avoid packing them. And remember, shoes & boots add major weight to a bag, so try to keep extras to a minimum.

2- Take The Bus Or Train.

• According to the UCS, a couple who go by bus instead of flying coach will reduce their carbon dioxde emissions by 55 to 75%, depending upon the distance traveled. Even if 2 travelers use a fuel-efficient hybrid car, a bus trip will cut their trip emissions in half.

• UCS researchers report that a train emits 60% less carbon per passenger mile than a car with a single occupant. Compared to a 500-mile trip on a small jet plane, a train emits 30% less carbon.

3- Choose A Direct Flight.
If you are flying this holiday try to find a non-stop flight. Not only will it save you time, it is a greener choice.

4- Go Before You Fly.
Use the airport lavatory, not the one on the plane, since, believe it or not, the fuel used for every mile-high flush could run a car for six miles.

5- Look For Green Hotels.
Look around for eco-friendly lodging that has efficient lighting and water fixtures, alternative fuel vehicles, and that recycles. 

When you start a fire in your hearth, at campground, or in your back yard pit – only burn dry wood. That’s becasue wet wood doesn’t burn as completely as dry wood, meaning it releases more pollutants into the air.

The biggest concern with this is particulate pollution, or solid particles smaller than a red blood cell that can cause and irritate, asthma and allergies, as well as lung problems.

By sticking to dry wood, you’ll help reduce particulate air pollution and breathe easier.

DSI Power Strip is a new kind of power strip that offers great savings on electricity.

How is a DSI Power Strip different?
By using a master socket that controls the other outlets on the power strip.

On a normal power strip, you have to actually turn off the strip to prevent any power from being drained. With the DSI Power Strip you prevent this and actually cut off all power to the secondary sockets when the device plugged into the primary socket is shut down.

What does this all mean?
When a device such as a TV is plugged into the master socket and then turned on, the other sockets with your cable box, DVD player, and sound system will then be powered on. The reverse happens when you power down your TV turning off the power to the other sockets and preventing any power from being drained.

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Check out this video where the DSI Power Strip is being unboxed.

This winter when it comes time to clear the driveway of the latest snow dusting, use a shovel instead of a snowblower. This is not only quieter but it is also more eco-friendly, plus cost less money in fuel. And not to mention it gives you a good work out, so you can skip the gym.

Home Depot begins its 2nd annual Eco Options Christmas Light Trade In event starting November 5th through the 15th. Customers can bring in their old working or non-working holiday lights to be recycled. They will receive a $3 off coupon towards the purchase of energy efficient seasonal light-emitting diodes (LED) string lights. Customers must purchase their new LED lights between November 5th – 15th and are limited to five redemptions.

To fill a container of water from the tap and place it in your fridge is such a simple thing to do that provides many energy & water savings, plus benefits for your health.

• Save Energy - A pitcher full of water will help your refrigerator keep your food cool more efficiently, much like how a cold ice pack works in a cooler.
• Save Water - You won’t have to let the tap run to obtain a cool temperature, because you have cold water in your fridge already to go.
• Health Benefits - By having cool water ready to go, you’ll be more likely to drink more, keeping hydrated while avoiding sugar-loaded sodas and other alternatives.
• Health Benefits - When tap water sits for a while (particularly when uncovered), much of the chlorine that is present from the filtration plant evaporates out. This means you’re enjoying a tastier drink, and cutting down on the toxins that enter your body.