Here’s an easy tip to save big on electricity…Switch that cordless phone to an old-fashioned corded version.

How is this eco you ask?

Well, cordless phones are energy vampires, just sitting in a recharging cradle they suck up power. Cordless phones use between 2 and 3 watts in both active & standby modes, according to tests by Lawrence Berkeley National Labs, and about 60% of cordless phone energy use occurs during standby time.

Conventional corded phones use only a trickle of electricity, and that comes through the phone line. Plus, such phones will work even if the power supply to your home is cut off in a storm or another emergency.

So stop wasting electricity today & switch out those cordless phones.

Reuse your used coffee grounds as fertilizer!

Coffee grounds make a great fertilizer for plants that thrive in acidic soil, like rhododendrons or azaleas. Just sprinkle your used coffee grounds around the base of plants. This will also help to repel ants, snails, and slugs, who can exacerbate an aphid problem.

This may seam super obvious to some, but the best way to save money on laundry is by only washing full loads. This will maximize energy efficiency and conserve water. By only washing full loads you’ll be using less water per item.

It’s really easy! Just put off doing laundry as long as possible.

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!

Avoid nasty chapped lips this Valentine’s Day by using an all natural lip balm. It’s eco-friendly & will keep your lips moisturized without using any harmful additives.

Natural Lip Balm is usually made from natural products like beeswax, honey or peppermint. Vitamin E & shea butter are also all-natural moisturizers often used as a main ingredient in many lip balms, just check the label to make sure the other ingredients aren’t harmful.

Show your love for the earth by not littering. Trash tossed carelessly outside often washes into storm drains, which empty into rivers & streams that eventually flow to the oceans. Pollution is a growing problem, do your part by not littering…Mother earth will love you for it!

Don’t kill that spider!

There are an estimated 40,000 species of spiders, and they all eat insects. They’re an important part of the food web and provide a natural pest control to many unwanted insects.

If you see a spider in your home, just scoop it up and place it outside in a safe grassy area.

The work place break room is the perfect place to cut down on disposable item waste. Just ask co-workers to bring their unwanted cups, mugs, plates, cloth napkins, and silverware to work to replace all those costly disposable items in your break room.

Thrift store shopping is a great way to practice your 3 R’s – reduce, reuse, and recycle.

• Reduce – Purchasing a used item rather than a new one reduces the amount of new inputs to the environment. It also keeps all of those items that were in thrift store out of landfills.
• Reuse – Most items at thrift stores are in good condition and can be reused. Children’s clothing and toys are especially good examples of this – most children only wear their clothes for a limited amount of time before they are outgrown. In addition, some stores such as Plato’s Closet specialize in gently-used high-end clothing.
• Recycle – Thrift-store items can be recycled, or should I say up-cycled! Thrift-store goods can be given a second life by being turning into something new. Like home furnishings (pillow covers, curtains, etc.), kid’s dress-up outfits, Halloween costumes, and outdoor work clothes.

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