Eco Tips: April 2009 Archives

When you buy coffee, milk, and sugar in bulk, you can save up to 40% on the products due to decreased packaging - and also help conserve our resources. Plus, you'll spend less on gas for trips to the store!

Instead of buying individually wrapped products, invest in some portable Tupperware. It keeps things portable without the extra packaging.

Today, gather up your used magazines and books and donate them to a local hospital, women's shelter, or nursing home. They'll appreciate the gesture!

If you're printing long documents, make sure to use single-spaced settings and a smaller font. Also, print on both sides of the paper if you can - and learn how to use your printer properly, so you prevent having to re-print as a result of a paper jam.

If you've got an MP3 player, get your music digitally instead of buying CDs. This can save you money - since you don't have to pay for the songs you don't like - and it discourages wasteful CD packaging.

If you're a person who often buys magazines, see if there is an online option instead. E-zines and blogs help you stay in the know without wasting paper (and money). A simple Google search can help you find blogs about...

If you usually use a calendar or weekly planner, switch to a dry-erase version so you aren't throwing away paper periodically....