7/5/11

If you've got extra coupons for organic, natural or healthy food that are about to expire, place them next to those items at the store when you're shopping for groceries. Many people would purchase more organic food if the price was right, and finding a coupon at the store might persuade them to give it a try.

7/4/11

Shift small habits to make a big impact: When using an ATM, check your balance on-screen and not on a printed receipt; order a beverage with no straw; for easy-to-carry take-out food, like sandwiches, request no bag or napkins; and click "no receipt" when buying tickets for public transportation, if you're going to throw it away anyway.

7/3/11

The easiest way to save energy when using your washing machine is to always use cold water for your clothes; according to energystar.gov, most of your washer's energy is used on heating the hot water. Besides, many of today's detergents are designed to work more effectively with cold water. Also, always err on using (BEGIN ITALS)less(END ITALS) detergent instead of (BEGIN ITALS)more(END ITALS). Using too much detergent can actually clog your machine and make your washing machine work harder to remove the excess suds.