03/15/12

Can you recycle Post-it Notes in the paper recycling bin? It's a question many people wonder since the notes have adhesive on the back. According to 3M, go ahead and recycle them. In tests at paper recycling facilities, the company found that the glue had zero adverse effect on the recycling process. Now go take a memo and spread the word!

03/14/12

The best place to pick up a gallon of milk or a carton of eggs is from the back of the fridge. When shopping for perishable groceries at the supermarket, choose your eggs and milk from where they've been stored at the coldest temperatures. Since refrigerator doors are being constantly opened and closed, items up front have a greater chance to expire more quickly. Choosing items from the back gives you a longer shelf life when you get your groceries home.

03/13/12

If you have a stack of CDs that you haven't listened to in ages, don't throw them out -- they may be considered collector's items. To find out, visit SecondSpin.com. Enter the names of the CDs, DVDs or video games you want to sell, and see how much the company will give you for them. After you mail in your items, you'll receive a check. The rarer the discs, the better the prices.