Does your office have furniture, electronic equipment, extra reams of paper or anything else that you'd like to see go to a good cause instead of the landfill? Use the website recycles.org to list the items you have to give. Nonprofit organizations use the site to search for things they need. It matches companies and individuals with items to donate with charities that need them. You can even keep your identity confidential if you wish to give your unwanted goods anonymously.

Microscopic fibers shed from synthetic fibers in the washing machine wash down the drain and into aquatic ecosystems. The fibers end up in oceans, are ingested by fish and can eventually make their way back into our food supply. To "green" your clothing choices and laundry, look for clothing with natural materials like organic cotton, linen, hemp and sisal. If you can, avoid synthetics like polyester, rayon, spandex and nylon. But for your clothing like fleece pullovers, consider washing them by hand, which is less likely to shed fibers.

Most dogs love peanut butter, but the next time you give your pooch a peanut buttery treat, be sure it doesn't have xylitol in it. This sugar substitute can be harmful to them, since it can cause a steep spike in their blood sugar if they ingest it. It's important to read the labels carefully. Many peanut butters that aren't even marked low-sugar can have xylitol. The best thing to do is make your own natural peanut butter or choose butters that are made from 100 percent peanuts.