Let There Be Light

Compact fluorescent lightbulbs cost more than the conventional kind, but they last for years and they use only a quarter of the energy. And because fluorescent bulbs give off next to no heat, they can keep your air-conditioning cost down too. Save money and save the environment by switching to those funny-looking, swirly lightbulbs.

Don’t Throw Away Those Old Cell Phones

Many people change their cell phones every year or two, which is creating mountains of electronic junk. Instead of throwing out your old cell phone or PDA, donate it to groups that recycle it or give it to someone who doesn't have one. You can give cell phones and ink cartridges to Cure Recycling  -- profits from reuse of items support the CURE Childhood Cancer organization. Another place to donate cell phones is Collective Good.

Unplug That Cell Phone Charger Now!

According to treehugger.com, 95 percent of the power cell phone chargers draw is wasted; only 5 percent is used to charge the phone. That's because most people leave their chargers plugged in after they've disconnected their cell phones. Not only is that a waste of money (you're paying for that electricity, after all) but it's a waste of the fossil fuels that create the electricity. So save some money and save the atmosphere while you're stretching-bend down and unplug that cell phone charger. Read More

Take Care of the Earth

According to Maimonides, we may not waste anything. The following websites encourage reusing items. Remember, your junk is just what someone else is looking for. The Freecycle Network provides an online community tool for giving and receiving free stuff. Throwplace.com lets you list items online that you would like to give to nonprofit organizations, businesses, or individuals.

Privacy policy | Contact us | Home