If you are traveling, program your thermostat to maintain a lower temperature, turn of your computer and home electronics equipment, and don't…

Smart meters are now being rolled out in pilot programs across the country. These advanced meters are the key to creating a true smart grid in the…

Many competitive electric suppliers, curtailment service providers, and utilities offer customers the chance to participate in demand response…

The amount of water you use on your lawn or garden adds up. Find more efficient ways to water your greenery and save some money while you're at it….

Women's personal care can also be green. A single woman may use as many as 16,800 tampons in her lifetime and 2,190 disposable pads in just a year…

Many cosmetic companies have made a conscious effort to improve or diminish the impact of their activities on the environment. Companies like Aveda…

You can use it for for packing material when shipping, stuffing gift boxes or moving. You'll save money and reduce the amount of waste in landfills.

Drop your magazines off at a local doctor's office, gym, thrift store, youth center, school, laundromat, retirement home or public library. It's…

Visit sites such as OptOutPrescreen to remove yourself from the hit lists of insurance and credit-card services, two of the largest sources of…

Paper napkins and towels are often made from virgin forests. If you don't feel like wiping your face or counter with ancient trees, opt instead for…