9 Million Tons of Asphalt Roofing are sent to the landfills each year. The cost of disposing of that material exceeds $400 million.

Laundering sheets and towels consumes large amounts of energy, water, and detergent. When traveling, ask your room attendant to change your linens and towels every other day (or less often if you prefer).

Instead of chemical drain cleaners, which can damage your skin and eyes, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by 1/2 cup of vinegar. Wait 15-20 minutes. Then, pour in 1/2 gallon of boiling water. For clogged drains, use a plunger or snake.

Additional calcium can be added to your soil by spreading dried, crushed eggshells.

Coffee grounds can give plants a nitrogen boost. Your local coffee shop may be willing to give you its old grounds-it never hurts to ask!

Avoid using chemical pesticides and fertilizers in your lawn or garden, which can be washed out by rain (known as runoff) and end up in nearby lakes and streams. If you do use chemicals, use the minimum amount needed.