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It's easy to make a positive difference in your everyday life. Here are tips to help:

• Light only the room you're cleaning — the average home's electricity use can drive the same greenhouse gas emissions as two cars.
• Don't leave water running while you do things like wiping down countertops — it wastes gallons of this precious resource.
• When it is cold outside, work up warmth by cleaning vigorously; then turn down your thermostat. For each degree lower, you could save up to 5% on heating costs — and help conserve energy.
• As you clean your way through your home, look for appliances not currently in use and unplug them — even when not on, they may be drawing energy.

• Rinse cans and bottles before recycling. It makes them easier to process, which keeps costs lower.
• Check your town's municipal website to find out what can be recycled, and where.
• Set up a designated place in your home or garage for recycling — you'll be more likely to recycle if a container is there as a handy reminder.
• Think about ways to reuse items before you recycle them. For example, after a Glade^® Glass Scents^® has been used, the glass holder makes a great picture frame.
• Consider donating before you toss — many "old" items such as toys, clothes, books and appliances may still be a welcome addition to another's home.