Did you know that a few green practices could make your wallet fatter? Don’t know where to start? Let us help you!

1.Sell your old cellphone- If a neigbor or a friend will not take your old model cellphone, there are always companies that refurbishes these models and sells them again.

2.Take advantage of buyback programs and take your old electronics there. Even if they look a little beat up, you can still get some money out of them as these companies will refurbish them, like the above mentioned cellphones. Try selling your old stuff to companies like NextWorth and TechForward.

3.Recyle and Earn Rebates for doing so!- MyBoneyard can take your old PDAs, laptops, old monitors and CPUs and give you cash in exchange for them. Of course, functional electronics will fetch more value, but even the old models will get you something. There’s even a helpful widget to tell you how much you’ll actually be getting!

4.Get credit for anew car battery- When its time to change your car battery, what happens to the old one? did you know that you can get a credit for your net battery when you leave your old battery to be recycled?

5.Sell your scrap metal for cash- Iron, steel and copper found in discarded materials and appliances in your home can fetch a good price at junkshops. Call up your local municiplaities to find the number of a dump or shop that will take them and give you moneny for them.

Did you know that there really is a thing as green beer? Yup yup yup. Even treehuggers love beer, so it’s only a natural progression that some green beer get developed eventually!

Lately, there’s been a supply in the markets for some organic beer. Organic beer is made from pesticide brweries. Another form of green beer is the variety that is made from solar powered breweries. Yet another way of enjoying greener beer is to steer clear of those brands that have excessive packaging. There’s even vegan beer available for you to enjoy!

So who says you can’t be green on just about anything? Choosing green beer just proves that there is always a way to help out our environment. And that is certainly something worth drinking to! Bottoms up!

Great news on the fight agaisnt the big C! Recent studies conducted at the UNiversity of Kentucky have found that when leukemia cancer cells were exposed to GSE or Grapeseed Extract, the cancer cells will immediately killed.

The process is called aptosis, a chemical process that naturally occurs in healthy people, but is compromised in individuals diagnosed with cancer.GSE works because it makes cancer cells realize that there is something abnormal about them, and that they must die. Then the process of aptosis occurs!

The grapeseed extract successfully killed the cancer cells in the labm but it remains to be seen if it will work in human beings. However, it seems very promising and everyday seems to be a step closer to finding a cure to this deadly disease!

That’s why, we should all stock up on Grapeseed extract. Fruits and vegetables and a general healthy lifestyle can really aid us in avoiding diseases and ailements.

Did you know that what makes coffee cups heat proof is also the thing that makes them unrecyclable?! These coffee cups continue to fill up our landfills!

If you want to help out the earth, and thicken your wallet too, here’s on thing you can start doing this new year: bring your own coffee cup! Keep one in the office and one in the car. Most coffee shops will give you a discount if you bring your own cup- that’s why you can get savings that can add up and thicken up your wallet!

You hit 2 birds with one stone, with this one simple solution. What could be better?!

You are not the only one who can make new year’s resolutions! You can have your home “make” some too to make it run better, more efficient and more earth friendly. Take these suggestions and live better for 2009!

1. This is the year to replace your inefficient heating system! Find an experienced guy who knows all about green and eco friendly heating options! You’ll stay toasty warm this winter at a lesser cost to Mother Earth!

2.Improve the efficiency of your furnace. You can start by making sure the filters are clean.

3.Better insulation- A contractor in your area would know the best insulation to suit the kind of climate that you get. Change yours!

4.Replace old doors. Doors can be the places where heat and coolness escape. Make sure your doors for 2009 can really help insulate the house.

5.Why not go solar? There are solar energy options available to run your water heater or to power your furnace. As we all know, solar energy is renewable and is so good for the planet. So, why not go solar?

Everybody keeps on talking about hybrid cars and how good they are for the environment. You may also be thinking of investing in one. However, while its always good to be informed of the upside, it may be a better idea to be aware of the downside too. After all, nthing is perfect, and we need to be realistic with out expectations on the hybrid car.

1.It’s expensive- Because there’s a whole lot of new technology that comes with creating these cars, they may come out pricier than an average car. However, the cost does offset itself in the fuel savings in the long run.

2.Potentially dangerous- If caught in a potential car crash or accident, a hybrid car battery which is a metal hydride battery can kill a person if they were exposed to it during the accident due to the high voltages.

3.Constant recharging needed- Older models of hybrid cars need to be recharged every 2 weeks. This could pose a problem if you’re going on a long trip and a charger may not be readily available.

4.A bigger carbon footprint- some studies have indicated that the pollution produced in creating a hybrid car is more compared to a normal car. They site the twin engines a the reason.

Do you suffer from dry and tangled hair? Conditioners are not always the cure, you know. Conditioners can sometimes contain harsh chemicals that dry your hair our further, and sometimes they can leave you with opposite but equally annoying problems like oily tresses.

A natural way to fight yucky tresses and revive your crowning glory is to use Olive oil. You only need very little of an organic, good quality oil to run through your hair about once a week. Leave it on for about 15 to 20 minutes, and then you can rinse it off. You will be extremely pleased with the results- shiny, tangle-free hair!

This is a sort of continuation of our green gift guide, but with a little difference. If you don’t have the money to shop, you can put more effort and thoughtfulness into some gifts by preparing them yourself. Why not give the following?

1. Why not make your own gift certificate. You can give out services like a green meal for two, or a green house cleanup.

2.Prepare a fruit basket and include one or 2 recipes that they can make out of the fruits.

3.Give a little plant of lucky bamboo plant.

4.Create a personalized clenaing gift basket filled with eco friendly cleaming materials.

5.Get a bottle of organic wine!

Make your Christmas dinner more earth friendly with Green Holiday recipes! This delicious appetizer recipe of Cheese and Herbs can be the start of a tasty meal!

Here are the ingredients you will need:

• 1½ pound Farmer’s Cheese
• 1 cup Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 6 Whole Peppercorns
• 3 Cloves Crushed Garlic
• 1 cup Coarsely Chopped Fresh Basil
• 1 Large Sprig Each Fresh Rosemary & Thyme

Here are the super easy directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Prepare cheese by placing in glass baking dish. Top cheese with the garlic and basil.
3. Wait till oil becomes very hot in a pan and then, pour over the cheese, garlic and basil . This makes a searing sound, so don´t be surprised.
4. Take fresh sprigs of rosemary and thyme and place on top of cheese.
5. Let the whole mix come to room temperature. You can also try spooning excess oil over top of cheese and herbs every so often with a turkey baster. Refrigerate over night, and let come to room temp before serving.
6. Serve with sliced crusted bread or crackers

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