Brew "certified" coffee. A USDA Certified Organic label means it was grown using sustainable standards.

 Truly turn off electronics. Plug your devices — the TV and DVD player, or the computer and printer — into a UL-certified power strip; switch the whole group off for the evening to prevent phantom electrical draw.

 Improve your water quality to reduce consumption, cost & salinity. Use CareFree products at home.

 Slow down. Driving 10 mph above 60 is like adding nearly 50 cents to the price of a gallon of gas, since higher speed equals more guzzling.

 Pay bills online, or set up automatic check paying from your bank account. No envelopes, no postage — and no late fees, if you're on an automatic plan.

 Plant a tree. It's still the best way for most of us to improve the environment. But if it's good to plant one tree, it's far better to plant lots of them.

 An eco-friendly lifestyle doesn't need to be difficult or expensive. Try these tips and tricks to create a home that'll make you — and the earth — proud.