Recycle

According to the EPA, 75% of American's trash can be recycled - and only 25% actually is. In Philadelphia, you're able to recycle most household materials curbside, without having to sort into separate containers. Here's the breakdown:

Check your local recycling program for what number plastics it recycles. (Plastic products are numbered 1-7.  Philly accepts all of them (updated 12/10).) When out to buy your next shampoo bottle or dish-soap, choose products you can toss in the recycle bin instead of the trash...

Reduce the amount of waste you create.  When purchasing products, try buying the biggest size you’ll be able to use. Typically you save $ on the larger sizes, reduce your runs to the grocery store and bulk sizes use less packaging....

I believe going green doesn't mean spending major dinero or radically changing your lifestyle. You can save hundreds on your home's overhead expenses and feel good with a few simple changes. Here's 7 ways to green your abode: