Switching to energy-saving light bulbs, for example, could shave hundreds of dollars off your energy bill each year, while breaking the bottled water habit can add up to thousands in annual savings. Are you rady to go green and save green? Follow these tips to get started.

Quick Tip: Eco-Friendly, Economical Laundry

In addition to washing and drying only when you have a full load, keeping the lint screen in your dryer clean, and investing in energy-efficient appliances, consider switching from liquid detergent to powder. Not only does the powder version cost less;  you'll conserve water since liquid detergents are roughly 75 percent H20. Also keep in mind that about 90 percent of the energy used for washing is spent heating the water, so switching from hot to warm can cut your energy use in half. Finally, if you iron your clothes, think about line- or air-drying instead; a standard iron consumes as much energy per hour as four 250-watt light bulbs.