Yes, we’ve heard it all before, but these 9 tips (from Natural Health magazine) are a good reminder.

1. Switch to CFL bulbs
2. Get a power strip
3. Use reusable cups and utensils
4. Think before you print (if you must print, utilize both sides of the paper)
5. Recycle or reuse packaging (boxes, bubble wrap, mailing envelopes, etc.)
6. Ask your company to recycle
7. Buy vintage or used office furniture
8. If you buy new, look for green materials
9. Buy air-clearing houseplants

I recently stumbled upon the nifty website GreenYour… You enter a word (or phrase) in the search box, and you get a handy list of corresponding green solutions. Just for fun, I entered “nail polish” and got a list of environmentally-friendly nail products (who knew?)

Try a search for “business” and you’ll get lots of useful green business solutions, including travel, investing and recycling.

The U.S. Postal Service has launched a program which allows customers to recycle small electronics and inkjet cartridges by mailing them free of charge. See the press release for more information and check your local post office to see if they are participating.

On Saturday, March 29th, businesses and individuals across the globe will be shutting off their lights for an hour, as part of Earth Hour. Chicago Earth Hour takes place from 8-9 pm CST, and many businesses and landmarks in downtown Chicago are planning to take part in this initiative against climate change. (Downtown dwellers will see an unusually dark city skyline!)

Will you dim the lights and participate in Earth Hour?