5 Things to do today to celebrate Earth Day 2014

1. Recycle your old clothing and books by donating them to a ” target=”_blank”>Salvation Army store. Not only do you get a tax deduction for the donation, but you keep bulky items out of landfills AND you help others by providing affordable, gently used goods.

2. Reduce packaged food waste by buying things like flour, sugar, grains and dried beans in bulk. Try to use reusable containers to transport the goods from the store to your home. Want to know an added bonus? Buying in bulk is almost always cheaper per pound.

” target=”_blank”>freecycle, a website that creates community-based bulletins about stuff people want to get rid of (like that couch that the trash company refuses to pick-up) and where you can find something you need (like that couch you don't want to spend $300 on). And it's all free! You just have to work out transporting the goods with the other freecycler.

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